With the school year just around the corner, remember — your library card is the ultimate school supply. Free for most local students, it opens the door to money-saving resources, homework assistance and even fun ways to spend your downtime.
- Save money on books, subscriptions, test prep and more.
- Do better in school with access to trusted sources and research tools.
- Take smarter study breaks with movies, museum visits and fun reads.
- Access it remotely on our website.
... Your Library Offers More Than You Can Imagine! ...
Online Databases for Research and Papers
Need to do some research or find journal articles for a paper? We have a variety of academic resources, such as EBSCO, Explora, Infobase and Academic Search Premier that you can access from anywhere.
Prefer learning through video? Check out Udemy! With over 6,000 instructional courses and videos on 80 different topics, it’s a great way to get help with classes or learn a new skill or hobby.
Do you need help with a language class — or want to learn on your own? Try Pronunciator! This free, fun tool offers lessons in more than 160 languages with self-paced courses, live teachers, movies, music and more. You can even take a travel prep course before a trip abroad. New to English? Explore its ESL classes to get started.
Test Prep & Career Tools
Check out Peterson’s Test & Career Prep for help in test prep, finding a scholarship, getting career advice or discovering your college match.
Explore career options with the help of Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. Get access to resources to assess your career goals and interests, plan your education, learn workplace skills, find apprenticeships and internships, conduct a job search and more.
You can also learn how to build your resume by attending one of our Resume Basics courses.
Stay in the Know
Get access to the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlantic, Slate and other major newspapers and magazines. Many are available through NewsBank or Libby Magazines. Simply search by keyword or browse to a specific date or issue. Use their map search to expand to titles covering every part of the nation. With nearly 4,000 titles, NewsBank is a premier searchable newspaper archive of favorite local and regional titles.
Borrow Tech
No laptop or internet? No problem! Borrow a Chromebook, tablet or mobile Wi-Fi hotspot so you can stay connected and get your assignments done.
After you’ve finished your paper, take advantage of our affordable mobile and wireless printing options! Print directly from your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Find Your Study Spot
Need a quiet place to study, work on a project or practice a presentation? Reserve one of our Study Rooms and get it done distraction-free.
Take a Break
After all that studying, it’s important to take some time for yourself.
- Explore nearby attractions with our Museum Pass Program.
- Relax with an audiobook, dive into the latest bestsellers,or revisit one of your favorite reads.
- Stream movies for free with Kanopy. Get access to 30,000+ films, including documentaries, indie flicks and classics.
- Attend events at any of our branches to unwind with game nights, crafting sessions, movie screenings and more.
Don’t have a Card? Become a Member Today!
If you live in one of the 37 participating communities, you’re eligible for a free card.
Not a local, but going to school here? You can still get a library card with proof of enrollment, like a student ID or class schedule. Just head to your closest branch or start the process online to sign up.
