eDatabases

We offer access to e-Books and comic, audio-books, videos, TV shows, electronic databases and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A valid library card is required. Web resources available on the Internet are free sites recommended by librarians.

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Academic Search Main Edition
Provides full-text and peer-reviewed journals from nearly 1,900 full-text journals and nearly 1,300 full-text peer-reviewed journals. Subjects covered include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and theology, and more. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
African American History
Articles, slideshows, videos, images, biographies, primary sources, maps, and graphs documenting over five centuries of the African-American experience. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
America’s News by NewsBank
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. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
AP Newsroom
Access events in world history with photographs, audio sound bites, video, and graphics, with new content daily. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
AtoZ Databases
Search for information on over 30 million businesses, 2.3 million jobs, and people - including background, criminal and genealogy. Develop sales leads, mailing lists, market research, find employment opportunities, and more. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Auto Repair Source
Provides accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
beanz
Explores computer science and software programming for kids, parents, teachers, and adults who want to learn and have fun with technology. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
Biblioboard Library
Content from traditional publishers, indie authors, cultural institutions and more.
BookFlix
An online literacy resource for grades pre-K-3 that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Books, Movies & More in a PA Library
The shared AccessPA database for books, movies, audio, reference materials owned by over 2,600 libraries across Pennsylvania and their combined collections of over 43 million books, audio materials, reference materials, movies, and much more. External web resource.
Candid.
Formerly called The Foundation Center. Research nonprofits, and obtain data for grant applications. External Web Resource.
Candid. Grants to Individuals
Find scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Available for in-library use at any public library in Erie County.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Find information, programs, forms, and contacts for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. External web resource.
Consumer Reports
Presents product reviews on cars, health, home appliances and electronics, plus articles on public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial and regulatory actions that affect consumers. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
Contemporary Authors
Biographical coverage of more than 100,000 writers and authors. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Craftsy
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity. Access provided through Overdrive’s Libby app or on the Libby website. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
Early Learning by World Book
An online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades. Play games, watch videos, and listen to stories while having fun learning. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
EBSCO eBooks
Over 16,000 eBooks from the world's leading publishers across all major subject areas. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Erie County
The official website for Erie County government with services and information for county residents, including property assessments, links to county services and agencies, forms, court records and more. External web resource.
Erie County Public Library Obituary Listings
The online index to the Library’s microfilm collection, covering from 1822 to the present. A print version of the index and microfilm of the Erie newspapers are available for viewing in the Heritage Room on the second floor of the Blasco Library. Obituaries can also be obtained by mail/e-mail for a fee. Library website - open access.
Erie Newspapers on NewsBank- Current and Historic
Find full image/text articles on local news, issues, events, and people from current and archived issues of the of the Erie Times-News, Erie Morning Dispatch, and Erie Daily Times. Coverage spans from 1884-Present. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Erie Sprout
Search for community services in Erie County. External web resource.
Family Search
Affiliate library access available within Erie County Public Library locations.
Fold3
A genealogy database that features collections of original records including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military, spanning from the Revolutionary War to today. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Foundation Directory Online
Search a database of foundations, corporate giving programs,grantmaking public charities, sponsoring companies, recently awarded grants; and a keyword-searchable database of over 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF. Available for in-library use at any public library in Erie County.
Gale E-Books
Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Content for middle school student research for government, U.S and world history, geography, literature, sciences, and social issues. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Gale Kid InfoBits
Assists students in K-5 with finding age-appropriate content covering topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, and more. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Gale Literature Criticism Online: Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism
Contains a range of modern and historical views on authors and their works across regions, eras, and genres. Download, print and email articles, as well as citations and translations into multiple languages. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
Gale OneFile: High School Edition
Content for high school students from magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, and multi-media covering a wide range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports, and environmental studies. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
GreenFILE
An e-resource which draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Guidestar
Find up-to-date information on thousands of nonprofits. Create a free profile for your nonprofit and earn a Seal of Transparency to provide donors with the information they need. Available for in-library use at any public library in Erie County.
Heritage Hub
Provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from 1704 through today from across the United States. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Heritage Quest
Provides comprehensive information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
hoopla
Access e-books, comics, audiobooks, movies, TV, music, magazines, and The Great Courses for instant streaming or temporary downloading to smart devices and computers. Make 6 borrows per month (including BingePass) and get quarterly access to monthly bonus borrows. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Indie Author Project
Authors can submit your eBook to the Indie Author Project to have it showcased in the Indie Pennsylvania Regional Collection. Readers across the region can discover your work with the potential for national exposure.
IRS
Tax instructions, forms, and other tax-related information. External web resource.
Issues & Controversies
Provides exclusive, extensive coverage of hundreds of today's hot topics, with unbiased analysis and rich related resources. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Kids by World Book
A resource with thousands of easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud. Includes research activities, science projects, biographies, and more. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Kovels
Identify, price, and learn everything about antiques and collectibles. Access all Kovels.com articles, identification guides, histories, prices, marks, and how-to guides on buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Access provided through Overdrive’s Libby app or on the Libby website. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
LawDepot
LawDepot’s extensive library of documents and legal resources provides easy-to-use assistance with a wide range of legal needs empowering patrons to create legal documents specific to their personal situation. Access provided through Overdrive’s Libby app or on the Libby website. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
Libby
Borrow E-books and audiobooks to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed E-books to your Kindle E-Reader. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Library, Information Science, and Technology Abstracts
Indexes more than 700 journals in library science & technology plus books, research reports and proceedings. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Medline Plus
Find information on health, wellness, disorders, prescription drugs, supplements, medical tests, and more. External web resource.
Mometrix
Offers study guides, flashcards, and practice tests for over 1,500 standardized test including ACT, SAT, and professional exams including medical, business, counseling, legal, and teaching. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Designed for individual investors, the e-resource includes research on more than 41,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Novelist
Fiction, non-fiction, and audiobook recommendations for adults, teens and children. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
OverDrive
Find ebook and eaudio titles for adult, teen, and children’s fiction, nonfiction, popular authors, and more to download to your computer or compatible device. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
PA Career Link JobGateway
Search and apply for jobs in Pennsylvania, or post job openings for Pennsylvania job-seekers. External web resource.
PA Photos and Docs
Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in libraries across Pennsylvania. External web resource.
PAJobStart Resume Builder
Use this mobile-friendly tool to build your resume. The easy fill-in-the-blank process allows you to add your information (contact information, experience, education, etc.) and leads to a finished resume in PDF format that you can save or email.
Power Library
POWER Library, provided by the State Library of Pennsylvania, is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks. Research a subject. Learn about your family history. Locate a title. Explore career options. Chat with a Librarian and receive one-to-one help in real time.
Pressbooks
Design your own books, newsletters, poetry, novels, and any other written content in digital and print-ready formats using Pressbooks.
ProQuest E-Book Central
Delivers ebooks from scholarly sources, including university presses and other top publishers. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Science Reference Center
Research hundreds of full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other reliable sources. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Small Engine Repair
Information about providing routine maintenance as well as extensive repairs for ATVs, chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, marine vessels, outdoor power equipment, snowmobiles, and more. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Student by World Book
Tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research tools. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for 280 peer-reviewed journals. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
Teen Health & Wellness
Provides middle and high school students with information about diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
The Black Freedom Struggle
A selection of primary resources for teaching and learning about six crucial phases of the U.S. Black freedom struggle. External web resource.
Timelines by World Book
Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Users can also create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
Transparent Language
Access more than 100 online language courses, packed with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required.
TrueFLIX
Learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks on topics such as American Indians, Ancient Civilizations, Farm to Table, The Civil War, Continents, The Thirteen Colonies, U.S. Government, Disasters, Earth Science, Experiments, Extreme Science, Nature, and many more. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card.
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides complete census information for the U.S. External web resource.
Universal Class
An online continuing education program offering over 500 video-based courses, live instructor feedback, and Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits. Available through Overdrive's Libby app or on the Libby website. Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required.
USA.gov
The online guide to government information and services including benefits, forms, and contacts for departments and agencies. External web resource.
USA.gov Small Business Resources
Learn the steps to start a small business, get financing help from the government, and more. External web resource.

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Power Library resources are 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.
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