Electronic Resources
Philadelphia Inquirer - Newsbank
Have a question or issue with Libby/Overdrive? Check out are new "Libby/Overdrive Help Page"
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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 allows you to search U.S. census records, birth, marriage and death records, social security death records and immigration lists. Ancestry.com is currently offering remote access, to access follow the instructions below:
(ANCESTRY.COM IS CURRENTLY OFFERING REMOTE ACCCESS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2021)
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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
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.
Have a question or issue with Libby/Overdrive? Check out are new "Libby/Overdrive Help Page"
Libby/Overdrive allows you to browse hundreds of titles and download e-books and e-audio books directly to a smartphone, tablet or computer. Libby/Overdrive has partnered with RBDigital to expand their catalog to include over 3,000 titles. A library card is required to use Libby/Overdrive.
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
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!
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.
Looking for RBDigital?
RBDigital has partnered with Libby/Over, check out the Libby/ Overdrive link above to gain access to ebooks, eaudibooks, and over 3000 digital magazines! On a phone or tablet? Download the Libby app to gain access to all of the content!
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.
eRESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
Miss Humblebee's Academy
Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning, online and offline curriculum that prepares children ages 3 to 6 for kindergarten proficiency.
VISIT MISS HUMBLEBEE'S ACADEMY
Powerkids
Access the Power Library resources for kids. Find databases, games, and information in a fun and easy to navigate way.
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.
Bookflix
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource for grades pre-K - 3 that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to help build a love of reading and learning.
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.
Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks gives you access children's books, videos, and games that are both fun and educational!