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ONLINE LEARNING AND RESEARCH

Ebooks, Streaming Music & Video, Homework Help, Databases, and More


The Provo City Library subscribes to a number of valuable resources that card holders can access with their library cards. These resources include downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, streaming movies and music, online encyclopedias and research helps, learning tools for all ages, homework assistance for students, special interest tools for patrons who enjoy crafting, travel, language learning, and so much more.  

Check out the categories listed below and discover something new!


  • Overdrive
  • Kanopy
  • Novelist Plus
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  • World Book Online
  • Gale Collections
  • Chilton Library
  • Morningstar
  • Creativebug
  • Global Road Warrior
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eBooks & eAudiobooks
Overdrive & Libby (App)
Overdrive & Libby (App)Download best-selling audiobooks, eBooks, and videos from Overdrive 24/7 to your computer at home, in the office, or from anywhere in the world.
Movies
Kanopy Streaming Video
Kanopy Streaming VideoKanopy provides streaming access to more than 30,000 documentaries, classics, and indie films.
Online Learning
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)Learn software, technology, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.  Our LibraryID is provolibrary.
Adult Core Skills: Learning Express Library
Offers online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks for busy adults to help improve their basic skills. Resources are focused on reading, writing, and math; preparing for the GED® test; or become a U.S. citizen.
Career Preparation: Learning Express Library
Career Preparation: Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library's Career Preparation Center has the tools to help you prepare for a professional exam, learn more about a particular occupation, learn how to improve your workplace skills, and more.
College Students: Learning Express Library
College Students: Learning Express LibraryCollege Students Center can help you strengthen your fundamental academic skills for your courses, prepare for an important placement test, or ensure a top score on a graduate school entrance exam.
Popular Software Skills Center: Learning Express Library
Popular Software Skills Center: Learning Express LibraryFeature courses on popular office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. There are also courses to teach you about your operating system and graphic and illustration design.
Encyclopedias
World Book
World BookBased on the print version, this database adds to the print content with extensive graphic and multimedia enhancements, special reports on selected topics, and links to external websites by World Book editors. 
Preschool Resources
Preschool Pioneer
Preschool PioneerQuality early childhood resources for youngsters age 3-6, parents, and caregivers.
Help Me Grow Utah
Help Me Grow UtahA free information and referral helpline that provides parents, physicians, and community partners all across Utah with resources to make a difference in the lives of pregnant parents and families with children 8 and under.
Homework Help (Grades K-6)
World Book Student
World Book StudentA mainstay to meet the research needs of students in primary/elementary and middle school with thousands of articles and multimedia.
Gale In Context: Elementary
Gale In Context: ElementaryLearn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more.
World Book Kids
World Book KidsThis resource was developed especially for young library patrons. The site offers easy-to-read articles and a wealth of engaging multimedia, games, science projects, interactive tools, and activities.
Gale Presents National Geographic Kids
Gale Presents National Geographic KidsFun, substantive content takes kids 6-14 on adventures in science, nature, culture and space.
Additional Homework Help
Additional Homework HelpA powerful collection of homework resources provided by the Utah State Library and UEN. Contact your school or the library for login information.
Grades 4 -8 Educator Resources: Learning Express Library
Grades 4 -8 Educator Resources: Learning Express LibrarySkill-building lessons and practice for guiding young learners. Both Elementary and middle school grades are represented.
Homework Help (Grades 7-12)
Gale In Context: Middle School
Gale In Context: Middle SchoolAcademic articles, images, topic selections, and more for middle schoolers.
Gale OneFile: High School
Gale OneFile: High SchoolInformation on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more.
Gale In Context: High School
Gale In Context: High SchoolAn engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.
High School Equivalency Center: Learning Express Library
High School Equivalency Center: Learning Express LibraryProvides help to prepare you for the high school equivalency credential with complete resources for the GED test, HiSET, and TASC. Here you’ll learn to build your basic skills and find practice exams.
Prepare for College: Learning Express Library
Prepare for College: Learning Express LibraryThis resource can help you do well on your college admission tests and write a personal essay that highlights your special talents. Also helps you prepare for the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, AP tests, admissions essays, and more.
World Book Advanced
World Book AdvancedA powerful reference tool designed for high school students and adults.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale In Context: Opposing ViewpointsContinuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues.
Gale In Context: Biography
Gale In Context: BiographyBiographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
Gale OneFile: Science
Gale OneFile: ScienceUpdated daily, this collection includes 1.6 million articles and 200 journals.
Reader's Resources
Novelist Plus
Novelist PlusAn extensive database of fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens, and children offering enhanced subject access and full-text reviews, author read-alikes, award winners, theme-oriented booklists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Novelist K-8 PlusAn extensive database of fiction and nonfiction for children. This database offers enhanced subject access to full-text reviews, author read-alikes, award winners, theme-oriented booklists, book talks, and feature articles.
Gale Books and Authors
Gale Books and AuthorsLively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun.
Auto Repair
Chilton Library
Chilton LibraryAuthoritative automotive repair covers the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.
Magazines, Journals & Newspapers
Gale General OneFile
Gale General OneFileMagazine, news, and journal articles on general interest topics and current events.
Gale Academic OneFile
Gale Academic OneFileComplete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines.
Gale OneFile: News
Gale OneFile: NewsRegional, national, and world newspapers.
ProQuest Newsstand
ProQuest NewsstandAn online newspaper resource that provides indexed and fully searchable electronic access to around 600 international, national, and regional newspapers.
Utah Newspapers by UPA
A digital newspaper service of the Utah Press Association. This archive provides public access to all of Utah's newspapers in a searchable PDF format.
Utah Digital Newspapers
Utah Digital NewspapersDigitized archives of Utah newspapers. Includes Provo Daily Herald from 1922-2009.
Overdrive & Libby
Overdrive & LibbyDownload popular magazines from Overdrive & Libby (app) 24/7 to your computer at home, in the office, or from anywhere in the world.
Business & Finance
Data Axle (Formerly ReferenceUSA)
Data Axle (Formerly ReferenceUSA)Verified and updated directories for both U.S. businesses and residents.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar Investment Research CenterA valuable investment and business resource. On it, patrons will find research for more than 23,000 stocks and mutual funds.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Gale Business: EntrepreneurshipReal business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more.
Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship
Gale OneFile: EntrepreneurshipFull-text insights, tips and strategies for students and entrepreneurs.
Gale Business: Insights
Gale Business: InsightsResearch global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistics, and more.
Gale OneFile: Business
Gale OneFile: BusinessArticles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields
Health & Medicine
Gale Health and Wellness
Gale Health and WellnessHealth-focused magazines, reference, videos, and more.
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied HealthArticles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more.
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Gale OneFile: Health and MedicineFind reliable information on fitness, pregnancy, nutrition and much more.
Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports MedicineArticles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Gale OneFile: Psychology
Gale OneFile: PsychologyArticles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more.
Hobbies & Home
Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts
Gale OneFile: Culinary ArtsRecipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more.
Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture
Gale OneFile: Gardening and HorticultureArticles on the practical aspects of gardening, horticulture, and more.
Gale OneFile: Home Improvement
Gale OneFile: Home ImprovementArticles on architectural techniques, zoning requirements, tools, and more.
Creativebug
CreativebugFind thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
History & Genealogy
Gale OneFile: U.S. History
Gale OneFile: U.S. HistoryRobust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers.
Gale OneFile: World History
Gale OneFile: World HistoryWell-rounded coverage of current thinking and scholarly work.
Law & Government
Utah Government Digital Library
Utah Government Digital LibraryState, local, & federal publications about Utah. Includes reports, books, statistics, newsletters, budgets, videos, music, & more.
Congressional Research Service
Congressional Research ServiceProvides access to research products produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for the United States Congress. Reports cover a wide range of current issues and topics.
Travel
Global Road Warrior
Global Road WarriorA guide to over 175 countries. Perfect for travelers or students.
Recursos Electronicos
Recursos Para Hispanohablantes: Learning Express Library
Recursos Para Hispanohablantes: Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library ofrece recursos en línea para mejorar sus habilidades básicas en lectura, escritura, matemáticas, y para prepararse para el exámen del GED o el exámen de convertirse en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos.
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil HallazgosBasada en la versión impresa, esta base de datos en idioma español también contiene amplias mejoras gráficas y multimedia, informes especiales sobre temas seleccionados y enlaces a sitios web externos seleccionados por los editores de World Book.
Gale OneFile: Informe Academico
Gale OneFile: Informe AcademicoUna coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completos.