Remote Resources
Remote Resources
Digital resources are available so that patrons may use the library from the comfort of their own home with their own devices. Check out FREE books, movies, music and more from cloudLibrary, Hoopla and TumbleBooks here. Check out the Niche Academy tutorials for downloadables:
Do your research or homework here with great resources like Britannica Library, In Context: High School, and Kids InfoBits. Check out the Niche Academy tutorials for e-resources:
WiFi Access
WiFi is available inside & outside both the Civic Center Library and the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library. The WiFi has also been extended to cover the City Hall Amphitheater and Sernas Plaza areas.
Patrons can access this new free WiFi using the following steps:
- Connect to AV_Guest
- Click Register for Guest Access at the bottom
- Enter First/Last Name
- Enter email
- Click Register
- Check personal email for a code; if not in email then check junk email
- Enter username (email address) and passcode provided
- Connect
- Accept the Use Policy
Additional Resources
Compiled below is a list of additional resources to keep you and your family entertained and engaged.
- Arizona PBS How do I help my child keep learning while schools are closed? How do I discuss the coronavirus with children and reinforce healthy habits? How can teachers continue to support their students?
- Arizona State Library & Archives Resources for Learners Tools include access to Scholastic Learn at Home and TumbleBooks Library resources: TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Your patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
- Read On Arizona Partners in the AZ Family Engagement Center provide free resources to support parents and practitioners.
- Make Way for Books Great books at your fingertips
- FREE Developmental Screenings/Exámenes de Desarrollo Gratuitos
- Parents Guide to Google Classroom -
- Unite for Literacy Website has hundreds of non-fiction picture books for young readers. Can also be accessed through free app, on iOS and Android called -- Unite Books --families can read books in English and Spanish.