Library Help

Library Lessons - learn how to use the library, including locating library materials, using our databases, and searching the catalog

Internet & Email Safety - safety tips on using the web, email, and social media

Internet Lessons - discover local and online classes for using the internet

Web Email Resources - find out how to use Web Email, reduce spam, and get web email access at the Library 

Digital Discoveries Blog - recommended research and learning resources, including databases, subject guides, and websites

Ask a Librarian - Ask a Librarian a question by email

Computer Classes - sign up for our hands-on computer classes

Dewey Decimal Subject List - a list of common Dewey Decimal numbers for popular topics.  This is how you find nonfiction items in the library

Search Engines - see a list of the most well-known search engines

Wayfinder: The Catalog of Washington Libraries - provides a single search for locating almost 18 million items held by over 250 Washington libraries of all types. Searches can be limited by region within the state or by type of library

WorldCat - combined catalog of over 10,000 libraries worldwide

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- taxpayer-funded subscription database - requires city library card outside of library

- librarian-created Find the Best resources page

- librarian-created Blog page