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Libby Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through OverDrive or Libby. |
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Freegal Music Login Needed In-Library Use Only Enjoy millions of songs in the Sony Music catalog. |
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Kanopy Login Needed In-Library Use Only Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 titles, including award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, and classic films, with collections from The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, and PBS among many others. |
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Mango Languages Login Needed In-Library Use Only Learn over 70 new languages today. |
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PressReader Login Needed In-Library Use Only PressReader is the leading all-you-can-read platform home to 5,500+ global publications such as the Washington Post, Variety, magazines, and more. |
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Coursera Login Needed In-Library Use Only *NOTICE* WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR COURSERA. We apologize for any inconvenience. Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies. Follow link, choose Coursera and choose Signal Hill Public Library from the drop down menu. Enter your information to signup. |
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LinkedIn Learning Login Needed In-Library Use Only |
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Britannica School Edition Login Needed In-Library Use Only Britannica School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources. |
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World Book Online Login Needed In-Library Use Only Tens of thousands of authoritative articles with photographs, illustrations, and maps. |
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DMV-Permit-Test.com Login Needed In-Library Use Only Pass your DMV test the first time! |
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CultureGrams Login Needed In-Library Use Only Cultural information for countries and territories. Includes maps, statistics and recipes. |
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Social Studies Fact Cards — California Edition Login Needed In-Library Use Only Information on California Missions and Native American Groups |
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LibriVox Login Needed In-Library Use Only Public domain recordings of public domain literature. Plays anywhere! |
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Britannica Elementary School Login Needed In-Library Use Only Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. |
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Britannica Middle School Login Needed In-Library Use Only Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. |
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Britannica High School Login Needed In-Library Use Only Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. |
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Britannica Escolar Login Needed In-Library Use Only Una vez que haya iniciado sesión en la cuenta de su institución educativa, podrá iniciar sesión en su cuenta de usuario personal para funciones adicionales. |
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Teaching Books: Book and Author Resources Login Needed In-Library Use Only An engaging collection of resources that brings books to life. |
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Teaching Books: Engage with Diverse Books Login Needed In-Library Use Only As you infuse diverse, inclusive, and culturally relevant materials into fiction and nonfiction reading experiences, this toolkit helps analyze collections, identify and bring to life diverse texts, and encourage reflection on cultural representation. |
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Book Connections: Children's Books & Author Resources Login Needed In-Library Use Only Personalize and enjoy digital connections to books for kids and teens. |
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Book Connections: Teen Books & Author Resources Login Needed In-Library Use Only Personalize and enjoy digital connections to books for kids and teens. |
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Book Connections: Children, Teen and Family Home Kit Login Needed In-Library Use Only Personalize and enjoy digital connections to books for kids and teens. |
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Book Connections: Recursos de Lectura para Jóvenes y Familias Login Needed In-Library Use Only Book Connections se esfuerza por enriquecer con alegría la experiencia de todos al leer libros para niños y jóvenes. |
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New York Times Best Sellers Login Needed In-Library Use Only Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre. |
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Project Gutenberg Login Needed In-Library Use Only Want 30,000 free ebooks? Download to your own device using PDFs, HTML, epub, Mobipocket and more. Enjoy! |
What's Hot
| Summer 2025 Picks for Adults — 36 titles |
| Summer 2025 Picks for Kids — 25 titles |
| Summer 2025 Picks for Teens — 19 titles |
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| Zumba at the Library | |
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08/26/2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM Get a good workout with Latin and international-inspired music and dance. This class is suitable for attendees of all fitness levels. Bring a towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes. Ages 16+. *Note: This session will be held at the Signal Hill Park basketball court.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 2:00 - 2:15 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight | |
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08/27/2025 2:15 - 2:30 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 2:30 - 2:45 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 2:45 - 3:00 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 3:00 - 3:15 PM Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 3:15 - 3:30 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 3:30 - 3:45 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Women in Space Flight VR | |
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08/27/2025 3:45 - 4:00 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Please note that each timeslot is for 1 person to use the VR headset.
Learn all about the trailblazing women, who have defied the odds and dared to explore the outer limits of our world. This inspiring journey that pays homage to all the women who changed spaceflight forever and are paving the way for the next steps in space exploration.
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| Zumba at the Library | |
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09/02/2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM Get a good workout with Latin and international-inspired music and dance. This class is suitable for attendees of all fitness levels. Bring a towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes. Ages 16+.
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| Sensory Storytime | |
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09/03/2025 3:00 - 3:45 PM Ages 3-5. Get ready for a sensory-enhanced story time featuring interactive, adapted stories and tactile manipulatives to spark your child's imagination. Perfect for young children and their caregivers, this story time is all about engaging your senses and creating experiences together in a welcoming, inclusive space.
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| First Friday Book Club: The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio | |
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09/05/2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+. Ready to dive into a new genre and expand your literary horizons? Join us for a discussion at First Friday Book Club! We'll have light refreshments to enjoy as we share our thoughts and insights. Pre-registration and a library card are required to receive a copy of the book.
• September 5: The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
• October 3: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
• November 7: There There by Tommy Orange
• December 5: The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Kittekin
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| Pass the Sticks | |
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09/10/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Ages 12-17. Each month, we’ll take on the challenge of conquering a new game together. Game time is on a first-come first-served basis. Each player gets a half-hour time slot, or until your game life has ended. Then pass the controllers to the next person.
• September 10: Madden NFL 26
• October 8: Borderlands 4
• November 12: EA Sports FC 26
• December 10: MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
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| Make It! Faux Caramel Apple Decor | |
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09/12/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Ages 8+. This hands-on Do-It-Yourself craft program gives participants a chance to express themselves! An adult must accompany children. All materials will be provided.
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| Pageturners Book Club: They Never Learn by Layne Fargo | |
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09/13/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 18+. Calling all fans of mystery, thriller, suspense, and horror! Join us for an exciting new book club with intriguing discussions and insights. We'll have light refreshments to enjoy as we share our thoughts and insights. Pre-registration and a library card are required to receive a copy of the book. Call 562-989-7323 to reserve your space.
• September 13: They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
• October 11: When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
• November 8: The Passengers by John Marrs
• December 13: The Last Word by Taylor Adams
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| Spooky Photoshoot Workshop | |
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09/13/2025 12:00 - 2:00 PM Join celebrity photographer Anabel DFlux for a workshop on spooky photography! With over twelve years of experience, Anabel will guide you in using lighting techniques to create a mysterious atmosphere. Discover practical tips and effects to achieve a dark, eerie impact with just one click of the shutter. Please bring your own camera to this program. Ages 16+.
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| Music of Ancient Homelands with Martin Espino @ Zinnia Courtyard | |
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09/15/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM All Ages. Join us for this interactive program in English and Spanish for all ages. Martin will invite you to sing in the Native American Languages of Mexico and play authentic ancient percussion instruments. Come and enjoy the culture of Ancient Mexico!
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| Loteria de la Familia | |
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09/16/2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM All Ages. Play a few rounds of loteria with friends and family. Enjoy a fun twist on loteria with prizes, music, dancing, and refreshments.
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| Romance Book Club: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa | |
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09/18/2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM Ages 18+. Are you a fan of heartwarming romantic comedies, adventurous romantasy, or just curious to dive into a new realm of romance? Join us for a discussion on the latest romance book that’s been capturing readers' hearts! We'll have light refreshments to enjoy as we share our thoughts and insights. Pre-registration and a library card are required to receive a copy of the book. Call 562-989-7323 to reserve your space.
• September 18: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
• October 16: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• November 20: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
• December 18: On the Same Page by Haley Cass
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| Crochet Club | |
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09/19/2025 2:00 - 4:00 PM Room: Library Learning Center - The Learning Center is reserved for programming and City staff meetings. It may be used as another study space at the discretion of library staff. It is not a free, reservable space, and all requests through Apollo will be denied. For information about Learning Center reservations, please call the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department at 562-989-7330. Ages 16+. Spend an afternoon crocheting and socializing with other crocheters at the Signal Hill Public Library Crochet Club. Bring your own yarn, hooks, and projects.
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| Talk Like a Pirate Day: Pirate Adventure | |
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09/19/2025 3:30 - 4:30 PM All Ages. Join Kiddle Karoo's pirate crew for a musical adventure! Kids will learn to talk like pirates, meet a giant parrot, and swim through bubbles. Dressing up as pirates is encouraged.
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| Open Photography Studio | |
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09/20/2025 12:00 - 4:00 PM Ages 16+. The Open Studio makerspace will provide access to specialized equipment and opportunities to learn from experts, practice skills and build their portfolios. Equipment is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis.
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| Edible Gardening | |
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09/27/2025 11:00 AM - 1:32 PM All Ages. Join us and the Water Replenishment District (WRD) to learn how to create a thriving edible garden. We’ll explore topics like growing vegetables and herbs in planters, improving soil health, mastering irrigation techniques, and planning for year-round harvests. Empower yourself with the skills to boost your family’s nutrition!
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| MOLAA Family Art Workshop | |
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09/29/2025 5:00 - 7:00 PM All Ages. The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) returns to Signal Hill Public Library to host a fun, hands-on workshop on Latin American and Latino art and culture. Drop in anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to learn about the lives and legacies of Latino artists and create a craft inspired by their works.
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