Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and thousands of digital magazines, including popular titles such as Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Car and Driver, and more with CloudLibrary.

Download the CloudLibrary app:

Access CloudLibrary via any web browser:

• CloudLibrary eBooks and eAudiobooks web browser app
• CloudLibrary NewsStand web browser app

CloudLibrary access is made possible by generous support from the Orange Public Library Foundation.

CloudLibrary NewsStand access is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

The Palace Project allows you access to thousands of free eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages.

Note: The Palace Project app is unavailable on Kindle and Nook devices.

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The Palace Project is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

TumbleBookLibrary has a collection of electronic talking picture books specifically for children, parents, and teachers.

Access Tumble Book Library on any web browser

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Britannica School and Britannica Escolar are leading resources for accurate, age-appropriate content in English and Spanish respectively. Perfect for K-12 research, building information literacy skills and supporting STEM education.

Connect to Britannica School from home or from the library on any web browser

Note: You will need to use your library card number to login from home.

Download the Britannica School app:

Britannica School is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Britannica Escolar es el sitio de referencia para aprendar más sobre cualquier tema, para todos los grados y todas las habilidades de lectura, que ofrece miles de recursos actualizados.

Conectese a Britannica Escolar desde su casa o en la biblioteca usando calquier computadora

Aviso: Usted necesitará su número de tarjeta de afiliación de la biblioteca para entrar desde su casa.

Britannica Escolar está respaldado por fondos de la Biblioteca Estatal de California.

Learn about daily life, culture, and customs of people from around the world with up to date cultural reports on over 200+ countries . Recommended for grades 3-12.

Connect to CultureGrams on any web browser

CultureGrams is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

 Archives Unbound addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents.

Connect to Gale Archives Unbound on any web browser

Archives Unbound is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Connect to Gale In Context: Environmental Studies on any web browser

Gale in Content: Environmental Studies is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.

Connect to Gale Interactive: Science on any web browser

Gale Interactive: Science is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Offers middle and high school students access to full-text books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and video covering common and obscure research topics.

Connect to SIRS Discoverer on any web browser

SIRS Discoverer is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information.

Connect to SIRS Issue Researcher on any web browser

SIRS Issue Researcher is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

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Stream over 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, indie and classic titles, children’s movies and educational films via Kanopy. Create an account by entering your library card number and PIN.  Note: Access to Kanopy requires an Orange Public Library card, not an eCard.

Access the OPL Kanopy page to login or create a new account

Download the Kanopy app:

Starting November 1, 2023, Orange Public Library patrons will use a ticketing system to stream items on Kanopy. Each library account will receive 10 viewing tickets per month. The number of tickets required for movies and show episodes may vary.  Kanopy Kids does not require tickets.  Visit the Kanopy website for more information about the ticketing system.

Kanopy access is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

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Rocket Languages is an award winning interactive online language learning system. Orange Public Library cardholders can learn conversational language skills at their own pace. Create an account by entering your information in the New Users section on the left. This includes your full library barcode number, without any spaces.

Access Rocket Languages on any web browser

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Access to Rocket Languages is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

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Are you looking to advance your career and education, but missing the high school diploma to do so?  Enroll in Career Online High School through the Orange Public Library to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate.  Get started on your path to success, today!

Access Career Online High School on any web browser

Career Online High School is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Driver Permit Practice Tests

Access online California DMV permit practice tests on any web browser

Download the DMV Permit Practice Test Genie App:

Makes learning math fun and helps children gain confidence.

Access Math Chase on any web browser

Go on adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Includes complete run of the magazine as well as books, videos, and photos. Elementary and middle school ages.

Access National Geographic Kids on any web browser

Gale Presents National Geographic Kids is made possible with the support of the California State Library.

Reading and writing the fun way with activities for kids newborn to Grade 6.

Access Reading Rockets on any web browser

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Access the Orange Public Library & History Center Digital Collection

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NewsBank (Orange County Register access only)

Stay informed on local news by using NewsBank to access digital issues of the OC Register from 1987 to the present. This resource is available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Connect from home or from the library on any web browser.  Use your library card number to log in from home.

NewsBank access is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

Access the New York Times at home via a digital pass that gives you 72 hours of continuous access, or via the Library with an individual New York Times account.

When inside the library:

• Use a library computer or connect your own device to the library WiFi
• Register with your personal email address or login if you already have a New York Times account
• Enjoy unlimited access to the New York Times

For remote access:

• Redeem and register to get 72 hours of continuous access
• Use your personal email address or login if you already have a New York Times account
• Enjoy unlimited access to the New York Times
• Redeem another pass by repeating these instructions for continued access after 72 hours

Download The New York Times news app:

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Research your family history by searching a huge archive of historical documents such as cemetery records, birth, death, and marriage records, census records, and more. Explore millions of ancestor profiles and family relationship already added to their Family Tree.

Access Family Search on any web browser

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Place Holds on Library Materials

Place a hold on library materials using our online catalog or the free OPL App.

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