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DID YOU KNOW?
You can text the library at 562 -284-2766 (to renew books or ask questions)
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning online learning site taught
by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses
and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. Videos,
tutorials, and courses are offered in the following languages: English,
French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. LinkedIn
Learning is free and easy to access with your library card and PIN.
World Book is an easy-to-use tool to help kids do online research. Children
can explore a wealth of subjects with articles, videos, reports, engaging
activities, and games. It is designed for grades Pre-K through 12. All you
need is your Signal Hill Public Library card and PIN and you can access it
from any computer.
LIBRARY
TUTORING PROGRAM
This program is sponsored by Signal Hill Petroleum.
Looking for help to build your skills in math and science? Call
us for more information and eligibility requirements for this
FREE tutoring service! The program does not meet on school
holidays. Interested individuals must meet specific eligibility
requirements to participate. Limited space available. Please
call the Library for more information.
LIBRARY SERVICES
TEXT-A-LIBRARIAN
Text-a-librarian at 562-284-2766 to renew
books, check the status of your account, or
ask a reference question! Text-a-Librarian is
available only during open library hours.
E-BOOKS
To download an e-Book, use your library card
and pin to sign on to Overdrive.
WIRELESS PRINTING
Wireless printing is available for all Signal
Hill Public Library cardholders. Send a print
job from your laptop or desktop computer
at home or from your mobile device while
visiting us. Visit our Wireless Printing page for
instructions.
STUDY SPACE
Reading areas, tables, computers, and 2 study
rooms are available on a first-come, first-
served basis to provide space for relaxing,
researching, studying, and enjoying Library
materials. Study rooms are first-come, first-
served and can only be reserved on the day
of the reservation. Reservations are for 1 hour.
Study rooms close 15 minutes prior to closing.
Visit the Reference Desk with your library card
to reserve a study room.
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
Patrons may request books and other materials
unavailable at the Signal Hill Public Library
through our Inter-Library Loan Program.
Patrons will be charged $3.00 per request.
LIBRARY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH PRINT DISABILITIES
California’s Library Services for People with
Print Disabilities, in association with the
Library of Congress, provides free Braille
and audio books, magazines and playback
equipment to all eligible Californians unable
to read standard print. Follow the California’s
Library Services link to find your local braille
and talking book library and sign up for free
library service.
PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS
Patrons wishing to utilize the computers must
possess a valid library card. Reservations are
available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Flash drives are available for use.
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Adults ages 18 and over may utilize a
computer for one hour per day with limited
additional time if no other patrons are
waiting.
Youths ages 10 to 17 may have internet
access with signed permission from a
parent or legal guardian.
Children ages 4 to 9 may have access to
pre-programmed educational games.
Children under 4 must have a parent with
them at all times while using the computer.
Computer Print-out Fees: $0.20 per page in
black-and-white. $0.35 per page in color.
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