Explore a vast collection of books, resources and tools available for downloading to your computer, tablet or mobile device. Search here to download an eBook, improve your financial literacy, search your family tree, get homework help, read an eZine – and so much more.
Sites listed are for the exclusive use of library patrons. Enter your Library ID number when prompted. (Located on the back of your library card.)
Sites marked with an asterisk* are provided as part of the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library. This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, Governor.
ACADEMIC SEARCH MAIN EDITION*
Research
Discover full-text scholarly content for major college courses. Designed specifically for academic institutions and college-level students, Academic Search Main Edition provides authoritative full-text and peer-reviewed journals from nearly 1,900 full-text journals and nearly 1,300 full-text peer-reviewed journals. Subjects covered include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and theology, and more.
ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA*
Library Collections
Search a single catalog reflecting the holdings of over 1,500 Pennsylvania libraries and their combined collections of over 41 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more.
ANCESTRY LIBRARY
Genealogy
In Library use only.
Search your family history with a large variety of data bases including U.S. Census records, court, land and probate documents, military records, church rolls, city directories and steamship passenger lists.
AP NEWSROOM*
View the greatest events in world history with photographs, audio sound bites, video, and graphics, for over 185 years. Over 3,000 photos/images/sound bites/graphics added daily, including audio and visual snapshots of breaking news events, today’s hot topics, great moments in news, sports and entertainment, celebrity portraits, and 20 million royalty-free stock images.
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database. The database includes 30 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more. The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.
AUTO REPAIR SOURCE*
Auto Repair
Discover the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE IN THE UNITED STATES*
The Black Freedom Struggle resource is provided at no cost to the POWER Library by ProQuest. It features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. By centering on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it is hoped that this collection imbues the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter.
BOOKFLIX*
Literacy for Pre-K to grade 3
Watch videos and read books about Animals and Nature, Earth and Sky, People and Places, ABC’s and 1, 2, 3’s, Family and Community, Music and Rhyme, Adventure, and more. Enjoy read aloud with words highlighting and interactive games. Some films and books are available in Spanish too!
BRITANNICA SCHOOL ELEMENTARY*
Pre-K to 5th Grade
Britannica School Elementary is a comprehensive source of informational text for younger learners pre-K to grade 5. It includes encyclopedia articles, images, videos, and magazine articles. There is a Britannica Fundamentals section for children Pre-K through grade 2.
COMPUTER SKILLS CENTER
Part of Learning Express Library, Computer Skills Center provides tutorials and videos to help adult learners. Topics include:
CONTEMPORARY AUTHORS*
Discover biographical and bibliographical information on more than 160,000 of today’s most influential authors.
CRAFT & HOBBY
Unleash your creative potential with Craft & Hobby! Browse and discover a world of online classes, tutorials, and imaginative projects for all kinds of crafts and hobbies, from knitting to yoga and everything in between. Simply use your library card number to sign in and start exploring.
CRICKET MEDIA COLLECTION*
E-Books
Includes hundreds of e-books from renowned family publisher Cricket Media. It can help build strong literacy skills in students from grades pre-K to 8 by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.
EBSCO E-BOOKS*
E-Books & Research
Select from over 16,000 eBooks from the world’s leading publishers across all major subject areas. Perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online.
FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
Genealogy
FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization and website offering genealogical records, education, and software. Please note that this website will ask for you to create an account.
FOUNDATION CENTER
Grant Research
Available at Albright Memorial Library Only
The most current, accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information available on U.S. foundations and other grant providers.
GALE E-BOOKS*
E-Books
Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more.
GALE IN CONTEXT: ELEMENTARY*
Elementary students in Kindergarten through grade 5 will find age-appropriate content covering a broad range of educational topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, etc.
GALE IN CONTEXT: HIGH SCHOOL*
High school students will have access to age-appropriate content from magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, and engaging multi-media covering a wide range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports, and environmental studies.
GALE IN CONTEXT: MIDDLE SCHOOL*
Discover reliable and trusted information on a variety of topics to support middle school student research for government, U.S and world history, geography, literature, sciences, and social issues. Middle School offers cross-curricular content aligned to national and state standards, and presents material organized into a highly visual and topic portal approach to quickly find answers.
GALE ONEFILE: NEWS*
Browse and read full-text newspapers from more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, plus leading titles from around the world, or search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. News also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.
GREENFILE*
Research
This comprehensive e-resource draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.
HELPNOW
HelpNow™ offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation as well as a writing lab, online study group functionality and more! Live tutors are available daily from 2 to 11 pm.
HOOPLA
Read, Watch, & Listen
Instantly download or stream over 1,000,000 titles on Hoopla, from ebooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and comics. Create a free account with your Lackawanna County Library card. Content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS and Android.
JOBNOW
JobNow™ provides live online assistance, powerful tools, and other resources for job-seekers including Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career resources, and an Adult Learning Center. Live Interview Coaching is available daily from 2 pm to 11 pm.
KANOPY
Streaming Video
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform that delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films, available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet.
LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY
Test Preparation
A comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests.
LEGAL INFORMATION REFERENCE CENTER
Forms, definitions, legal and publications to help a lay person understand the law covering business and family matters, real estate, personal finance and taxes, estate planning and more.
LIBBY APP
Browse and search the Lackawanna County Library System’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks from the comfort of home and download selections to your device. Fiction, non-fiction, classics and children’s books available.
MASTERFILE
Research
Full text articles from more than 1,700 reference resources, magazines, and journals covering general interest subject areas such as business, education, law, science and more.
MASTERFILE REFERENCE EBOOK COLLECTION
Research
Over 700 full text eBooks covering general interest subject areas such as business, education, law, science and more.
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER
Investment Research
Up-to-date information for investors about stocks, mutual funds, and other investment options, with help and education for the private investor.
MYHERITAGE LIBRARY EDITION*
Genealogy
This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE ARCHIVE (1888-2020)
OVERDRIVE
Our collection is growing as we join the Northeast Pennsylvania Digital Library.
eBooks & eAudiobooks
Browse and search the Lackawanna County Library System’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks from the comfort of home and download selections to your device. Fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, comics, classics and children’s books available. Download the Libby App
PA PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS*
Explore millions of digitized photographs, documents, and newspapers from Pennsylvania’s rich and varied history. The collections are provided by libraries and other organizations across the Commonwealth.
ParentTV
ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from infancy through to teenage years. Over 40 ParentTV experts provide research-based advice that is easy to understand via short, smart videos for busy teachers, parents, grandparents, foster parents….anyone who is helping to raise kids.
PENNSYLVANIA JOB RESOURCES*
Discover job resources for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers. These Pennsylvania government provided resources are designed to help you find a good career, review job openings, and match you with employers.
POWER KIDS*
Pennsylvania’s Electronic Reference Library for Kids
Chat with a librarian, find great pictures and facts for your papers and projects and more!
POWER LIBRARY*
Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library brings together in one place access to the collections and resources of libraries across the state. The subjects covered include, but are not limited to: Biography, Business, Children’s Resources, Education, Find a Book, General Reference, Health and Science, Literature, and Newspapers and Magazines.
PROQUEST EBOOK CENTRAL*
This resource includes 112 titles on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cover subjects such as business, education, fine arts, history, political science, social science, juvenile literature, and sports and recreation.
READERS’ GUIDE RETROSPECTIVE (1890-1982)
Available at Albright Memorial Library Only
This database contains comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America.
SCIENCE REFERENCE EBOOK COLLECTION*
E-Books & Research
Explore science from over 230 full-text eBooks! This collection of reference titles covers a wide variety of topics such as animals, biology, climate change, computing, engineering, experiments, life science, nature, oceans, physical science, and weather.
SCIENCE REFERENCE SOURCE*
Research
Perform research from hundreds of full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other reliable sources. View more than 280,000 high-quality science images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library.
SIRS DISCOVERER*
Research
This database provides coverage in areas including history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. All newspaper, magazine, and reference book content is 100% full text, editorially-selected and indexed from over 2,200 reliable, high-quality global sources, including 400 full-text nonfiction books and around 300 full-text book chapters from publishers such as Britannica, World Book, Rosen Publishing Group, Enslow, and ReferencePoint Press.
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER*
Research
Find detailed repair guides for all types of small engines. Offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers
TEACHER REFERENCE CENTER*
Research
This e-resource for teachers provides indexing and abstracts for 280 peer-reviewed journals.
THE LACKAWANNA VALLEY DIGITAL ARCHIVES
The LVDA is a collection of Lackawanna Valley related books, photos, videos, paintings and other artifacts.
TIME MAGAZINE ARCHIVE (1923-2000)
This archive presents 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. The 4,000 issues include reports of national and international current events, politics, sports, and entertainment.
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE*
Whether you’re a true language learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language—Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it.
TRUEFLIX*
TrueFLIX are enhanced eBooks that provided a variety of text, media, primary sources, fiction, video, audio clips, images and related websites to help you explore Social Studies and Science topics in a fun way.
