» Area Agency on Aging

The purpose of the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend is to plan and coordinate comprehensive, community based programs which responds to those older persons in the Coastal Bend Region with the greatest social and economic needs, especially the frail, low income and minorities, enabling them to remain independent and healthy as long as possible

» Author Spotlight - Corpus Christi Public Libraries

Corpus Christi Public Libraries provides this reader advisory service free for everyone. 

» Birds of the World

Birds of the World is a powerful resource that brings deep, scholarly content from four celebrated works of ornithology into a single platform where biologists and birders can find comprehensive life history information on birds. Every bird has a story. Discover them all with Birds of the World.

» Book Connections (TexShare Database)

Resources about children's and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader’s Advisory to help you choose the right book.

» Book Newsletter – Corpus Christi Public Libraries

Find booklists, author spotlights, new book alerts, and more.

» BookLooks

A crowdsourced resource created by parents. BookLooks writes and collects detailed and easy to understand book content reviews. CCPL does not endorse the ratings provided. 

» Bright by Text

Sign up for free parenting advice by text. 

» Brightly

Online storytimes, book lists, and articles related to reading.

» Brightly Storytime

Online storytime. Full-length picture books are read out loud.

» Caring.com Senior Resources

We’ve helped millions of seniors and families select the right senior care products and services for their loved ones while also saving time and money. We want caregivers to feel less alone and less stressed when navigating the world of difficult senior care decisions.

» Chilton Library (TexShare Database)

ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

» CloudLibrary

Browse eBooks and eAudiobooks. Available for free with your library card. 

» CloudLibrary Newsstand

Over 7,500 titles in more than 60 languages. Accessible with your library card. 

» Coastal Bend Council of Governments

The Council is a voluntary association of cities and counties in eleven-county region centered around the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. It is a governmental agency with legal responsibility for multi-jurisdictional planning in program areas such as emergency communication systems, criminal justice, solid waste management, environmental protection, homeland security planning, and Area Agency on Aging.

» Coastal Bend Food Bank

Find food pantries, nutrition classes, information on a diabetes self-management program, and more. 

» Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation

Current services include wellness exercise classes, primary health care, mental health and substance misuse programs, infectious disease testing, education and linkage to treatment, and evidence-based substance misuse prevention curriculum for youth.

» Common Sense Media

Ratings and reviews on movies, TV, books, games, podcasts, and apps. Subscription required for all-access. 

» Community Resource Guide

A list of local resources compiled by the Corpus Christi Police Department Homeless Resource Officer. For more information on additional services provided within the agency, please contact the agency directly. 

» Data Axel (AKA Reference USA)

The premier source of business and consumer data for reference and research.  Offers accurate data on 95 Million businesses and 287 million consumers.

» Digital Learn

A collection of self-directed tutorials for digital literacy support and training.  Learn basic computer skills such as using a computer, navigating a web site, and searching.

» eBooks at EBSCOhost (TexShare Database)

Full text for thousands of recently published fiction and nonfiction books on a variety of topics, such as business, economics, history, law, literature, psychology, religion, the STEM subjects and more.

» ECI Project Ninos

The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program is for families with children, age 0-3, with disabilities and developmental delays.

» Edelweiss Plus

Edelweiss is the book industry's platform to market, sell, discover, and order new titles.  Search for a book to find professional reviews and awards.

» Entertainment Software Review Board

ESRB ratings provide information about what’s in a game or app so parents and consumers can make informed choices about which games are right for their family.

» E-Read Texas Collection on BiblioBoard (TexShare Database)

A collection of e-books from the E-Read Texas Unlimited Collection, including popular non-fiction such as travel, nutrition and health, and gardening, along with adult and young adult fiction. Accessible anywhere in Texas; no login required.

» E-Read Texas for Kids (TexShare Database)

Part of the E-Read Texas collection, these e-books are curated specifically for grades PK-5 and include materials from Time for Kids, books on crafting, and a number of high-lo readers. Accessible anywhere in Texas; no login required.

» ERIC Database

A comprehensive, easy-to-use, searchable, Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information. It is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences within the U.S. Department of Education.

» Fold3 Library Edition (TexShare Database)

Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

» Gale Academic OneFile (TexShare Database)

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

» Gale Books and Authors (TexShare Database)

Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics. 

» Gale Business: Entrepreneurship (TexShare Database)

Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

» Gale Business: Insights (TexShare Database)

Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports. 

» Gale Databases (TexShare Database)

From student favorites like Gale In Context suite to our flagship InfoTrac databases, we offer dozens of powerful research platforms to put vetted sources right at your users fingertips.

» Gale eBooks (TexShare Database)

Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research. 

» Gale General OneFile (TexShare Database)

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research. 

» Gale Health and Wellness (TexShare Database)

Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices. 

» Gale In Context: Biography (TexShare Database)

Discover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content. 

» Gale In Context: College (TexShare Database)

An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects.

» Gale In Context: Elementary (TexShare Database)

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content. 

» Gale In Context: Environmental Studies (TexShare Database)

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. 

» Gale In Context: High School (TexShare Database)

Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources. 

» Gale In Context: Middle School (TexShare Database)

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

» Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints (TexShare Database)

OVIC is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of todays hottest social issues. Topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, and audio files.

» Gale In Context: Science (TexShare Database)

Science In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of todays most significant science topics.

» Gale Interactive: Science (TexShare Database)

Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.

» Gale Literature (TexShare Database)

Gale Literary Sources integrates full-text literary content with metadata and subject indexing and provides workflow tools to analyze information. You can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library's Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.

» Gale Literature Resource Center (TexShare Database)

Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.

» Gale Literature: LitFinder (TexShare Database)

Access literary works and authors throughout history, including full-text poems, plays, short stories, speeches, and more.

» Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series (TexShare Database)

Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.

» Gale Literature: Twayne's Author Series (TexShare Database)

Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.

» Gale OneFile: Agriculture (TexShare Database)

Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.

» Gale OneFile: Business (TexShare Database)

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media (TexShare Database)

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.

» Gale OneFile: Computer Science (TexShare Database)

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.

» Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues (TexShare Database)

Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women’s lives across the globe.

» Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice (TexShare Database)

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

» Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts (TexShare Database)

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

» Gale Onefile: Diversity Studies (TexShare Database)

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.

» Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory (TexShare Database)

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.

» Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete (TexShare Database)

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.

» Gale OneFile: Entrepreneurship (TexShare Database)

Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

» Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies and Policy (TexShare Database)

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

» Gale OneFile: Fine Arts (TexShare Database)

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

» Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture (TexShare Database)

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

» Gale OneFile: Gender Studies (TexShare Database)

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

» Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine (TexShare Database)

Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.

» Gale OneFile: High School Edition (TexShare Database)

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

» Gale OneFile: Home Improvement (TexShare Database)

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

» Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism (TexShare Database)

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

» Gale OneFile: Information Science (TexShare Database)

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: Informe Académico (TexShare Database)

Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America.

» Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability (TexShare Database)

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

» Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management (TexShare Database)

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence (TexShare Database)

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: News (TexShare Database)

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

» Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health (TexShare Database)

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

» Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (TexShare Database)

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

» Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies (TexShare Database)

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

» Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines (TexShare Database)

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.

» Gale OneFile: Psychology (TexShare Database)

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

» Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy (TexShare Database)

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: Science (TexShare Database)

Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: U.S. History (TexShare Database)

Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.

» Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers (TexShare Database)

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

» Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism (TexShare Database)

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

» Gale OneFile: World History (TexShare Database)

Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.

» Gale Power Search (TexShare Database)

Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.

» Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academy (TexShare Database)

Discover an interactive learning program for children ages three to six. Aligned with preschool and elementary standards. 

» Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids (TexShare Database)

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

» Gale Presents: National Geographic Virtual Library (TexShare Database)

Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

» Gale Presents: Udemy (TexShare Database)

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

» GeoRef (TexShare Database)

The GeoRef database, established by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) in 1966, provides access to the most comprehensive geoscience literature of the world. GeoRef contains millions of references to geoscience maps, serial, and non-serial literature. The database includes references to all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey.

» Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading internet safety website. We provide unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

» Goodreads

Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Includes booklists and user reviews. Create an account to track and rate what you read.

» Google Maps

Up-to-date maps and directions.  Maps with real-time updates for traffic and public transportation. 

» Government Salaries

GovSalaries provides a searchable nationwide salaries database of more than 50 million salaries records from over 60k sources. This data usually includes name, surname, monthly wage, annual wage and employer statistics.

» HeritageQuest Online (TexShare Database)

HeritageQuest® Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating back to the 1700s.

» Hippy

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) empowers parents as the primary educators of their children.

» Internet Archive Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, we provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, people with print disabilities, and the general public. Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge

» Job and Career Accelerator (TexShare Database)

A job search and career exploration resource with more than 1,100 occupations, sample resumes and cover letters, current job and internship postings, and guidance on preparing for and getting a job.

» KEDT Learning Media

Learning activities are available for teachers or for students. For grades preK – 12.

» Kiddle

Kiddle is a search engine for kids. Does contain ads at the top of the results list. The results page has illustrations, and it is possible to search for images, videos, and news. There is also a kpedia which is a kiddle encyclopedia. Kiddle uses Google safe search but is not affliated with Google.

» Kirkus Reviews

Professional book reviews.

» LearningExpress Library (TexShare Database)

User created book lists, reviews, and recommendations. Create an account to track and rate what you read. 

» Legal Forms (TexShare Database)

Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.

» LibraryThing

User created book lists, reviews, and recommendations. Create an account to track and rate what you read. 

» Life Magazine Archive, 1936-2000 (TexShare Database)

A comprehensive cover-to-cover collection of Life Magazine issues, spanning its very first issue in November 1936 through December 2000, including images from the famed photojournalism magazine.

» MapQuest

Up-to-date maps and directions. MapQuest is an American free online web mapping service. It was launched in 1996 as the first commercial web mapping service.

» Media Smarts

An extensive site with information for children, parents and teachers. The information provided deals with all forms of the media. By the Canadian Centre for Digital and Media Literacy.

» Military Database (TexShare Database)

The Military Database covers topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.

» Mobile Parent

Tips for Parents. Learn more about how you can help your family practice healthy wireless habits.

» Morningstar Investment Research Center

An online resource for new and experienced investors.  Provides access to Morningstar’s financial information, independent research, and detailed financial analyses. 

» National Cybersecurity Alliance

We want to make it easy for everyone to learn more about cybersecurity and staying safe online. That’s why we’ve collected all of our easy-to-follow resources and guides to share with you — and for you to share with others. Explore articles and other resources you need to raise awareness at home, work, school, or throughout your community.

» New Book Alerts - Corpus Christi Public Library

» Newsweek Magazine Archive, 1933-2012 (TexShare Database)

An archive of Newsweek magazine, one of the premier US weeklies of the 20th -21st centuries, from its launch in 1933 to 2012 (when the print edition originally stopped).

» Nueces County Appraisal District

Nueces County Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Nueces County. Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district.

» Nueces County Public Health District

Find the Community Resource Guide, health education, information about immunizations and more.

» Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information for more than 300 occupational profiles covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy.

» Parents as Teachers

Program for children ages 0 - 5, provides caregivers with long-term, home-based parenting education.

» PBS Kids

Games and videos featuring your favorite PBS kids show characters. 

» ProQuest African American Heritage (TexShare Database)

ProQuest African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

» ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Texas Collection

Includes current Caller-Times newspapers. 

» ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American-Statesman (1871-1980) (TexShare Database)

This archive includes back issues of the Austin American Statesman from 1971-1980. It provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.

» ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The El Paso Times (1881-2009) (TexShare Database)

This archive includes back issues of the El Paso Times from 1881-2009 and El Paso Herald Post (1896-1996), plus related titles. It provides coverage of news and events, with a focus on far west Texas and the Texas-Mexico border region.

» ProQuest Research Databases (TexShare Database)

Search all the ProQuest periodical and research databases in one place. Genealogy resources are included.

» ProQuest SciTech Premium (TexShare Database)

The SciTech Premium Collection includes the Natural Science Collection and the Technology Collection and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more.

» Recursos Para Hispanohablantes (TexShare Database)

A center for native Spanish speakers to learn basic academic skills including how to prepare for the GED en Espanol, Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadan en espanol.

» Screen It First

A crowdsourced resource where any individual can screen books for language, violence/death, sexual content, LGBTQIA+, alcohol/drugs, racism, lying/stealing, dark content, or potty humor. Site is a paid Amazon Affiliate.

» SeniorHousingNet

At SeniorHousingNet, we aim to help older adults find housing that will meet their current and future care needs, while allowing the most active and social lifestyles possible

» Starfall

Educational games and activities for grades preK – 5^th.  Some content requires paid subscription.

» Stop Bullying

Information on cyberbullying from the US government.

» StoryCub

Storybooks read aloud in online videos.

» Storyline Online

Streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. 

» Storytime Anytime

A YouTube channel.  We read, review and showcase the illustrations of your favorite kids books.

» TeachingBooks.net (TexShare Database)

TeachingBooks.net -- Bring to life childrens and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!

» Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

» Texas Digital Sanborn Maps (TexShare Database)

Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

» Texas Government Website

Your portal to the Texas government.  Buy a fishing license, get small business guidance, find government services, apply for benefits like SNAP, and more.

» Texas Law Help

TexasLawHelp.org is dedicated to providing free, reliable legal information to low-income Texans. The website is part of a national legal aid effort that is using technology to enhance and expand the delivery of legal services.

» Texas Legal Services Center

TLSC's legal advice, education, and representation are provided at no cost. Apply online to see if you qualify.

» Time Magazine Archive 1923-2000 (TexShare Database)

An extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.

» Transparent Language

Learn a language through lessons that use listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

» Twentieth-Century American Poetry (TexShare Database)

This unparalleled collection includes some 50,000 poems drawn from 750 volumes by over 300 poets, including Adrienne Rich, Andrei Codrescu, Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, Denise Levertov, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, and Cathy Song.

» Twentieth-Century English Poetry (TexShare Database)

A collection of more than 600 volumes of poetry by 283 poets from 1900 to the present day, including W.B. Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen, Thom Gunn, Fleur Adcock, Paul Muldoon, Tony Harrison, Benjamin Zephaniah and Carol Ann Duffy, and incorporating the poets in The Faber Poetry Library.

» United Way of the Coastal Bend

To provide families with the tools they need to support their children, Success By 6 has thoughtfully compiled a list of community resources to help you and your child on your journey to a happy, healthy and successful life.

» Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend

Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend supports an employer-driven, integrated system that consolidates employment, job training, and work-related services.