Having a library card provides access to more than just books and magazine on shelves in the library; the card also gives you access to digital access to resources impacting our daily routines as well as our long-term goals.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - If you’re losing steam on your New Year’s resolution or need fresh inspiration to kick-start your goals, your library card will come in handy.

Library-goers can browse the library’s catalog for books and materials, and also have free access to a wide range of digital resources including videos, tutorials and apps.
 
For example, the online Craftsy has video courses on healthy cooking and eating and a full collection of fitness classes on stress management, sleep, supporting immunity, and exercise for all fitness levels.
 
Get Healthy U TV is a newer addition to Hoopla BingePasses and includes a diverse range of workouts for all fitness levels including yoga, circuit training, kickboxing, and barre.
 
The Great Courses on Kanopy has a Healthy Living collection featuring full courses on a range of health topics for physical, mental and emotional well-being including mindfulness, strength training, healthy cooking, yoga and building resilience. Kanopy also provides free access to thousands of movies with a library card.
 
Mango Languages, Pronunciator and Transparent Languages are perfect for anyone wanting to learning a new language or brush up on language skills.
 
LinkedIn Learning, Gale Courses and GetSetUp are all learning platforms covering a broad range of skills including staying safe online and building technical, creative, and interpersonal skills for professional and personal growth.
 
Creativebug in the Hoopla BingePasses collection offers video classes taught by top artists and downloadable resources that teach you how to crochet, knit, paint, draw, sew, quilt and more.
 
Consumer Reports has reliable and unbiased reviews and buying advice on products ranging from household appliances to money products like insurance and personal finance.
 
Valueline offers investment ratings, research, statistics and forecasts for thousands of stocks and mutual funds.
 
Weiss Financial Ratings are trusted guides to stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), banks, credit unions and insurance companies.
 
Browse Craftsy’s collection of courses covering landscape design, floral arrangement and vegetable gardening.
Or get garden design ideas and inspiration with the renowned British horticulture broadcaster and writer, Monty Don, new on Hoopla BingePasses.

For reading ideas, look at staff picks and book lists curated by Sacramento Public Library librarians for readers of all ages on the Libby app. Or check out one of the library’s book groups led by library staff in branch and online. There’s something for all reading interests, from romance to mystery to graphic novels.

Get Ready for College Entrance Exams

For students who want to prepare for the SAT, ACT and AP exams, the Sacramento Public Library also provides free test prep, tutoring and college essay help. Your library card gives you free access to a wide range of online tools to help you prepare for college entrance exams and essays.

Peterson’s Test & Career Prep offers free GMAT, GRE, MCAT and LSAT online practice tests. You’ll also find info on scholarships and financial aid.

Tutor.com offers online test prep and tutors who will work individually with students on AP, International Baccalaureate (IB), ACT, SAT, and college admissions and scholarship essays. Students can select a tutor based on their profile and subject expertise and schedule a tutoring session at a time that works for them.

To find a Sacramento Public Library Branch near you, go online to saclibrary.org. Or call 916-264-2700 or toll free 800-561-4636.