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NEW! Pressreader Newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily News and others. | MC |
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NEW! GetSetUp Discover a vibrant online learning community designed for adults 55+. | UMFPL |
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Universal Class Ready to learn something new? Take a class at your own pace through Universal Class. | UMFPL |
Find our resources below by category
Arts & Entertainment
- American Archive: Historic programs of publicly funded radio and television across America. (F)
- Author Talks: LIVE virtual author events from bestselling authors through the Library Speakers Consortium! (UMFPL)
- hoopla: Download eBooks, movies, music, & more! (UMFPL)
- Kanopy: On-Demand streaming video with over 30,000 films to choose from! (UMFPL)
- YouTube: Check out UMFPL’s YouTube Channel to stay up to date with what is going on at the Library! (F)
Books & Reading
- Libby/Overdrive: Downloadable eBooks, digital magazines, & audiobooks. (MC)
- hoopla: Download eBooks, movies, music, & more! (UMFPL)
- Freading: eBooks with no holds or waitlists (UMFPL)
- Scholastic BookFlix via PowerLibrary: Literacy resource pairs classic fictional storybooks in video format with related nonfiction content(PA)
- eBooks on Ebscohost via PowerLibrary: Pennsylvania collection of eBooks in full text searchable format (PA)
- Project Gutenberg: Free, out-of-copyright eBooks (F)
- BookPage-Discover this month’s most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage courtesy of (UMFPL)
- UMPFL Recommends: Our staff would love to give you some recommendations! (F)
Career & Consumer Information
- Consumer Reports: Do product comparisons from your device. Anytime, anywhere. You just need your library card. (UMFPL)
- LegalForms: From premarital agreements to wills, LegalForms has state specific, customizable legal forms for most legal procedures. (UMFPL)
- BrainFuse JobNow: Live online help & online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job. (UMFPL)
- Delaware Valley Consumer Checkbook: Find the best-rated plumbers, dentists, cleaners, and more. (UMFPL)
- Fueleconomy.gov: Fuel economy data for new and used vehicles dating back to 1984. (F)
- FindLaw.com: Research laws or find a lawyer with this large legal directory. (F)
- Department of Energy and EPA Fuel Economy Guide: A free yearly publication to help consumers make informed decisions purchasing a vehicle (F)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): The revenue service of the U.S. government. (F)
- National Career Development Association: Programs and services for career development. (F)
- Data Axle Reference Solutions: Databases on nationwide business and residential listings. (UMFPL)
Children, Parents & Teachers
- BookFLIX: Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, earth, & more! (PA)
- Digital Citizenship: Common Sense Media’s guide on navigating technology in a safe, responsible, & smart way. (F)
- Digital Storytime: UMFPL’s YouTube Channel! (UMFPL)
- Gale in Context Elementary: Information on topics such as animals, geography, health, literature, and more.(PA)
- ParentTV: Parenting resources at your fingertips from world renowned experts and educators. (UMFPL)
- Scholastic Teachables: Tens of thousands of printable educational materials created by teachers (MC)
Genealogy & History
- Ancestry: Start your genealogical research today and find your roots. (in-library access only) (MC)
- FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families. (F)
- My Heritage: Includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries that span the past five centuries. (PA)
- PA Photos and Documents: Explore photographs and documents exploring Pennsylvania’s rich history and culture. (PA)
- Philadelphia Inquirer Historical Access: A searchable image edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1829-1922. (UMFPL)
- Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution: Political, social, and intellectual upheaval of the age, as well as the actual war for American independence through its eight long years of conflict. (PA)
- Introduction to U.S. History: Slavery in America: History of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition, including slave trading, plantation life and various documents. (PA)
- Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War: A history of battles, political and religious aspects, experiences of its leaders and soldiers, causes and consequences. (PA)
Health & Wellness
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): U.S. health protection agency. (F)
- MedlinePlus: Health Information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. (F)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): U.S. government agency for biomedical and public health research. (F)
- PubMed: search references and abstracts from the MEDLINE database (F)
Human Services
- AARP Foundation Volunteer Tax-Aide: Find locations to receive free tax preparation help and filing to low- to moderate-income taxpayers. (F)
- Citizenshipworks: Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps you apply for citizenship. (F)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizen Resource Center: Find government forms, resources, and more! (F)
- LawHelp.org: Referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, and basic legal information. (F)
- Montgomery County, PA Veterans Affairs: Find information for Veterans living in Montgomery County, PA. (F)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: A federal agency that provides healthcare & non-healthcare services to eligible military veterans. (F)
- Veterans Crisis Line: A free, confidential resource. Responders are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. (F)
- VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. (F)
Lifelong Learning
- AtoZ World Food Thousands of recipes, cooking information, ingredient descriptions and more from around the globe.(UMFPL)
- Digitallearn.org: A Public Library Association curated collection of free course materials used for digital literacy courses, and self-directed computer trainings. (F)
- Driver-test.org: FREE Drivers Ed with up-to-date, driver’s license tests and “exam simulators”. (UMFPL)
- NEW! GetSetUp: From tech basics to wellness tips, GetSetUp offers live and on-demand classes that build confidence, spark curiosity, and connect you with others—at your pace, on your schedule.. (UMFPL)
- Mango Languages: Learn more than 35 languages quickly and easily! (MC)
- Transparent Online Language: You can learn any of the 120+ languages, including American Sign Language! (PA)
- Universal Class: More than 500 online classes available at your pace & the time of your choosing. (UMFPL)
News/Magazines/Periodicals
- Newspapers via Pressreader: Includes the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily News and others. (MC)
- Philadelphia Inquirer Historical Access: A searchable image edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1829-1922. (UMFPL)
- Time Magazine Archive: A cover-to-cover look of the weekly news magazine, from 1923-2000. (PA)
- National Geographic Magazine Archive: Exploration and discovery from around the world, from 1888-2020. (PA)
Reference
- Ask Here PA: Chat with a live librarian 24/7. (PA)
- PA Photos & Documents: Explore photographs and documents of Pennsylvania’s rich history and culture. (PA)
- PowerLibrary: Thousands of magazines, plus a wealth of materials for users of all ages. (PA)
- Digital Public Library of America: Discover images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States. (F)
- Free Library of Philadelphia: Over 51,397 digitized items from their extensive collections. (F)
- Library of Congress: Explore a growing treasury of digitized materials in many formats and languages. (F)
- New York Public Library: Explore 889,975 items digitized from The New York Public Library’s collections. (F)
Our Online Resources include resources available to UMFPL cardholders (UMFPL), Montgomery County Cardholders (MC), All Pennsylvania Library Cardholders (PA), and a small collection of curated links to free websites. (F)