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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.
COMPUTER SKILLS CENTER
Part of Learning Express Library, Computer Skills Center provides tutorials and videos to help adult learners. Topics include:
- Get Started with Your Computer
- Get Started with the Internet
- Improve Your Keyboarding & Typing Skills
- Popular Software Tools
- Learn Computer Graphics and Illustration
- Understanding Your Operating System
CONTEMPORARY AUTHORS*
Discover biographical and bibliographical information on more than 160,000 of today’s most influential authors.
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: 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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
