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Extensive directory and marketing database features 65 million business and executive profiles, plus 240 million resident listings—ideal for generating sales leads, conducting market research, and reconnecting with friends and   relatives. Serves a variety of users including small businesses, entrepreneurs, students, government agencies, job seekers, and fundraisers by providing detailed information on industry, employment, and residential demographics. Delaware County Libraries

Offers access to a wealth of full-text scholarly content for major college courses. This comprehensive resource includes authoritative and peer-reviewed journals, featuring nearly 1,900 full-text journals and approximately 1,300 peer-reviewed journals. Covers a wide range of subjects such as biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion, theology, and more. PA Power Library

ProQuest, in collaboration with Ancestry.com, offers Ancestry® Library Edition, a top-tier genealogical resource with extensive records from the U.S. and U.K., including census, vital records, and more. It also features significant collections from Canada, Europe, Australia, and other regions, with thousands of databases and billions of names, enhancing genealogical research alongside HeritageQuest® Online. Delaware County Libraries

Experience the most significant events in world history through a dynamic collection of photographs, audio sound bites, videos, and graphics spanning over 185 years. This extensive archive adds over 3,000 items daily, including audio and visual snapshots of breaking news, current hot topics, memorable moments in news, sports, and entertainment, as well as celebrity portraits. It boasts a vast selection of 20 million royalty-free stock images, offering a comprehensive and engaging visual journey through time. PA Power Library

Discover the most accurate and authoritative service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. This resource, sourced directly from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), offers comprehensive step-by-step repair instructions, detailed diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, along with service bulletins and recalls. It’s the go-to solution for up-to-date vehicle maintenance and repair information. PA Power Library

This collection features select primary source documents related to key figures and events in African American history. By focusing on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it aims to enrich the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of those who have pursued freedom and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter. PA Power Library

Discover a world of learning with videos and books covering a wide array of topics, including Animals and Nature, Earth and Sky, People and Places, ABCs and 123s, Family and Community, Music and Rhyme, and Adventure. Enhance your experience with read-aloud features where words are highlighted, and engage in interactive games. Additionally, a selection of films and books is also available in Spanish! PA Power Library

Search a unified catalog that represents the holdings of over 800 Pennsylvania libraries, encompassing a combined collection of over 41 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more. Participants include various types of libraries, such as public and private schools, public libraries, college and university libraries, law libraries, medical and hospital libraries, museum libraries, and historical and genealogical libraries. PA Power Library

Offers a rich resource for young learners from Pre-K to grade 5, featuring encyclopedia articles, images, videos, and magazine content. It includes Britannica Fundamentals for children in Pre-K through grade 2, providing interactive tools like a world atlas, virtual tours, and country comparisons to explore geography and the animal kingdom. PA Power Library

Provides unlimited, simultaneous access to a diverse collection of digital comics, manga, graphic novels, and picture books, including popular titles for all ages and interests. Read on a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and download titles to multiple devices. No holds, no waitlists, and no borrowing limits. Start reading today. J. Lewis Crozer Library

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Providing the latest ratings and reviews, along with reporting on issues that impact consumers, Consumer Reports stands as one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services. Access both current and past issues of Consumer Reports and the Consumer Reports Buying Guide digitally through Flipster. Delaware County Libraries

This collection, featuring hundreds of e-books from the esteemed family publisher Cricket Media, is designed to strengthen literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade. It provides digital access to award-winning short-form fiction and nonfiction titles. This unique e-book collection covers a wide array of subjects, helping young readers to explore and broaden their horizons. PA Power Library

Access the Delaware County Daily Times collection, offering local and national news coverage from 1994 to the present, including obituaries. Explore the Historic Archives for earlier editions, featuring publications like The Chester Daily Times (1876-1881), Chester Evening Times (1886), Chester Reporter (1941), Chester Times (1882-1959), and Delaware County Daily Times (1959-1994). Delaware County Libraries

This magazine archive (1945-2014) offers over 800 issues covering African-American culture, including civil rights, education, business, politics, entertainment, fashion, and more. Fully searchable and indexed, it provides comprehensive insights into African-American history and society. PA Power Library

Search the POWER Library e-book collections all in one place! This resource allows you to explore e-books available from EBSCO E-Books, GALE E-Books, and ProQuest E-Book Central. With over 20,000 titles covering a wide variety of subjects, finding the right e-book has never been easier. PA Power Library

Choose from over 16,000 eBooks from the world’s leading publishers across all major subject areas. You can perform full-text searches within a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse by topic categories, or directly read eBooks online. PA Power Library

Discover biographical and bibliographical information on over 160,000 of today’s most influential authors, including novelists, poets, playwrights, nonfiction writers, print and broadcast journalists, editors, photojournalists, syndicated   cartoonists, scriptwriters, and screenwriters. PA Power Library

Explore encyclopedias, specialized reference resources, and e-books covering a wide range of topics including biography, diversity, environment, equity, government, history, law, math, science, and more! PA Power Library

Elementary students from kindergarten through grade five will discover age-appropriate content on a wide array of educational topics including animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, and    more. The platform features full-text proprietary content from Blackbirch Press®, U-X-L, KidHaven Press™, among others. Continuously updated, it offers engaging and significant facts, linking them to current and historical events. PA Power Library

Designed for middle and high school students, this resource provides access to age-appropriate, authoritative digital content for classroom assignments. Learners can explore a wide range of subjects including science, history, literature, political science, sports, and environmental studies, through magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books. Offers robust content features such as full-text articles from leading journals and reference   sources, meticulous editorial curation, a low-to-no embargo rate, and detailed manual indexing. PA Power Library

This resource documents the American Revolution, from the Paris peace treaty of 1763 to the treaty of 1783. It covers political, social, and intellectual changes, as well as the war itself, including perspectives from commanders, soldiers, women, enslaved people, Native Americans, and Loyalists. The archive features diverse primary sources like memoirs, pamphlets, speeches, poems, legislative journals, and maps. PA Power Library

This resource documents the American Civil War, exploring its causes, consequences, leaders, soldiers, and life on the home front. It includes a wide range of primary sources—narratives, speeches, sermons, songs, photograph albums, and more—covering military, diplomatic, cultural, and legal aspects, with special focus areas like Southern, African American, and medical history. PA Power Library

This resource provides a comprehensive account of slavery in the United States, covering its origins, the slave trade, plantation life, emancipation, and abolition. The digital archive includes diverse documents—narratives, speeches, sermons, songs, and more—spanning from the transatlantic slave trade to the post-Civil War era. PA Power Library

This resource aligns with teaching standards, offering over 300 topic pages with content that supports national and state curriculum standards for grades 6 to 8 in English language arts, social studies, and science. It covers a wide range of topics, specifically crafted for middle school students. These topics include government, U.S. and world history, geography, literature, science, and social issues. Additionally, it accommodates different learning styles by featuring a variety of nonfiction and informational texts in multiple formats. These formats include books, images, audio, video, newspapers, primary sources, and more, all designed to support diverse learning methods. PA Power Library

An innovative, full-text newspaper resource that enables users to instantly search for articles by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other specified fields. This platform provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, along with leading titles from around the world. It also features thousands   of images, as well as radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Exclusive features like Topic Finder and InterLink, coupled with a mobile-optimized interface, significantly enhance and support the user’s search experience. PA Power Library

This platform provides free, simple, step-by-step instructions on every screen, featuring large type, plain English, and age-appropriate icons and language. As an evidence-based training tool, it overcomes barriers related to skill and intimidation. To access this site on a tablet (such as an iPad or Samsung Galaxy), download the free app ‘Easy Tablet Help for Seniors’ from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon App Store. There is no cost, and no in-app purchases are required. Delaware County Libraries

This free research database covers all aspects of human impact on the environment. It addresses the interconnections between the environment and various disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health, and technology. The database includes a diverse collection of scholarly, government, and general-interest titles, featuring content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. PA Power Library

Experience on-demand eLearning anytime, anywhere with this intuitive platform, suitable for learners of all ages. Features include live tutor interactions for homework help across various subjects, real-time skills-building, a 24- hour writing lab for essay feedback, a homework question submission option, and a foreign language lab with specialized support for Spanish speakers. Delaware County Libraries

HeritageHub provides access to obituaries and funeral home notices from all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia, dating back to 1704. This extensive collection, updated daily, helps patrons explore family history with enhanced indexing for better accuracy and deeper connections. Features include simple, flexible search options, easy result refinement, and coverage spanning centuries of historical newspaper content. Delaware County Libraries

Discover billions of historical documents from over 48 countries, available in 42 languages, to support your family history research. This extensive content includes census records, immigration records, passenger lists, citizenship records, military records, historical photos, directories, yearbooks, government records, and family tree profiles. Delaware County Libraries

This digital learning platform offers skill-based instruction in a wide array of sports and physical activities, making it easy and accessible for library users of all ages to explore sports and learn fundamental physical skills to build confidence. The platform features more than 1,800 videos across 14 different sports and activities, including mindfulness, dance, yoga, gymnastics, fitness, and basketball, with continuous expansion of its digital offerings. It also prioritizes accessibility, featuring a dedicated widget for library users with disabilities. Fully available in both English and Spanish, the platform allows library users to create an account simply by entering the barcode from the back of their library card. J. Lewis Crozer Library

JobNow, powered by Brainfuse, connects users with experienced career coaches and a wide range of resources for all stages of their job search. It offers self-assessment tools, job search resources like eParachute, and resume assistance with templates and expert analysis. Users can also access interview preparation and practice, along with an extensive library of career resources. Additionally, the Adult Learning Center provides support for foundational and career-enhancing skills, including High School Equivalency prep, US Citizenship test prep, and Microsoft Office support. Delaware County Libraries

Watch movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more with Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform. Library users have unlimited access to seven Plus Packs of curated content, as well as Kanopy Kids. The Plus Pack themes include Favorites, Easy Watching, Diversity, World Cinema, British Cinema & TV, Episodic Series, and Documentaries. Access Kanopy as an Extra on Libby or by logging in directly to Kanopy. Learn more about Kanopy at kanopy.com or by visiting their help page. Delaware County Libraries

Libby is a free app that lets you enjoy eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles using Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline reading, accessible anytime and anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card. The Libby app is available for download on iOS and Android devices. Learn how to get started with Libby today. Delaware County Libraries

Explore over 4,000 popular titles from the U.S. and around the globe with Libby, by OverDrive. This platform offers   unique features such as no waitlists or holds, eBooks and eAudiobooks that don’t count towards loan limits, and unlimited access to magazines without checkout restrictions. You can subscribe to titles for updates on new issues, download magazines for offline reading, and easily browse curated lists by format or language—including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, French, and more. Delaware County Libraries

This e-resource comprehensively indexes over 700 journals in library science and technology, as well as books, research reports, and conference proceedings, with coverage dating back to the mid-1960s. Key subjects include bibliometrics, cataloging, classification, information management, librarianship, and online information retrieval. PA Power Library

This extensive multilingual family history database contains billions of historical documents from 48 countries, covering over five centuries. Key features include over 19.4 billion global records, U.S. and U.K. census data with images, nearly 5 billion family tree profiles from MyHeritage and Geni, and 816 million U.S. public records. The database also includes over 100 million gravestone photos, 500 million historical photographs, military and immigration records, and various government documents. Additional resources feature exclusive databases and licensed content such as WikiTree and BillionGraves, with more than 100 million new records added each month. PA Power Library

This iconic monthly publication offers in-depth coverage of society, culture, nature, science, technology, travel, and geography. It includes unlimited access to all issues through 2020, featuring vivid photographs, engaging videos, and detailed maps. Fully searchable, it is an essential resource for educators, students, and general readers interested in exploration and discovery. PA Power Library

Offers access to over 12,000 searchable titles, encompassing a diverse range of source types. These include newspapers, blogs, newswires, videos, and more, all sourced from trusted providers. This ensures that search results are both credible and focused. Delaware County Libraries

The Northstar Digital Literacy platform provides library users with the opportunity to build and assess their basic digital literacy skills, followed by self-directed online learning. Topics covered include: Essential Computer Skills – Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS, Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Using Technology in Daily Life – Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint. Create an account to track your progress, earn badges, and more! To sign up as a learner, click here. Access to Northstar Digital Literacy at the J. Lewis Crozer Library has been made possible through funds awarded by the Library Foundation of Delaware County.

This online resource tool aids in finding the perfect book based on criteria such as subject, age group, awards won, books adapted into movies, and much more. It also includes tools for teachers, featuring Lexile levels and alignment with Common Core standards. Delaware County Libraries

Discover job resources tailored for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers, provided by the Pennsylvania government. These resources are designed to assist in finding rewarding careers, reviewing job openings, and connecting with potential employers. Additionally, specialized resources are available for veterans, aiding in their transition into the workforce by translating their military skills into civilian terms. PA Power Library

Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections housed in libraries across Pennsylvania. These collections encompass a diverse range of subjects including African American History and Culture, Disability History, Hispanic/Latino History and Culture, LGBTQIA+ History, Native American and Indigenous Peoples’ History and Culture, Religion and Spirituality, and Women’s History. PA Power Library

Provides a comprehensive online preschool program for children ages 2–4, with 30 weeks of educational content, five days per week, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours per day. Families can learn with engaging video lessons and educational songs from certified teachers across language, math, science, music, art, movement, and nutrition. The program includes printable workbooks and guided worksheet support to build early learning foundations, plus hands-on do-it-yourself projects and over 100 book readings. The platform is available in English and Spanish for dual language learning, with ongoing newsletters featuring activities, recommendations, and teacher tips. J. Lewis Crozer Library

This archive includes articles dating from 1978 to the present and is accessible through one search across three databases. These databases are: the Philadelphia Inquirer Historic, covering the years 1829 to 1922; the Philadelphia Inquirer Text Edition, ranging from 1981 to the current day; and the Philadelphia Inquirer Image Edition, which includes content from 2018 to the present. Delaware County Libraries

Provides a dedicated web page designed to meet the information and learning needs of kids. It features BookFlix, where kids can enjoy videos and books on topics like animals, music, and community, including content in Spanish. Britannica School for PreK-5 offers a comprehensive source of informational text with encyclopedia articles, images, and videos. Cricket Media provides hundreds of eBooks aimed at enhancing literacy for kids from PreK to 8th grade. Discover PA For Kids offers fun facts about Pennsylvania, while Gale-In-Context: Elementary covers topics such as arts, geography, and technology. TrueFlix allows kids to explore videos and eBooks on topics like American Indians and the U.S. Government. Additionally, the “Chat with a Librarian” service offers live assistance. PA Power Library

This service offers a range of online resources, including full-text research e-resources, collections of photographs and documents, and the statewide catalog of materials held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania. Additionally, it features the “Chat with a Librarian” service for live assistance. PA Power Library

POWER Library is offered as a service of Pennsylvania’s public libraries, school libraries and the State Library and allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more. You will find materials of interest in most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults. PA Power Library

ScienceFlix revolutionizes how students engage with science topics, enhancing their scientific knowledge and fostering a lasting interest in science, technology, and engineering. This dynamic, mobile-ready resource combines curriculum-driven content, leveled for different student abilities, with interactive features and intuitive navigation. Emphasizing the latest STEM thinking and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix offers students a comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts and ideas through interactive projects, videos, diverse text types, and much more. Delaware County Libraries

Conduct research using hundreds of full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other reputable sources. Access over 280,000 high-quality science images from esteemed sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic, and the Nature Picture Library. PA Power Library

Explore a wide array of scientific topics with access to over 230 full-text eBooks. This comprehensive collection of reference titles encompasses subjects including animals, biology, climate change, computing, engineering, experiments, life science, nature, oceans, physical science, and weather. PA Power Library

This comprehensive database covers subjects such as history, health, language arts, and more, with full-text content from over 2,200 global sources, including nonfiction books and book chapters. It features detailed content on controversial issues, animal facts, biographies of notable figures, and comprehensive country profiles, encompassing everything from population statistics to governmental structures. PA Power Library

Discover comprehensive repair guides for various types of small engines. This resource offers assistance in routine maintenance tasks such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as in more extensive repairs including engine and transmission disassembly. Easily search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific areas of the model/engine type, and model numbers to find the guidance you need. PA Power Library

This archive features a complete collection of a prominent weekly news magazine from March 1923 to December 2000, covering national and international events, politics, sports, and entertainment. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students studying 20th-century history, culture, business, advertising, and current events. PA Power Library

Supports language learners at any level, from beginners to advanced, across over 120 languages including American Sign Language and ESL/ELL for speakers of 30+ languages. The platform offers interactive lessons to enhance all language skills, a vocabulary review system, and mobile app access for learning on-the-go. Users can create an account to track progress or choose to continue as a guest. Courses are diverse, catering to various interests like travel and workplace language. PA Power Library

Explore a vast array of subjects such as American Indians, Ancient Civilizations, the journey from Farm to Table, the intricacies of The Civil War, details about Continents, insights into The Thirteen Colonies, fundamentals of U.S. Government, and the dynamics of Disasters. Delve into Earth Science, engage with Experiments, and learn about Extreme Science, Nature, and much more through an extensive collection of videos and eBooks. This resource offers an enriching way to learn about history, science, people, and the natural world. PA Power Library

This magazine archive features 4,900 issues covering current events, politics, business, and ranked lists of businesses and institutions. It is a valuable resource for researchers studying 20th-century history, business, politics, advertising, and popular culture, with topics spanning economics, education, marketing, sociology, and more. PA Power Library