POWER Library is an online collection of databases offered to all Pennsylvanians and provides free access to newspapers, magazines, journals, images, STEM resources, and ebooks for children. Subjects covered include biography, business, reference, health, science, and literature. Unlike web search engines, these resources offer authoritative and reliable information, which is mainly available in full-text. To access the PowerLibrary’s e-resources, patrons need to enter their Lansdale Public Library card barcode number as directed by the site
POWER Library connects you to factual, trust-worthy, current answers, for whatever school (and life) throws at you!
Find:
- Homework help
- Book suggestions
- Science experiments
- Fun ideas & more
To see all that is on offer, click on the logo above or go to kids.powerlibrary.org
POWER Library connects you to factual, trust-worthy, current answers, for whatever school (and life) throws at you!
Some of the great resources that you can find are:
- Access PA
- Chat with a Librarian
- PA Photos & Documents
- POWER Databases
- and much more!
To see all that is on offer, click on the logo above or go to teens.powerlibrary.org
These are just some of the great databases that you will be able to use in POWER Library.
If you are inside the library, just click away and you are ready to go. If you are at home, you will need your library card number.
The Pennsylvania Job Resources page on the POWER Library Portal offers links to resources that provide:
- Thousands of job openings to match job-seekers and employers
- Credible workforce and economic statistics
- Career and college planning
- The Pennsylvania Career Guide
Free growing collection of tutorials on how to use software, social media, and library resources, such as POWER Library!
To start, click the icon on the left. On the website, pick a topic and enjoy!
One of the world’s leading genealogy databases – just type in a name and explore your family’s heritage.
To start, click the icon on the left. On the website, start searching by entering some basic information about your ancestors.
Watch videos and read books about Animals & Nature, Earth & Sky, People & Places, ABC’s & 1, 2, 3’s and more.
To start, click the icon on the left. On the website, pick a topic to start exploring and have fun!
Effective and engaging learning for 120+ languages, supporting all 4 core language skills.
To start, click the icon on the left. On the website, click Sign Up to create an account or continue as a guest. (Creating an account tracks your progress and you can pick up where you left off!)
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 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Library Access funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.