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Arts and Literature
- Alexander Street
A resource with thousands of videos, audio recordings, and writings, including full performances of plays and albums from around the world (Alexander Street Videos) - ArtistWorks
Self-paced music lessons taught by professional musicians. Look for "Extras" in the Libby app to get started (the ArtistWorks highlight) - AskART
Full database only available inside the library
Search artist biographies and auction records - ComicsPlus
Read thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages (ComicsPlus recommendations)
- Gale Literature Resource Center
Find literary criticism, author info, and study guides - Kanopy
Stream classic and indie films, documentaries, and short films (check out Kanopy's content partners) - Libby eBooks & Audiobooks
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet - Novelist Plus
Get book recommendations and reading guides for adults - Novelist K-8 Plus
Book recommendations and lesson ideas for kids and teens
Business, Investing, and Job Seeking
- ABI/Inform
Business and industry articles for company research and news - AtoZ Databases
Business and people directory, job listings, and resume tips - Business Plans Handbook
Examples of business plans to help you write your own - Hoover’s Company Records
Company profiles and executive data for business research - Morningstar
Research and ratings for stocks and mutual funds - Realquest
This database can only be used at the library and requires staff assistance
Property records and home value information - Reference Solutions (also known as Data Axle or Reference USA)
Business and resident directory for job hunting and contacts - StatsUSA
This database can only be used at the library
Local and state statistical data for planning and reports - ValueLine
Online version of The Value Line Investment Survey
Genealogy
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Ancestry Library Edition
This database can only be used at the library
Search billions of census, birth, marriage, and immigration records to build family trees -
AtoZ Databases
Search people, background info, and public records useful for family history -
HeritageQuest Online
Browse census records, family histories, and local histories from the 1700s onward
Legal Reference
- Legal Information Reference Center
Find downloadable legal forms and easy guides on common topics like family law, housing, and wills (Legal Information Reference Center instructions)
Lifelong Learning Tools
- ckbk
Search over 1,000 cookbooks by ingredient, dish, or author
- Gale eBooks
Read full-text eBooks on many subjects like history, science, and business - LinkedIn Learning
Watch short video courses on business, tech, and creative skills. Download the app on Google Play or in the Apple App Store and use "newportbeachpubliclibrary" as the Library ID when prompted - Rosetta Stone
Learn a new language with interactive lessons and practice. (additional Rosetta Stone information and Rosetta Stone app installation instructions)
Magazines and Newspapers
- Consumer Reports
Read product reviews and buying guides online - Flipster
Read popular digital magazines on your phone or tablet - Historical Newspapers
- Local Newspaper Historical Records
Digitized local papers from the 1940s to early 2000s - Los Angeles Times Historical
Search the LA Times back to 1881 for old articles - New York Times Historical
Search full issues of the New York Times back to 1851
- Local Newspaper Historical Records
- Libby eMagazines and Journals
Borrow and read thousands of magazine titles in the Libby app - National Geographic Magazine
Full archive of National Geographic plus NG Kids content (National Geographic database highlight) - NewsBank Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal articles
Search newspaper, magazine, and journal articles including local papers including the Orange County Register and the Daily Pilot, and other California newspapers, United States newspapers, and international publications - ProQuest Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal articles
Full-text articles from thousands of publications for research and news (ProQuest highlight) - Wall Street Journal Online
Read WSJ articles online; create a free temporary account for access, which is good for three days. When the three days are up, just visit the link and log in again (Wall Street Journal Online guide)
Student Resources
- ABC Mouse
Early learning games and books for ages 2–8 (ABC Mouse guide) - Britannica School Edition
Easy articles and media for K–12 students (guide to searching Britannica) - CultureGrams
Short country facts and cultural snapshots for school projects - Exploring Race in Society
Articles and resources about race and inclusion for high school researcher - Gale Archives Unbound
Collections of historical documents for deeper history projects - Gale in Context: Biography
Short biographies and timelines for people in history - Gale in Context: Elementary
Simple, age‑friendly articles and images for K–5 learners - Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Facts, news, and multimedia on environmental topic - Gale Interactive: Science
3D models and interactive tools to help you learn science topics - Gale eBooks
Full-text ebooks on many school subjects - National Geographic Kids
Photos, facts, and articles made for young researchers - Opposing Viewpoints
Short “for and against” articles to help with essays and debates - SIRS Discoverer
Simple reference for upper elementary and middle school topics - SIRS Issues Researcher
Topic overviews, pros/cons, and trusted sources for middle and high school work - World Book Encyclopedia
Online encyclopedia with content grouped by grade level and reading ability