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POWER Library   Pennsylvania’s POWER Library provides access to a vast array of both educational and entertainment resources. Enjoy access to thousands of full-text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference material for Pennsylvanians of all ages.

Subjects include: Auto & Small Engine Repair, Biography, Business, Children’s Resources, Education, General Reference, Health, Literature, Magazines, Science, and so much more.

Enjoy free access to these resources within the Library or from home with your library card.


POWER Teens     Teens can find e-resources to aid in homework, reports, research, and jobs.


POWER Kids     This electronic collection provides e-resources that are carefully crafted and handpicked by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for young readers and researchers.


Chat with a Librarian     Use Chat with a Librarian to find quality information and resources concerning such topics as research, homework questions, primary source materials, citations, and reading recommendations.


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.  Hosted by HSLC.