WASHOE COUNTY IS RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Most Washoe County Library locations are open for browsing and computer use. See our locations and reopening pages for details.

 

Washoe County Library logo

Digital Library

Washoe County Library maintains a robust digital collection, giving you access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, research, language learning, software tutorials, reading suggestions, and more. View all digital resources.

You will need your Washoe County Library card to access these services.

OverDrive

OverDrive is our most popular collection of downloadable titles, with over 10,000 ebooks and audiobooks. The collection includes bestselling books from the hottest authors, classics, and a wide variety of nonfiction for adults, teens, and kids.

Read or listen on any device in your browser, or download to your computer or device using the OverDrive App or Libby. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the lending period.

Go to OverDrive Get Help with OverDrive

 

TumbleBooks

Created just for kids, the TumbleBook Library features a collection of animated, talking picture books to teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. Early readers will also find chapter books, literacy-based games to reinforce reading experiences, and educational videos from National Geographic.

The full interactive features are available to users of computers and flash-enabled tablets. Even without flash, mobile users can enjoy read-along ebooks and video content.

Go to TumbleBooks

Free Downloads Beyond the Library

We recommend these portals for discovering free ebooks and audiobooks beyond the library. Most of the available books are in the public domain and will be available for you to download and keep with no expiration.

  • Loyal Books A convenient catalog of free ebooks and audiobooks from Project Gutenberg and Librivox from one easy-to-use platform. Find a title you're interested in and enjoy one-click access to all available ebook and audio formats.
  • Open Culture The best free cultural and educational media on the web, featuring thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, e-textbooks, movies, business courses, and more.
  • Open Library The Open Library Project's goal is one web page for every book ever published. Read ebooks in the public domain or browse a growing ebook lending library of over 200,000 titles.

New York Times

All Washoe County Libraries offer free online access to the New York Times on our internet computers. Using a library access code, you can read on your home computer, or download the app to access on your mobile device.

Go to New York Times

 

Libby

Our collection of popular magazines features something for every reader. Titles are always available, and downloaded titles never expire. Access the collection through the browser on your computer or mobile device, or download the Libby app to your mobile device, allowing you to save magazines for offline viewing and get alerts when new issues are available.

Browse magazines Get Help with Libby

 

EBSCO Articles & Research

Enjoy access to full-text articles from thousands of publications, with citations available for thousands more. EBSCO is the largest provider of magazines to Washoe County Library System. Search for articles about specific topics, or browse current and past issues of a magazine.

EBSCO databases include these popular titles and many more:

Go to EBSCO Get Help with EBSCO

LinkedIn Learning

Formerly lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning is the nation's leading online learning platform for software, technology, business, and creative skills. Use your Washoe County Library card to enjoy a complimentary subscription to the full LinkedIn Learning training library.

To access your library subscription, you must use the links on the library website. Your subscription can be accessed using any current browser on your computer or mobile device, or via the app.

Go to LinkedIn Learning

 

Brainfuse HelpNow

provides students with live, on-demand homework help and state-aligned skills building lessons from expert tutors. Communicate with tutors in real time using a virtual, whiteboard classroom by writing, drawing, and marking-up lessons/web content. Students can also access a full-service writing lab and an integrated test prep center. Personalized account tools include the session replay, message center, and the integrated test prep area for a seamless academic assistance. To use Brainfuse be sure you have the latest version of Java installed and enabled in your Web browser. If you are unable to connect to a live tutor please call Brainfuse technical support at 1-866-272-4638. 

Go to HelpNow

 

Brainfuse JobNow

A revolutionary service for job seekers that features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation and career coaching. The Adult Learning Center offers test preparation, an expert writing lab, and online tutors.

Go to JobNow

 

Driving Tests

Take free practice tests for your Nevada Learner Permit and Driver License exams. Includes handbooks and practice tests for the standard license, as well as commercial and motorcycle options.

Go to Driving Tests

 

LearningExpress Library

Now including computer skills! - Features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance prep, GED test prep, and more. The new addition to our Learning Express 3.0 lineup features resources to help you learn computers, whether you're just getting started or learning new software.  

Go to LearningExpress

 

NoveList Plus

Looking for your next book? Want to find a new author? Can’t remember all the titles in a series? NoveList Plus is a great resource for readers. Search or browse to find books that match your reading style.

Go to Novelist Plus

 

ReferenceUSA

A powerful online reference and research tool providing  instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million US businesses and 235 million US residents. Find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research, and much more.

Go to ReferenceUSA

 

Print

Libby/OverDrive

Our main digital collection, with thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines

The New York Times

Complimentary digital access to The New York Times

Reading Challenges

Participate in all our reading challenges with the Beanstack app

TechBoomers

Learn popular technology, apps, and websites with a senior focus

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines

NoveList Plus

Reading recommendations, series information, and more tools for readers

LinkedIn Learning

Creative, business, and technology courses for in-depth learning

Computer Skills Center

Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history

WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

TumbleBook Library

A collection of talking, animated picture books and ebooks for kids

Virtual Story Time

Washoe County Library story times, right in your home, every day

Libby/OverDrive

Our main digital collection, with thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history

WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed

Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help, writing lab, test prep, and other student resources

Explora

Research resources and tools for students and teachers

Virtual Story Time

Washoe County Library story times, right in your home, every day

STEAM

Science, technology, engineering, and art resources

Reopening Plan

See our plan for a safe, responsible reopening of our physical locations

Language Learning

Learn a new language with these resources provided by the library or available free-of-charge on the internet

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed

Family Engagement and Literacy

Cultural and educational resources for kids of all ages

Get a Card

Sign up for an instant digital card to get access to all our online resources.

Community Resources

Resources and support during the coronavirus outbreak

Back to Work Nevada

Links to resume help, unemployment insurance, and business loan providers

Apps and Tools

Many of our most popular resources have apps for easy use on mobile devices.

TumbleBiblioteca

Disfrute de más de 50 libros, libros de dibujos, y libros con audio para niños de todas las edades.

Referencia Latina

Texto completo cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia.

OverDrive

Colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros descargables en inglés o español y revistas.

The New York Times

Acceso gratuito en línea al New York Times, tanto de forma remota como en la biblioteca.

HelpNow

Tutoría en vivo en español o inglés está disponible con Brainfuse HelpNow
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/
www.washoecountylibrary.us
crawl=CC-MAIN-2021-25
59213
application/http; msgtype=response
sha1:XJY43BNGQRGFCS6JOO6JX76GCZITJY2I
<urn:uuid:57059e2a-1a66-4874-b048-f73d31304632>
2021-06-12T22:41:41Z
148.186.8.10
application/xhtml+xml
sha1:7ON3M2OYSPOUURGSFFNHO3HPLCTGQ4AG
<urn:uuid:0e93bb1c-4094-4821-b972-ac1e4533a639>
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/
response
<urn:uuid:1fb27d25-e21a-4406-a29c-dd21c50715dd>
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2021-25
publisher: Common Crawl
description: Wide crawl of the web for June 2021
operator: Common Crawl Admin (info@commoncrawl.org)
hostname: ip-10-67-67-229.ec2.internal
software: Apache Nutch 1.18 (modified, https://github.com/commoncrawl/nutch/)
robots: checked via crawler-commons 1.2-SNAPSHOT (https://github.com/crawler-commons/crawler-commons)
format: WARC File Format 1.1
conformsTo: https://iipc.github.io/warc-specifications/specifications/warc-format/warc-1.1/