In the absence of traditional brick-and-mortar City-operated libraries, the City of Vernon has sought out creative solutions to encourage literacy, make books available to the community, and inspire a love of reading and learning. Research suggests that American children are reading for leisure at a declining rate compared to children in prior decades; and reading for pleasure is becoming less popular amongst adults, and those who still read for pleasure are reading less per day.

In an effort to address these challenges, the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program provides subscriptions for e-book services to Vernon residents, and Amazon Kindle e-readers with Kids+ Kindle Unlimited e-book subscriptions to TK-12th grade students living in Vernon. For adult readers in the City, the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program provides subscriptions to either Amazon Unlimited or Audible which, collectively, offer access to millions of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines. E-readers allow readers easy access to a library of books on a single device, with the added benefit of an integrated dictionary and language translation. Please note that annual subscriptions to Everand (formerly known as Scribd) are temporarily unavailable.

To participate in the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program, Vernon residents must submit an enrollment form. And, once enrolled, families that enjoy their e-reader subscriptions can apply with the City for an annual renewal. Please contact CityAdmin@cityofvernon.org with any questions about the Vernon Reads! Virtual Library Program.

Additional virtual reading/learning resources are provided by the Los Angeles County Public Library, serving residents of all cities in LA County. As an LA County resident, you can receive immediate, unlimited access to Library resources like eBooks, audiobooks, movie and TV streaming, and music.

You’ll need: An LA County Digital Library Card, a PIN, and a computer or device with internet access. If you don't have a Digital Library Card, the application process is simple. You need only provide your name, birthdate, and address to receive your card number and PIN via email.

Remember, there are also local libraries you may visit - the cities of Maywood and Huntington Park each have conveniently located LA County branches - each is around 3 miles from Vernon. For more details on library locations, free e-Library access, events, resources, and to apply for your library card, you may visit the LA County Library website.