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211 LA County is an online resource of resources for Los Angeles County residents.
The American Library Association’s Disaster Relief Fund provides funds to libraries in the U.S. and around the world that have been damaged or destroyed due to natural or human-caused disasters.
Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA)
A group of concerned volunteers has formed the Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRS), an Internet-based radio station that broadcasts to those who have limited or no vision. Their current programs include sections from daily newspapers and magazines, store ads, voter information, vision research news, theater reviews, consumer product information, and much more, all geared to the needs of the print-impaired community.
Regularly updated collection of college rankings to inform students about what schools across the country have to offer in terms of top-rated academics and student lifestyle.
Biblioboard
Download the Biblioboard app to your smart device to enjoy digital books, images, videos and more. It has a geolocator so wherever you are in the world you can check out digital materials from accessible libraries in that area.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Resources to understand and stop bullying.
California Chronicles - Everyday older adult Californians can share their stories, experiences, and legacies with this link from the California State Library and California Department of Aging.
CalMatters is a nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization bringing Californians stories that probe, explain and explore solutions to quality of life issues while holding our leaders accountable.
The Missions of California e-book set This e-book set gives information about each of the California Missions. It is for elementary school age children and their educators and can be used for reports and discussion.
California Social Studies Fact Cards is a free online resource of information on subjects such as Missions, Explorers and Indian tribes. There is no password or username required.
California Department of Veterans Affairs assists veterans with accessing the wide variety of services and benefits available to them and their family members.
College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Conditions To help students find the assistance they need, this guide explains the resources and accommodations most schools provide, and offer tips on how to access these mental health services .
Common Sense Media is a website for information on movies and movie ratings for parents and guardians.
Consumer Health and Safety Resource informs people about recalls and safety alerts, and publishes consumer-related news and safety guides.
Digital Public Library of America
Fostering Futures is a website that gives resources and opportunities to support teens aging out of foster care in Los Angeles County.
Getty Publications Virtual are free digital backlist titles from the Getty Publications Archives.
The USAHello, is an online center for information and education in many different
languages for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and welcoming communities.
The Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University have a variety of streaming videos available to the public. These include his shows on the Missions and other California Landmarks. Click on Video Archives for access.
LAWS.com is a website to find basic law information, forms, research attorneys and more.
California’s Library Services for People with Print Disabilities, in association with the Library of Congress, provides free Braille and audio books, magazines and playback equipment to all eligible Californians unable to read standard print. Follow the link to find your local braille and talking book library and sign up for free library service.
LAPL Palisades Branch Recovery Fund - To aid recovery, Los Angeles Public Library has started the Palisades Branch Recovery Fund, dedicated to helping the community through this challenging time.
Medicare Plans - This website helps current and future Medicare patients build their understanding of Medicare while navigating the complex system.
Memory Care in California - This guide will cover the cost of memory care in California, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory care facilities in California.
my Social Security - Check out your Social Security Statement, change your address & manage your benefits online today.
Nursing School/Scholarship Resource - This is a nursing program online resource and career guide with more than 6500 programs to choose from. This resource also has a large number of searchable scholarships which are created specifically for nurses and nursing students.
Download an online college guide from the Fair Opportunity Project. It has information on guiding students through every step of the college application process, as well as obtaining scholarships and writing effective personal statements and essays.
Online Materials and Resources for Students and Educators
Project Gutenberg offers over 36,000 free e-books to download to your PC, Kindle, Android, iOS or other portable device. Choose between ePub, Kindle, HTML and simple text formats.
Rehabs.org is a free addiction resource to help those suffering with addiction.
RehabSpot of the Delphi Behavior Health Group is an organization that has information on addiction and recovery for those who are struggling with substance abuse disorders and other mental health conditions. Topics are selected after consulting with treatment professionals and leading addiction resources and are sourced from relevant publications, government agencies, and medical journals.
Senior Advice has resources for Alzheimer's Care, Housing for Seniors, Home Healthcare and more.
Suddenly 65 - Places to go, people to meet, things to do and discover in the Greater Los Angeles area for those energetic on the go active group of people over 60
The Niche Academy - Learn how to research and get information on Genealogy with the Infopeople Academy module.
The University of California, San Diego Library has many outreach activities and events, ranging from author talks, faculty lectures, and special events, to concerts, film screenings, and behind-the-scenes interviews. Included are the Dr. Seuss Collection, which comprises the original papers, illustrations, correspondence, and other materials of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss.
This Week in California History was a digital resource for exploring California history. It is no longer posting, but has historical facts, links and pictures.
Veterans’ Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs is a website with benefits available to veterans for non-traditional postsecondary education and review other important details such as eligibility, costs, and making the transition from soldier to working civilian.
VIN Decoder - Use this free VIN decoder to get more information on a vehicle. This can be used for many reasons, including information to buy a used car. You can do a VIN lookup to get the vehicle history report and find records of its previous owners, accidents, and repairs.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free basic tax return preparation for low- and moderate-income taxpayers. Dates and times vary by location, and some VITA sites require appointments.
Voter Information - Get information about voting and elections from government and non-profit websites.