Online Resources
Use our free online resources and databases wherever you go. You can do consumer research, take a free online technology class, read newspapers from major cities and more. We have great resources for students of any age, including lifelong learning, student research
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Consumer Reports : Find product reviews, ratings and recommendations.
ReferenceUSA : Find contact and other information about U.S. and Canadian citizens.
Mango Languages : Learn English or more than 70 other languages online.
Birds of North America : Identify and learn about the bird species of North America.
Britannica Online Reference Center : Find authoritative articles on a variety of subjects.
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General Research
We offer many resources you can use to discover information that can help you manage and improve the quality of your life.
Student Research
Search encyclopedias, articles, newspapers and databases to find the information you need for student research projects.
Online Learning
Use the Library’s free online classes to master a new software program, learn English and more than 70 other languages or prepare for a wide variety of tests.
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What you'll find here
- Microsoft Imagine Academy
Seattle Culture and Local History
Many of our special collections are available online.
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What you'll find here
- Seattle Sawdust
Magazines and Newspapers
Access thousands of local, national and international magazines and newspapers online.
A-Z Online Resources
View our full list of online resources, databases and journals.
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