Looking for magazine articles or want to learn a new language?

The POWER Library collection gives you access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, and eBooks, 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.
Learn a new language by using Transparent Language Online, or research your family history using MyHeritage Library Edition.

 

Looking for a new job or career?

 

SkillUp^™ PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents.  Courses are available on the Metrix Learning Portal and can be accessed by registering for a free account on the PA CareerLink^® website. The program was created to help Pennsylvania residents strengthen their job skills to be competitive in the current employment market.

 Pennsylvania Newspapers

Find newspaper articles from the last 20 years with these resources from NewsBank! You can go directly to issues from the Pottsville Republican Herald, or use “America’s News” to find articles from newspapers in Philadelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg, Reading, or the rest of the country. Enter your Pottsville Library card number without the “pfpl” prefix if prompted. (Example: 20003000123456)

Chat with a Librarian

Welcome to PA’s 24/7 virtual reference service – Chat with a Librarian – where experienced librarians help Pennsylvanians of all ages find factual answers and provide them with research guidance. Our librarians are accessible via 24/7 chat, email, or text – help when you need it, where you need it, and how you need it!