Digital Books & Music, see Overdrive, below

Gale Directory Library
Ebook resource: Gale Directory Library is a database that includes the 3-volume set of Encylopedia of Associations (including Regional, State & Local; National; and International Organizations) as well as the National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations.  These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

Overdrive's Northern California Digital Library
Access digital books and music via the Northern California Digital Library site. Choose from almost 3,300 bestsellers, biographies, reference books and more to download to your personal PC, laptop, mobile device and PDA or MP3 player using your Palo Alto City Library card.
Learn how to get started with e-books from Overdrive's Northern California Digital Library.

Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 33,000 free ebooks to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device.

Safari Tech Books Online
Over 4,300 computer and information technology titles.

Tumblebook Library (e-books for e-kids)
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources. Requires Flash player.