Online Databases

ACCESS PA

Books, movies and more in a PA library (also known as the Access PA Database) is a combined catalog reflecting the holdings of over 2,600 Pennsylvania libraries and their combined collections of over 43 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more. 

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

America's News

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Patriot-News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

ANDROID DRIVERS TEST APP

Use this PennDOT app for a realistic representation of the actual driver’s knowledge test. Download the app for practice questions that will help you prepare for your PennDOT driver’s knowledge test, or refresh your knowledge and become a better driver! The application will also host valuable information for licensed drivers to stay safe, informed and compliant on the roads.

ANDROID PA MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

Use this PennDOT app for a realistic representation of the actual motorcycle knowledge test. Download the app for practice questions that will help you prepare for your PennDOT motorcycle knowledge test, or refresh your knowledge and become a better rider! The application will also host valuable information for licensed riders to stay safe, informed and compliant on the roads. Share your test scores after!

AP NEWSROOM

View the greatest events in world history with photographs, audio sound bites, video, and graphics, for over 185 years. Over 3,000 photos/images/sound bites/graphics added daily, including audio and visual snapshots of breaking news events, today's hot topics, great moments in news, sports and entertainment, celebrity portraits, and 20 million royalty-free stock images.

(Para buscar en Espanol, seleccione "Lenguas" en la parte superior.)

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries. (This link may not work inside the library.)

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database. The database includes 30 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more. The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.

Auto Repair Source

Discover the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Black Freedom Struggle

The Black Freedom Struggle resource is provided at no cost to the POWER Library by ProQuest. It features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. By centering on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it is hoped that this collection imbues the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

Bookflix

BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with Weston Woods related nonfiction eBooks. For Pre-K to 3rd grade. (Look in the Find A Book Section.) Requires Adobe Flash ™

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Britannica School Elementary

Britannica School Elementary is a comprehensive source of informational text for younger learners pre-K to grade 5. It includes encyclopedia articles, images, videos, and magazine articles. There is a Britannica Fundamentals section for children Pre-K through grade 2. Tools such as a world atlas, virtual tours, country comparison, etc., allow learners to explore geography and animal kingdom topics. A Britannica Fundamentals provides materials for children Pre-K through second-grade.

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Contemporary Authors

Guide to current writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures and television. Author biographies are included. Produced by Thompson Gale.

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DATA USA

The most comprehensive visualization of U.S. public data.

Explore economic, demographic, employment, and occupation information in an easy-to-use interactive format. Find out the average income of various careers - where the places are that pay the highest salaries, the number of degrees awarded, and more.

Digital Public Library of America

The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world. Search by place, date, exhibition or a general keyword search.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

E-Book Collection

Search over 20,000 Fiction and Nonfiction eBooks available in 3 primary eBook collections in POWER Library at once: EBSCO E-Books, GALE E-Books, and ProQuest E-Book Central.

This search will tell you which collection has the eBook. Then you'll search for the title again in that specific eBook collection.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

Ebony Magazine Archive

This magazine covers civil rights, education, entrepreneurship and other social topics with an African-American focus. It includes more than 800 issues providing a broad view of African-American culture from its first issue in 1945 through 2014.

This fully searchable full-text archive provides analysis on African-American business, history, politics, entertainment, fashion and culture. Articles and cover pages are fully indexed and advertisements are individually identified, ensuring researchers and readers can quickly and accurately locate the information they seek.

Subjects Covered:

• African-American culture
• Business
• Civil rights
• Entertainment
• Ethnic studies
• Fashion
• History
• Politics

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EBSCO eBooks

View books on your computer or portable device. Books are in the epub format.

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(Para buscar en Espanol, seleccione "Lenguas" en la parte superior.)

medici.tv

With medici.tv you can stream classical music, opera, dance and jazz. Watch over 4,000 recorded programs including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries and master classes filmed from the 1940’s through the present. Watch live streamed events from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals and competitions.

MedlinePlus

Find information on diseases, conditions, and wellness issues on the National Institutes of Health's web site for patients and their families and friends. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, at no charge. Produced by the National Library of Medicine. (Para buscar en Espanol, seleccione "Espanol," de la izquierda.)

Middle School

Middle School provides middle school students with language arts, social studies, and science curriculum support through age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, etc.

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MyHeritage Library Edition

MyHeritage Library Edition: one of the largest & most internationally diverse data repositories available to libraries.  It includes birth, death & marriage records from 48 countries; the complete US & UK censuses, immigration, military & tombstone records; & more than 1.5 billion family tree profiles.  It also connects to digitized photos & family trees on MyHeritage.com, as well as the trees on Geni.com.)

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National Geographic Magazine Archive 1888-2020

This iconic monthly publication provides unparalleled, in-depth coverage of society, cultures, nature, science, technology, travel, geography, and more -- making it an essential resource for educators and students as well as general readers. This resource include complete, unlimited access to the magazine main content through 2020 -- every article from every issue, each fully searchable through an intuitive interface.

Included are the vivid photographs and historic articles as well as engaging videos and detailed maps. Explore the most recognized name in exploration and discovery, with comprehensive, relevant articles, legendary photographs, maps, and map supplements, the iconic magazine documents life on our planet and beyond, interpreting the world through the lens of personal story and experience.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

NoveList Plus

Did you finish a great book and are looking for something similar to read? NoveList Plus can help you find what to read next in both fiction and nonfiction genres. Produced by EBSCO.

OverDrive

Capital Area Library District Overdrive eBooks and eAudiobooks

Always available, always free with your Cumberland County Library Card!

NOTE: The Overdrive app is being discontinued in favor of the Libby app as of December 9, 2024.

PA Electronic Library Catalog

Search a single catalog reflecting the holdings of over 1,500 Pennsylvania libraries and their combined collections of over 41 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

PA Job Resources

JobGateway^SM is the state’s premier job-matching tool developed to transform the landscape of how job-seekers find jobs and how employers find talent. The user-friendly job-matching system was created to connect employers and job seekers all in one place, free of charge.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

PA Online Learning

PA Online Learning is a FREE growing collection of tutorials on how to use software, social media, and library resources, such as POWER Library! Explore now and check back later to see how it grows! Selecting the link will take you to directly to PA Online Learning.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.

PA Photos and Documents

Explore millions of digitized photographs, documents, and newspapers from Pennsylvania's rich and varied history. The collections are provided by libraries and other organizations across the Commonwealth, and include collections covering subjects such as:

• Art & Architecture
• Church & Missionary History
• Genealogy
• Newspapers
• PA Civil War History
• Postcards
• School and College History
• Women’s History
• Yearbooks

You’ll be amazed by what you find!

ParentTV

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years.

ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists and parenting educators across the globe. 

Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more. Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

All you need to do is enter the first five (5) digits of your Library Card barcode.
No PIN is needed!

Patriot-News Collection

Explore Central Pennsylvania history through local news, events and people with the Patriot-News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

POWER Library

POWER Library is a service of Pennsylvania's public libraries, school libraries and the State Library. POWER library allows you to access thousands of full-text periodical articles, newspapers, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more.

POWER Library E-Resource – Sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries.