Use eBooks to browse a book online, find the answer to a question, or download an entire book. The Contra Costa County Library collections include audio books, fiction, business and self-help legal titles, technical materials, encyclopedias and specialized reference items, animated books for children, and classical music.
Califa Digital Library Consortium Download audio eBooks (presented in Windows Media format), text eBooks (presented in either Adobe or Mobipocket format), and music (in Windows Media Audio format). The Digital Library contains bestsellers, classics, fiction, non-fiction, and classical music. Materials check out for three weeks, they are checked back in automatically, and there are never any late fees. Note: Digital titles are not available for download from Library computers. Downloads are only available to your personal PC, laptop, or PDA. Print out the tip sheet to learn more about this service. Take a Guided Tour |
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Gale Virtual Reference LibraryEncyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. |
Safari Tech Books Online Search across the full-text of thousands of computing, IT, and management titles released by leading publishers. Safari eBooks allow you to browse an extensive range of IT books straight on your desktop. |
TumbleBook Library Animated talking eBooks for children. Includes books in Spanish and French as well as puzzles and games. |
| California Missions eBooks Twenty one California Missions eBooks that can be read online or downloaded. The checkout period for these titles is 48 hours. |
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Project Gutenberg
The first and largest single collection of free eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.
Google Book Search
Download the full text versions of public domain titles
to your computer as PDF files. Select the "Full view" radio button when you perform a Google Book Search. Read more about the service on the Official Google Blog.
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All databases are available within the Library or remotely with a valid Contra Costa County Library card unless otherwise indicated. Contra Costa County residents who do not have a library card may access the databases by applying online for an e-Card. |




Safari Tech Books Online
TumbleBook Library