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California Driver Education Website
No library card required.
CA Driver Permit Practice Tests include the following:
- 10 car practice tests
- 6 motorcycle practice tests
- 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions
Need a Driver License Handbook? You can get them in different languages from CA.gov, opens a new window.
Coursera Databases Website
This program for California residents is for a limited time with a limited number of seats. The program is full and there is no waitlist. If you received a “Program Full” message, you can log into your Coursera account on Mondays at 12 noon to see if any seats have become available. Access is not guaranteed.
Register for a user account with Coursera on the California State Library’s page:
https://c4b-integration.com/csl
- Have your email address and library card number ready to fill out the form.
- Select Contra Costa County Library when asked.
- You will receive an invitation email. Check your spam folder if it does not show up in your inbox.
Once you have created your Coursera account, sign in at coursera.org.
Note: For learners who previously accessed Coursera, you will need to re-register using the same email address associated with your Coursera account. If your previous work does not automatically repopulate, please re-enroll in your courses.
Coursera’s mission is to help individuals build the skills they need for in-demand jobs. The resource
provides learners with access to more than 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities, and organizations.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
GetSetUp Website
No library card required.
Sign up for an online account using this link. Use the coupon code CSL-CCCL while booking your class to waive any fees.
Learn new things, meet new people, and unlock new life experiences. Free virtual classes are taught by older adults who bring their wisdom and experience into the class. GetSetUp offers 500+ classes weekly in technology, fitness, finance, travel, and much more.
Classes are taught in 8 languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, and Mandarin.
If you have any questions, please email help@getsetup.io or call +1-(888)-559-1614
Note: The partnership between the California State Library and GetSetUp concludes April 30, 2024. Users will be given 30 days to choose a subscription, after which your account will automatically revert to a free “community only” subscription with limited access to classes.
Niche Academy Website
No library card required.
Learn how to use the Library's digital resources with step-by-step getting started videos.
The videos include instructions for using Libby by OverDrive, Rosetta Stone, Ancestry Library Edition, Discover & Go, and many others.
ProQuest Black Freedom Struggle Website
No library card required.
This website contains primary-source documents focused on six different phases of Black Freedom:
- Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860)
- The Civil War and the Reconstruction Era (1861-1877)
- Jim Crow Era from 1878 to the Great Depression (1878-1932)
- The New Deal and World War II (1933-1945)
- The Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1946-1975)
- The Contemporary Era (1976-2000)