Digital Resources
Access our digital resources from anywhere with your Library card.
Most links on this page lead to English pages, unless otherwise noted. If you want to auto-translate any page to your language, use the language menu of each page.
La mayoría de los enlaces en esta página conducen a páginas en inglés, a menos que se indique lo contrario. Si desea traducir automáticamente cualquier página a su idioma use el menú de lenguaje (Language) en la parte superior de cada página.
Staying Home?
There’s no need to leave the house to visit the Library! We have digital media and online resources available to access for free from anywhere with your Library card.
Want e-books but don’t have a Seattle Public Library card? No problem: You can now sign up instantly to receive access to e-books and e-audiobooks through OverDrive. You must be 13 or older and have access to a mobile phone.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Instant Digital Library Card
Want e-books but don’t have a Seattle Public Library card? No problem: You can now sign up instantly to receive access to e-books and e-audiobooks through OverDrive. You must be 13 or older and have access to a mobile phone.
Adults 50+
Join us for online conversations and activities for adults 50+. We are partnering with SilverKite to offer online art and creativity workshops for adults 50+. Join us for arts and crafts, dance and Civic Coffee Hour for older adults.
Digital Magazines & Newspapers
Read the latest articles from magazines and newspapers from around the world, will access to full articles and no pay walls.
E-books and E-Audiobooks
Download great books to listen to or read on your device.
Virtual English Circle
Practice your English in our free, online conversation groups for English-learners of all levels.
Virtual Financial Literacy Month
We are partnering with BetterInvesting Puget Sound to offer online workshops on financial literacy. Learn the basics of investing, how to plan for retirement and more.
Virtual Library to Business
Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment to get help with your business. Business librarians can help you navigate SBA loans and more.
Lynda.com by LinkedIn
Learn a new skill at your own pace, with thousands of courses covering animation, audio, video, business skills, marketing, design, photography, programming and much more.
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Mango Languages
Want to improve your conversation skills in another language? This interactive tool offers more than 70 languages, including English, for children and adults.
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Microsoft Certification Exam Prep
Now through June 18th our exam partner Certiport is pleased to provide free learning trials to some of their most popular MOS and MTA web-based learning resources:
- Gmetrix – practice MOS and MTA exams
- LearnKey – video MOS and MTA e-courses with pre/post assessments, project based learning, and student workbooks with practice files
If you are interested in preparing for a MOS and/or MTA exam from home, please email MicrosoftCertifications@spl.org to request a temporary access code for Gmetrix and/or LearnKey.
Movies & TV
Stream classic films, new favorites, documentaries and kids’ movies, or binge watch a TV series. We offer several streaming platforms that are free to use with your Library card.
Music
Discover a new local band from PlayBack, or stream music by thousands of artists on one of our music services. Tracks are available to download and keep with your Library card.
Podcasts
Even if you are not able to go to a Library event right now, we have years of event recordings in our podcast archives for you to enjoy from home.
Your Next 5 Books
Our librarians are available for reading recommendations. Just let us know what you like to read, and we’ll send you a personalized reading list. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and join us Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. PDT for Your Next Book: Live! Librarians are standing by to help you find your next great read.
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Your Next Skill
Get a personalized learning plan for any new skill or hobby, with plenty of options for online learning.
Digital Resources for Kids & Families
Kids staying home from school? We have online resources to keep kids learning and entertained. Access is free from anywhere with your Library card.
Find out more about our Online Resources & Databases for Students
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Bookflix
Animated stories and interactive games keep young readers engaged and help build vocabulary.
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Hoopla Digital Comics
Read digital comics and graphic novels on your computer, phone or tablet.
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Kanopy Kids
Kanopy offers children’s programming with Kanopy Kids. Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages.
Library Link
Many Seattle Public Schools students can access our online resources without signing up for a Library card.
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Virtual Story Time/ Play & Learn
Our children's librarians are keeping kids entertained and learning online! Join us for a Virtual Story Time or Play & Learn meetup for kids up to about five years old.
Student Research
Access online resources to research your school projects from anywhere with your Library card.
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TumbleBook Library
TumbleBooks is generously offering instant access to digital romance novels, audiobooks, e-books for teens and math stories during the COVID-19 crisis. You can also access animated, talking picture books for kids with your Library card.
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Virtual World Language Story Time
Join us with your kids to enjoy stories, songs and have fun in Spanish. Mandarin coming soon.
Únase a nosotros con sus hijos para disfrutar de la hora de cuentos virtual en español.
Recursos en línea (opciones en español)
- Libros electrónicos y audiolibros
- Periódicos actuales e históricos
- Aprendizaje en línea
- Revistas y periódicos digitales
- Música, películas y programas de televisión para descargar o transmitir
- Herramientas de investigación para la escuela o el trabajo