Suggested Websites - Middletown Public Library

Suggested sources for information on a variety of subjects.

ChatPA – free to all residents of Pennsylvania 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Chat is here to help you get answers to your questions, any time and anywhere you have Internet access.

Google
Bing
DuckDuckGo – privacy protection on your browser for free with one download
C.R.A.A.P. Test — The C.R.A.A.P test is a simple way to evaluate a website using 5 different categories: Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Click and find questions to ask for each category to determine if the website is credible and appropriate for your research.

POWER Library – Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources. Categories include: Auto & Small Engine Repair, Biography, Business & Economics, College Resources, Computers & Technology, Diversity & Inclusion, DIY (Do It Yourself), Elementary Research, Education, Find a Book, General Reference, High School Research, Health, History, Literature, Middle School Research, Newspapers & Magazines, Science, & Spanish Language!

Consumer Information Center
Credit Report – only authorized website for free annual credit report
C.R.A.A.P. Test — The C.R.A.A.P test is a simple way to evaluate a website using 5 different categories: Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Click and find questions to ask for each category to determine if the website is credible and appropriate for your research.

Assisted Living Facilities in Pennsylvania — guide offers valuable information on assisted living options in Pennsylvania, covering costs, payment options, and more.
What You Need To Know About The Benefits of Reading and Libraries for Seniors — It’s essential to understand that nearly 1 in 5 seniors experience mild cognitive impairment, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Engaging in regular reading activities is a powerful way to combat cognitive decline, while also reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and even extending life expectancy. Our insightful guide explores the vast benefits of reading for seniors, provides practical tips to inspire their reading journey, and underscores the supportive role libraries play in promoting cognitive and social wellness.

Medline Plus
WebMD
Mayo Clinic
Teen Health & Wellness Hotlines – Listed are hotlines, help lines, and information lines, organized by subject. These national organizations can also refer you to state/provincial and local services in your community.
TeensHealth – The Nemours Foundation. Also link to KidsHealth and sections for Parents and for Educators
Beyond Blue – Provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to young people
MyHealthfinder – US Dept of Human Services. Trusted information to help your family stay healthy
Merck Manuals – Information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language.
WHO World Health Organization – Countries and their health data and issues
Medknow – With over 40 print + online journals, is probably the largest open access publisher of print journals in the world and provides immediate free access to the electronic editions of the journals.
ClinicalTrials.gov – Gives you information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
PubMed Central – The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.