Electronic Resources
eResources for Adults
Voter Information
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Voting is now easier and more accessible for millions of Pennsylvanians. Voters have more options, including:
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Mail-in voting: vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
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More time to register to vote: vote.pa.gov/Register
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Online request for mail-in ballots: vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot
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The new voting systems are secure, accessible and auditable (vote.pa.gov/Security).
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The PA Department of State offers trusted sources for election information:
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Web: vote.pa.gov
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Twitter: @PAStateDeptOpens In A New Window
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Notice:
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If your library card says "North Wales Area Library" you can access eResources through the "eResources" page on our website.
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If your library card says "Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library" you must access eResources through the "eResources" page on MC-NPLs website.
Ancestry.com
Ancestry allows you to search U.S. census records, birth, marriage and death records, social security death records and immigration lists.
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Click "Our Catalog" under the "Find a Book" tab at the top of the page. This will take you to the spark website.
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On the spark page, click the my account button in the top right corner.
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Enter your library card number and your password. The default password is the last four digits in your phone number. Click log in.
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Click "Click here to access Ancestry Library Edition" in the middle of the page and you will now have access to ancestry.com!
VISIT ANCESTRY.COM FROM INSIDE LIBRARY
Beanstack
Use Beanstack to earn rewards for reading! Our library has set up reading challenges for people of all ages. Log reading by minutes spent reading and complete activities and earn badges and prizes along the way!
Climate Change Potential Vulnerability Analysis
MCPC has developed a web experience to assist municipal officials, business, residents, and others in gaining a better understanding of climate change and its effects in Montgomery County.
Homeless Resources
Finding Your Way in PA is a Pennsylvania based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout PA to connect them with helpful supports.
Learning Express
LearningExpress, LLC is an educational technology company founded with the mission to help adult and student learners improve basic skills required for academic and career success. The company helps millions of adults and students each year across the United States and Canada with job search tools, test prep and computer use help.
Libby - Now Includes Magazines!
Libby allows you to browse hundreds of titles and download e-books and e-audio books directly to a smartphone, tablet or computer. Libby has partnered with RBDigital to expand their catalog to include over 3,000 titles. A library card is required to use Libby. Starting February 23, 2022 the OverDrive app will be removed from app stores, meaning that new users will be directed to the Libby app, but previous users using the OverDrive app will be able to continue to use it with no interruption.
Mango
The Mango Language Database is designed to help you learn or improve your foreign language and English language skills. Right now, you can use Mango even without a library card! Just click on Mango, select Sign Up and where it asks for your library card number, put 17942020
Online College Guide for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
A guide that helps deaf and hard of hearing students learn about accommodations colleges offer online to comply with the American Disabilities Act, popular listening devices and applications, and scholarships. This also includes a list of the best colleges for deaf or hard-of-hearing students as well as additional helpful resources.
PA Online Learning
PA Online Learning is a free to use, public access resource that provide access to tutorials on a variety of topics including: popular software items, such as Microsoft Excel, library resources (like PowerLibrary), online sites and resources like Indeed and Twitter, and more!
Philadelphia Inquirer - Newsbank
Library members can access the latest issues of the Philadelphia Inquirer free online through the Newsbank service. The newspaper can be viewed in text or image format.
READ THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Power Library
Power Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy free 24/7 access with your card.
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, Tom Wolf, Governor.
Reference USA
ReferenceUSA provides access to detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses and over 89 million U.S. households. Job seekers, businesses and researchers will find the database a valuable research tool.
101 Resources for Student Mental Health
College Educated provides access to multiple resources designed to help college students manages their mental health while in school.