Online Resources
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E-Resources
Academic OneFile Select (GALE)
Access scholarly content for key college courses, including peer-reviewed journals.
Access Pennsylvania
Search a catalog of over 2,000 Pennsylvania libraries.
Ancestry
Access U.S. census records and other vital historical documents.
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AP Newsroom
View historical events through photographs, audio, and video from over 185 years.
Auto Repair Source
Get up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Beanstack Reading Challenges
Join our community Reading Challenges! Log the minutes you read to earn badges and prizes.
Black Freedom Struggle: Primary Resources
Explore historical documents and primary sources related to Black history.
BookFLIX
Watch and read interactive books and videos for children on various educational topics.
Booklist Online
Browse over 120,000 book and media reviews with recommended reading lists.
Britannica School PreK - 5th
Explore a comprehensive encyclopedia for younger learners with multimedia resources.
Comics Plus Children
Readers enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books.
Comics Plus Teens
Readers enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books.
Comics Plus Adults
Readers enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books.
Contemporary Authors
Find biographical and bibliographical details on influential authors.
Cypress Resume
Create professional resumes and cover letters with step-by-step guidance.
Ebony Magazine Archive: 1945-2014
This magazine covers social topics with an African-American focus
Elementary (GALE In Context)
Find educational content for elementary students on various topics.
GreenFILE
Research environmental topics across multiple disciplines, from law to technology.
Health and Wellness (GALE)
Explore health information from medical journals, reference works, and multimedia.
Heritage Quest
Explore U.S. censuses, family histories, and historical records for genealogy research.
High School (GALE OneFile)
Find research materials for secondary school students across various subjects.
Introduction to U.S. History: Slavery in America
Access documents detailing the history and impact of slavery in America.
Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution
Explore resources documenting the American Revolution and its social impact.
Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War
Learn about the Civil War through a collection covering its causes, battles, and consequences.
LISTA
Search journals and books in library science and technology.
Learning Express Library
Access test prep, college admissions help, career guidance, and skill-building resources.
Mango Language Database
Learn new languages through interactive courses.
Merck Manuals Online
Find free, reliable medical information for both consumers and professionals.
Middle School (GALE In Context)
Access trusted research content for middle school students on various subjects.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Search a multilingual family history database with historical documents and photos.
National Geographic Magazine Archive 1888-2020
Read a renowned magazine covering science, nature, travel, and culture.
News (GALE OneFile)
Search and read full-text newspapers from regional, national, and international sources.
Pennsylvania Job Resources
Discover resources for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers
PA Photos and Documents
Explore millions of digitized photographs, documents, and newspapers
Philadelphia Inquirer Historical Archive
Read The Philadelphia Inquirer’s archived issues from 1829 – 1922 online.
PRESSREADER
Get digital access to more than 7,000 local, national, and world newspapers in over 50 languages.
Reference Solutions (FKA ReferenceUSA)
Detailed information on more than 50 million U.S. businesses and over 150 million U.S. residents.
Scholastic Teachables
Browse thousands of printable lesson plans and educational materials.
Science Reference E-Book Collection
Access science reference books covering topics like biology, climate, and engineering.
Science Reference Source
Research science topics with encyclopedias, periodicals, and high-quality images.
SIRS Discoverer
Search a database covering history, health, math, science, social studies, and more.
Small Engine Repair Source
Find repair guides and maintenance help for small engines.
Teacher Reference Center
Browse indexed and abstracted journals for educators.
Time Magazine Archive 1923-2000
Access an archive of a prominent weekly news magazine from 1923 to 2000.
Transparent Language Online
Learn or improve foreign language skills through online courses.
U.S. News & World Report Magazine Archive: 1926-1984
This magazine features a broad variety of topics in current events, politics and business
Power Library
POWER Library
Access thousands of full-text periodical articles, newspapers, and more.
PowerTeens
Provides online resources held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania.
PowerKids
Provides online resources for kids.
Power Library Ebooks
Explore Power Library’s catalog of E-books.