eResources
A to Z databases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
A to Z Databases was made possible by the support of The Commons Foundation.
Archives Unbound addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents. There is no better way to study the past than through consultation of primary source documents. Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historic documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level.
Note: Archives Unbound currently uses an Adobe Flash viewer. If you do not have Adobe Flash Player or are using an Apple device, click here for instructions on how to view Archives Unbound content.
Check out our Help Guide to Archives Unbound to learn more!
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNowBrainfuse JobNow & VetNow navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for the benefits they are eligible for from local, state, or federal programs. From housing and health care to education, mental health, and more, Brainfuse VetNow navigators are ready to help. Brainfuse offers live online tutors to help you transition from a military career to a civilian career.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Let the California State Library and Pacific Library Partnership know what you think about the CAreer Pathways online learning resources offered through your public library! Complete this short, 3-minute survey (available in English and Spanish) to share your experience. Thank you for your time and feedback.
CAreer Pathways resources include: Coursera, GetSetUp, Job & Career Accelerator, LearningExpress Library Complete, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, Skillshare and VetNow. Not all libraries offer all resources.
¡Deje que la Biblioteca Estatal de California y la Asociación de Bibliotecas del Pacífico, tengan conocimiento sobre lo que piensa acerca de los recursos de aprendizaje en línea de CAreer Pathways que se ofrecen a través de su biblioteca pública! Complete la breve encuesta de 3 minutos (disponible en inglés y en español) para compartir su experiencia. Gracias por su tiempo y comentarios.
Los recursos de CAreer Pathways incluyen: Coursera, GetSetUp, Job & Career Accelerator, LearningExpress Library Complete, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, Skillshare y VetNow. No todas las bibliotecas ofrecen todos los recursos.
Consumer Reports provides unbiased ratings and reviews for over 9,000 products and services. Access individual digital issues, from 1985 to present.
Consumer Reports database was made possible by the support of The Larkspur Library Foundation.
Coursera offers online courses to improve job skills, learn in new fields, or earn university-issued certificates.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Users can search through more than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.
Download the Udemy for Business App to access your smart device.
Gale Presents Udemy was made possible by the support of The Commons Foundation.
Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math for all ages.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
NewspaperARCHIVE is the world's best resource for historical and genealogical information. Our unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. Explore your family tree and discover your history at NewspaperARCHIVE.com, the world's largest online newspaper archive.
Mango LanguagesLearn over 20 languages through online interactive lessons, with a focus on conversational language skills. This is a great resource for travelers. Also includes English as Second Language (ESL) lessons.
Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed online instruction program that educates users on essential computer skills.
The three main areas of study include:
- Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
- Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
- Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Thousands of online classes taught by industry leaders and working professionals. Topics include illustration, design, photography, and more.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Ordinarily Ancestry.com Library Edition is for use in the library only. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world! Come into the library to discover the history of you! Search thousands of databases and billions of indexed names to discover your heritage.
Bay Area Discovery Museum Passes
Larkspur Library has two additional passes for the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. These passes are limited to Larkspur residents only. Each pass admits four people and can be checked out for one week. You must pick up the passes and return them to Larkspur Library. Call the library at 415-927-5005 to reserve a pass.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Get free live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts with Brainfuse HelpNow! Use the SkillSurfer feature to view lessons for Elementary, Middle, and High School, and take practice tests on the SAT, ACT, GED, US Citizenship and more.
Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
MARINet library card holders have access to over 30 Bay Area Museums through the Discover and Go Museum Pass Program. Discover & Go provides MARINet library card holders with free or discounted passes to local museums and other cultural institutions.
Make reservations online and print passes at home or at the library. Each Discover & Go pass is valid for the reserved date only. Each venue has restrictions on how many times a patron may use a pass each year.
Get Set Up provides access to hundreds of online classes to keep you mentally, physically, and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night and free for our community.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
More than 30,000 movies available to stream on demand, including: international, independent, classics, documentaries, educational, and Kanopy Kids. Larkspur Library card holders get 7 play credits per month. Go directly to Kanopy Support - Mobile & TV Apps to learn how to connect Kanopy to your TV.
Access World NewsExplore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The San Francisco Chronicle. Available remotely 24/7 on any device with your library card.
San Francisco Chronicle Collection
Explore San Francisco history through local news, events and people with the San Francisco Chronicle Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device with your library card.
Marin Independent Journal Collection
Explore Marin history through local news, events and people with the Marin Independent Journal Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device with your library card.
San Francisco Community Coverage
Explore news and events from across the Bay area. Search current and archived issues of over 100 titles. Available remotely 24/7 on any device with your library card.
Teaching Books is a multimedia database for students, teachers, and families to explore children's books and young adult literature and their authors.
Washington PostUnlimited free access to washingtonpost.com, the digital version of The Washington Post. (Note: You will need to create a www.washingtonpost.com account to get a 7-day free pass. After 7 days, you can click the link and redeem another 7-day pass.)