Research & Databases
Universal Class
Dive into a diverse catalog of over 600 online courses, each offering Continuing Education Units. Delve into a vast array of subjects, from Computer Training, Personal Finance, and Writing Skills, to Pet and Animal Care, Professional Development, Health, Arts & Crafts, and beyond!
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is the premier job search, reference, and mailing list resource. Its databases are ideal for finding sales leads; for doing market research; and for locating job opportunities, friends, and relatives.
GALE Ebooks
Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more! With over 300 titles and the different volumes that are included with each title, expect a hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Get comprehensive financial information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and various investment indexes.
Tutor.com
Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for all grades and Adults in over 60 subjects. No appointment is necessary! Tutors are available 2 pm–9 pm. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® SAT®/ACT®Essentials for self-study, 24/7.
Student Research Help
Find research guides on the research process and on specific topics you might have for assignments–history, literature, science, current events, arts, economics, social issues and more. Middle and High School and one great Elementary Guide to start them off right!
Chat with a Librarian
Chat online now with a librarian for help with any topic or information need. Formerly known as “Ask Here PA”
PA’s Power Library
Search articles and databases, job resources, POWER Kids, POWER Teens, Access PA catalog and much more! If you are a Pennsylvania resident you can use these resources without a local library card by applying for an ecard HERE
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POWER Kids
BookFLIX — read books online
TrueFLIX — watch videos online
Discover PA For Kids!
Gale Elementary — for research!
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POWER Teens
POWER Teens provides online resources including full-text research e-resources, collections of photographs and documents, the statewide catalog of materials held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania, and Chat with a Librarian. Click and SCROLL DOWN!
Gale Databases
Full text databases, including general references, newspapers, auto repair manuals, and subject databases covering business, health, education, government, and more.