Use this section to find additional resources for educators. Click Here for Young Adults or here for Children. 

How can we support you?

Mono County Libraries Youth Program Manager is available to set-up partnerships with local local schools as well as to support local students with after-school programs.  

Library Resources

TeachingBooks.net  - A valuable platform for students, teachers and parents that consolidates a wealth of information about children's and young adult titles, authors, author interviews, as well as information for reading assignments and book reports.  As a resident of California, you should have free, direct access to this site. 

Digital databases -- see the Homework Zone page to access the bundle of Proquest databases made available through the CA K-12 Online project, funded in part by the CA State Library.  Some databases require a library card number to access.  Need a library card?  Pass by your local library to get one for free today! 

FREE, online tutoring & homework help -- Brainsfuse Helpnow offers a writing lab, live tutoring, a language lab, a forum to submit any academic questions as well as digital studying tools. Find the link under our Quick Links or on the Homework Zone page on the Programs menu, or click here for direct access. 

School Outreach

Virtual Databases & Library Tours

Looking for some help to introduce your students/teens to research skills? From learning to navigate the CA State Library’s K-12 Online Content (e.g. Proquest & SIRS) to navigating the library for the right type of read, your Youth Librarian is happy to help!  Contact Youth Library Program Manager Carissa Devine (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to schedule a session with your class. 

Youth Librarian Led Sessions for your class:

• Introduction to Library Resources
• Navigating Digital Databases
• How to Find a Good Read

Library Programs: 

Let your students know about the following library programs -- whether they are looking for help with homework, reading aloud or to tinker freely in the Makerspace.  If there is a need for a program that we don't yet offer, don't hesistate to reach out to Youth Program Manager Carissa Devine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

• Makerspace at the Mammoth Lakes Library
  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2 - 5pm
• Teen Advisory Boards
  • @ Coleville Libary - monthly meeting on selected Friday afternoons
  • @ Lee Vining Library -- TBD
  • @ MHS -- TBD
• Mammoth Megaminds at the Mammoth Lakes Library An after school program that provides a safe space for students to work on homework, read with a mentor or play board games.  Teen volunteer Homework Coaches are present.  Interested in volunteering? Contack Carissa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • MUSD minimum days, 1:30 - 3:30
• iPadPro & Apple Pencil Lending for Teens  Teens can borrow a digital art bundle -- iPad, apple pencil & bluetooth headphones -- that includes apps for creating digital art (Adobe Fresco, Photoshop, Procreate).  Devices must remain in the library. 
  • @Coleville Library -- available whenever the library is open
  • @Lee Vining Library-- available whenever the library is open
  • @Mammoth Lakes Library -- available whenever the library is open
• Recording Studio
  • @Coleville Library -- available whenever the library is open
  • @Lee Vining Library -- available whenever the library is open 
  • @Mammoth Lakes Library -- TBD

Online Resources & Homework Help 

Did you know that you have access to reliable, trustworthy databases through your public library -- all for free?  Below you'll find a range of resources that will help you with all sorts of school tasks -- from simple homework assignments, to research papers or even just for your own curiosity.  

Mono County Library Sponsored Resources

You can access these resources using your 14 digit library card number:

KOHA Library Catalog

• Our online catalog. Sign in to renew materials and place holds - requires you to set up a password with Library Staff in advance.

OVERDRIVE (Library to Go)  

• Digital audio books & eBooks

Driver Education Program

• Includes 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and a FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.

California State Library Digital Resources

Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, ProQuest research databases, and Book Connections are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.  When accessing from home, you may need to enter either your school provided username and password or your Mono County Library card number. Need help?  Reach out to your Youth Librarian, Carissa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

These three databases are provided for all California students from the California State Library.

Use this section to find additional resources for Children and links to external websites and recommended reading lists. Click Here for Young Adults.

New at the Library

We are excited to share we now offer access to TeachingBooks.net for our parents, teachers, and young people. Use your Mono County library card to log in and find information on children's and young adult titles, authors, program ideas, as well as information for reading assignments and book reports.

Library Programs:

 Youth Programming Newsletter - Quarterly - Coming Soon

Storytimes

ABCMouse - Early Learning Resource you can use at the library for free, or sign up for at home account (monthly subscription cost).

Raising A Reader- Our early literacy outreach program for pre-school age children. 

Reading & Book Sites for Children

• KidsReads - Info about favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great books.
• Family Playground (ages 3-7)
• Scholastic Books: Bone, I Spy, 39 Clues, Harry Potter, Clifford & more
• International Children's Digital Library
• Teacher's Choices Chosen by teachers
• Children's Choices Chosen by kids themselves!
• Bookworm for Kids Booklists by theme, genre, subject, age
• Book Connections Children's Collection (through Grade 8).   Find books, authors, reviews for over 53,000 titles!
• Book Connections Family Engagement Kit for engaging around reading and books in the home.
• Book Connections en Español :  Book Connections se esfuerza por enriquecer con alegría la experiencia de todos al leer libros para niños y jóvenes.

Award Winners 

• American Indian Youth Literature Award from the Amercian Indian Library Association 
• Caldecott Medal for best illustrated childrens book 

Reading list & Recommended Reading Sites 

• Disability in Kid Lit 
• I'm Your Neighbor Books 
• Latinos in Kid Lit 
• Rainbow Books List 
• Children's Books to Read Together from Mono County Libraries
• Poetry Books for Kids from Mono County Libraries

Children Book Podcasts: 

• Book Club for Kids
• The Children's Book Podcast  
• Picture Booking! 
• The Yarn by School Library Journal 

Recommended New Children's Books at Mammoth Lakes Library -- Summer 2019:

• New Children's Picture Books
• New Middle School Books
• New Spanish Language Children's Books

The Law Library Collections in the Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport public libraries contain materials for use by the public, for free, to assist in researching common legal questions or issues.  Many of the materials are available to check out with your Mono County library card.   Library staff can help you locate and navigate materials and refer you to additional legal resources and experts.  Library staff cannot provide legal advice or comments on specific scenarios or laws.    

USEFUL LOCAL ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCES AND WEBSITES:

The Superior Court of Mono County website contains information about the county court system, as well as numerous resources including:

• • Current COVID restrictions at the Court and information about hearings and services.
  • Online Services
  • Common Local Forms and Filings
  • Self-Help Information
  • Local Rules of Mono County Court

Local ordinances can be found at these links:

• • Mono County
  • Mammoth Lakes
  • Bishop

The nearest California Tribal Court is the Bishop Paiute Tribal Court.

NEW! Eastern Sierra residents facing eviction or homelessness can get free legal assistance under the Remote Housing Assistance Program coordinated by the local California Indian Legal Services team.  This assistance is not limited to tribal members and is available to residents of Mono, Inyo and Alpine Counties via their office in Bishop or via any of their remote video link workstations.  Mono County stations can be found at Bridgeport and Walker Social Services Offices, Lee Vining Library,  and the Mammoth Lakes Housing office in Mammoth Lakes. Watch this 3 minute video to learn more or follow this link for specific contact details: https://www.calindian.org/rest/.

Findlaw's directory of lawyers serving Mono County.

NEW!  EBSCO's Legal Information Reference Center contains full-text e-books to help you navigate everyday legal issues from home/work/school.  All you need is a valid Mono County Library card to use these books for free!  Many of the titles are the digital versions of the same Nolo Press books we have in our print Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport collections.  Please contact your local Mono County Library branch location to get a library card.

ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL ONLINE LEGAL RESOURCES:

Additional information about common legal topics, the California court system, and programs administered by the California Judicial Branch can be found on the California Courts website, including additional Self-Help categories in English and Spanish, and free online legal forms, many available in Spanish.

The State Bar of California provides many resources for the public, including lawyer referral services, legal resources relating to immigration, and information for finding free legal help.

California's county public law libraries have created an online service that lets you chat live with a law librarian. The librarian can suggest or guide you to free online legal resources, recommend books and research techniques, and answer factual questions. Law librarians CANNOT interpret the law or give legal advice. Use the online Ask a Law Librarian service for research advice.   

Online video tutorials on basic legal research issues are available for viewing for free from these resources:

• Los Angeles Law Library's On Demand Classes
• San Diego Law Library's Classes YouTube Channel

The Council of California County Law Libraries has created a 'mini-research guide' designed to step an individual through the basics of legal research.

TheLawDictionary.org features Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal Dictionary 2nd Edition.  Black's Law Dictionary is the leading law dictionary in the United States.

FindLaw has a number of basic legal resources free for the public to use.

STATE AND FEDERAL CODES, REGULATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND JUDICIAL OPINIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THESE ONLINE RESOURCES:

• • California Law Codes
  • California Code of Regulations
  • The California Appellate Courts Case Information System provides case information for California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases, including copies of opinions, both published and unpublished. Case information is updated once an hour throughout the business day.
  • United States Code
  • United States Code of Federal Regulations
  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
  • Searchable Federal and Supreme Court opinions at Findlaw.
  • The official Supreme Court of the United States website.