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Looking for online resources the Library has to offer? Expand the tabs below to access media, career resources, research help and more!
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and Kids favorites. A valid Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library card is required.
Note: To register for an account, you will need your library card number and PIN/Password. Your PIN/Password will be your last name. If you are unable to create an account, contact the Adult Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368 for assistance.
Libby is the app to enjoy ebooks and eaudiobooks from OverDrive. Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for phones and tablets. Visit the website to access the Library's eBook and eAudio collection from a desktop.
The L.A. Theatre Works Collections delivers some of the most significant dramatic literature of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries by leading actors from around the world, all from the curated archive of the nation’s premiere radio theatre company and recorded specifically for online listening.
New York Times Your library card gives you complimentary access to the digital edition of the The New York Times. You will be prompted to create an account the first time you login. Access the New York Times from inside the library. Access the New York Times from outside the library.
The Palace Project is a simple easy-to-use app that delivers ebooks and audiobooks. Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf as well as titles purchased through the Palace Marketplace – available exclusively in the app. Download The Palace Project app for Apple and Android.
PressReader provides access to over 7,000 magazines and newspapers. Includes publications from over 120 countries in more than 60 different languages. Download the PressReader app.
Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries provides an extensive virtual encyclopedia of unique American folk, blues, soul, jazz, and protest songs, as well as a broad range of world music through partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
TumbleBooksLibrary is an online collection of ebooks for children that you can access from home with your library card.
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Career Center provides job seekers access to job sites, resume writing resources, and interviewing tips.
Online Consumer Health Resource Center provides users with a variety of vetted health resources to assist individuals in their health care journey.
Important Filing Dates
Final date to submit taxes: April 15
For Individuals
Federal Income Tax Forms & Instruction Booklets
California Income Tax Forms & Instruction Booklets
California Franchise Tax Board
For Businesses
Archives of Sexuality & Gender presents important aspects of LGBTQ life in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond.
Archives of Sexuality & Gender Tutorial
Britannica School Edition offers thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools for K-12 students.
Britannica Escolar is a Spanish-language resource for native speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish that provides access to thousands of articles, images, videos, maps, and tables.
Britannica Escolar Video en Espanol
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Gale Interactive: Science Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
National Geographic Kids Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6-14.
National Geographic Kids Tutorial
PebbleGo is all about science, with informational articles, ready-made activities and literacy support for students of all abilities. Designed for K-2 students, in Spanish and English.
ProQuest CultureGrams Online - Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
ProQuest Ebook Central (School & Educators Complete) – eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology). (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, also includes professional development content for faculty)
ProQuest eLibrary – General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Two unique interfaces available. (Grades 6+)
ProQuest Research Companion – Information literacy tools and tutorials to help develop critical thinking. (Grades 8+)
ProQuest SIRS Discoverer – Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher – Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators. (Grades 6+)
Teaching Books provides original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, and a wealth of multimedia resources on K through 12 books to support reading and library activities for all grades and content areas.
Federal Publications
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library has been part of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1964. To access the library's collection of printed government documents, please visit the Reference Desk. For more information about federal publications, please see the links below.
If you’re looking for general government information and don’t know where to start, there are many helpful resources on USA.gov in English and Spanish.
Key U.S. Government Resources
- Assistance Listings - Provides detailed, public descriptions of federal assistance listings available to state and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally recognized Indian tribal governments, territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.
- Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government - Presents educational content for the public on the workings of the U.S. Government and U.S. history, with a focus on civics.
- Budget of the United States Government - Contains the budget message of the President, information about the President’s budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued throughout the fiscal year.
- Catalog of U.S. Government Publications - A finding tool for publications from all three branches of the U.S. government. Updated daily, it contains descriptive records for current and historical publications and provides direct links to those online.
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - The annual edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by departments and agencies of the federal government.
- Compilation of Presidential Documents - The official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary. Materials include proclamations, executive orders, speeches, statements regarding bill signings and vetoes, nominations and appointments, acts approved by the President, and press releases.
- Congress.gov - Provides information about legislative activities, publications, and other related materials for members of Congress and the public.
- Congressional Record - The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published daily when Congress is in session.
- The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation - Also known as the Constitution Annotated, includes the U.S. Constitution and analysis and interpretation, with in-text annotations of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Economic Indicators - Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee, provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, federal finance, and international statistics.
- The Economic Report of the President to the Congress - An annual report issued by the Executive Office of the President and the Council of Economic Advisors, providing on overview of economic progress, with extensive data appendices.
- Explore Census Data - A source for population, economic, housing, and geographic information and data about the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.
- Federal Register - The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, along with executive orders.
- govinfo - A database providing authenticated access to official publications from all three branches of the U.S. government.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) - A resource for occupational and career information, providing profiles on a majority of jobs in the United States. Profiles describe the work environment, education and training needed, a ten-year outlook, and median pay for workers.
- Official Congressional Directory - Includes biographical and directory information about members of the House and Senate, committee memberships, terms of service, and related content.
- Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States - Official publication of the President’s addresses, writings, and remarks.
- Social Security Handbook - Resource for the most common questions about social security.
- United States Code - The codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States, divided by broad subjects into 53 titles.
- The United States Government Manual - The official handbook of the U.S. government, providing information on the agencies from all three branches, quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.
- United States Reports - Contains the final version of the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.
- United States Statutes at Large - Contains the permanent laws enacted during each session of Congress.
- USA.gov - A subject-based portal to federal services and resources online. A Spanish site is also available.
This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the Government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code).
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