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America's News (NewsBank)Find information on topics related to the arts, business, health, education, the environment, government, politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, newswires, blogs, broadcast transcripts, periodicals and web-only content featuring the Beverly Hills Weekly, Canyon News, Daily News of Los Angeles, San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today.
AR BookFinderSearch for book titles based on author, topics, or titles. Select the right books at the appropriate level to provide your child with an interesting and enjoyable read. Find out the Lexile level, ATOS level, and reading level for each title.
Art Full TextA comprehensive resource covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as photography, folk art, film, architecture and much more.
Art Index RetrospectiveCovering content for more than 55 years of art journalism, this retrospective resource includes articles, interviews, reviews and much more from over 600 publications.
ARTbibliographies ModernThe only specialist bibliography available for the study of modern and contemporary art. Covers all art forms, from painting, sculpture and photography to video, body art and graffiti. Full abstracts and indexing from the late 1960s onwards.
Artemis Literary SourcesArtemis Literary Sources helps you research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library's Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
Associations UnlimitedSearch, find and monitor trends of organizations in all fields from around the world.
Axis 360Search, browse, and discover digital audiobooks through your library
BiblioboardDiscover books from local authors, timeless classics and Library Journal's Top Indie Picks.
Biography and Genealogy Master IndexAn index of biographical reference resources.
BookflixAn interactive literacy resource that builds a love of reading and learning online. BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding.
Brainfuse VetNowConnect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources.
Britannica Escolaris the leading knowledge-building resource, universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish, made for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Britannica School Editionis the go-to site for K-12 research. Fifty-three thousand schools throughout the country use Britannica School to build essential information literacy skills, differentiate instruction, and support STEM education. We have access for the Elementary, Middle, and High School versions.
Business GatewayTo start a business, you need three important things: a great idea, the research and strategy to get it done, and a strong support system. With BHPL's Business Gateway, your library can provide all the support, information and planning tools local businesses and would-be business owners need.
California Digital Newspaper CollectionThe California Digital Newspaper Collection has more than 500,000 pages and is one of the largest freely available newspaper archives in the country, a great resource for searching early California newspapers.
Career CruisingCareer Cruising is an online career guidance and planning system. Find the right career, explore education and training options, and build your own portfolio.
City of Beverly Hills Municipal CodeSearch Beverly Hills City ordinances.
CultureGramsReports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state and Canada.
Driving Tests Realistic practice tests based on the California DMV driver handbook.
Enki Libraryis a California eBook platform created by librarians, where you will find popular indie fiction and nonfiction genres including romance, mysteries, graphic novels, crafts, encyclopedias, cookbooks, short stories, essays, study guides as well as classic literature with new, original book jacket art. Indulge your curiosity!
Film & Television Literature Index with Full TextA comprehensive bibliographic and full-text database covering the entire spectrum of television and film. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.
Gale Archives UnboundArchives Unbound addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents. There is no better way to study the past than through consultation of primary source documents. Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level.
Gale Biography In ContextA database of current and historic biographies of people from all fields and endeavors.
Gale Business Insights: GlobalResearch and analyze companies, industries, and economies around the world. Features the tools you need to interpret a global business landscape.
Gale Business: Demographics NowAccess a demographic report on any geography - or compare multiple geographies - for information including income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, consumer expenditures, businesses and more.
Gale Business: EntrepreneurshipThere are many different types of small businesses in the United States. How you choose to legally structure and set up the ownership of your business might be one of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner.
Gale Courses, formerly Learn4LIfeGale Courses offers access to a variety of online learning courses that are available anytime, anywhere. Free to valid library card holders.
Gale General OneFileA one-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, General OneFile serves a wide audience of readers.
Gale Health and WellnessA comprehensive resource that provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health, and related information.
Gale In Context: Middle SchoolEducational resource for Middle Schoolers
Gale In Context: U.S. HistoryCovers U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present.
Gale In Context: World HistoryComprehensive collection of world history sources, full text articles, primary sources, and images, maps and charts.
Gale Legal FormsA selection of California legal documents and forms.
Gale Sexuality & GenderArchives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include: Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, History, Publishing, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Religion, Science, Social Science, and Travel.
Great Courses Library Collection (via Libby)Award-winning lectures. Unlimited access to engaging professors covering a wide variety of topics
Indieflix (via Libby)Watch high quality independent shorts, features, documentaries, and web-series from film festivals around the world.
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Learning Express LibraryA collection of practice tests, exercises, and information to enhance your career or advance in school. Includes practice tests for GED, U.S. Citizenship, school prep tests, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, vocational tests, and more.
Legal FormsSearch and access California legal forms, definitions, and information.
Libby (Magazines)Collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Literature Criticism OnlineFeatures commentary on favorite books and plays by the scholars of the day. Draw comparisons and see how classic works have fared over the centuries via this resource's easy-searching capabilities.
Miss Humblebee's AcademyMiss Humblebee's Academy is an Award Winning Curriculum that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success. It is aligned with preschool and elementary standards supporting kindergarten preparation and classroom instruction.
NextreadsNew and recommended reading lists; sign up for our monthly newsletters.
NovelistReading recommendations and lists. Search by subject, age group, bestsellers, or award winners.
Opposing Viewpoints In ContextOpposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
Overdrive - 90210 ToGo (digital branch)Download digital books on your computer, e-reader, portable or mobile device. E-books collection is supported by donations from Bette Harris and the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Oxford Art OnlineThis is a comprehensive reference work covering the visual arts from prehistory to the present with the ability to access and search the content of Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. It provides access to Timelines of World Art and Thematic Guides.
Oxford English DictionaryGuide to meaning, history and pronunciation of English words.
P4A AntiquesUseful for searching for the value of antiques and collectibles. The information and images in
PressbooksThis is an easy-to-use online writing software that allows authors to create professional quality eBooks in ready to publish formats. Use your BiblioBoard account to sign in.
ProQuestFull text to Historical New York Times (1851- 2007), Current New York Times (1980- Current), Historical Los Angeles Times (1881- 1987), Wall Street Journal (1984- Current), & Local & Regional Coverage.
Qello (via Libby)Watch over 1500 full-length concerts and music documentaries. Enjoy live music experience with your library card!
RB Digital - AudiobooksRB Digital provides access to downloadable digital audiobooks from Recorded Books, such as the popular series Great Courses. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890 - 1982Offers full coverage of the original paper volumes. Includes all the information from 44 Readers' Guide annuals and access to over three million articles from approximately 375 leading magazines; many are peer reviewed.
Reference USA (Data Axle)Data for U.S. and Canadian Residences and Businesses as well as U.S. Healthcare and High-Tech companies. ReferenceUSA, now requires Captcha verification for all remote users.
Research in Context (Gale)Database for students with content covering national curriculum standards. Current library card required for access.
SELF-eSubmit your ebook! Share your work with patrons of participating libraries across your state through Library Journal's SELF-e program! It also may be available alongside other great indie reads in participating libraries across the U.S. and Canada, if selected by Library Journal.
Small Business Resource CenterOffers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content, from conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business.
Testing & Education Reference Center With Career ModuleWelcome to the most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the Internet. Since 1966, Peterson's has helped to connect individuals, educational institutions, and corporations through its critically acclaimed books, Web sites, online products, and admissions services.
Transparent Language OnlineThe most comprehensive, effective, and engaging way to learn over 120 languages, including ESL. The most comprehensive, effective, and engaging way to learn over 120 languages, including ESL. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Tutor.comTutor.com provides one-on-one tutoring as well as a SkillsCenter Resource Library for learners, which includes study, test prep, and career resources.
Worldbook OnlineWorld Book Online is a general encyclopedia based on the print version of World Book Encyclopedia. This resource is being provided by a donation from the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library in memory of Judy Smith.
