ABMS Physician Directory
American Board of Certified Medical Specialist Online.
Academic OneFile
Search full-text peer reviewed journals from 1980-present
Agriculture Collection
Search 400 titles on farming, horticulture & more from 1980-present
America’s News Magazines
Research topics and current events from The Atlantic, Education Week, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian and more
Ancestry Library
Search your family history with access to 1790-1950 Census data, passenger lists, birth, death, marriage and military records. Library Use Only.
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Barron’s
Full text coverage from 1988-present (delay for online access to current issue)
Barron’s Online (Digital Version)
Full text coverage from 2018-present
Biography
Over 1 million historical & current biographies
Biography & Genealogy Master Index
Citations to locate over 4 million biographies
BookPage
Monthly reading recommendation guide with book reviews to help you find your next great book.
Britannica Escolar
Spanish language encyclopedia for children (Primaria) or adults (Secundaria)
Britannica School Edition
Students in Elementary, Middle or High School can search for articles, images, primary source documents and videos on a broad range of subjects
Business Collection
Provides coverage on accounting, economics, marketing, management and business theory
Business Economics & Theory Collection
Search economic publications from 1980-present
Business Insights Essential
Company information & industry news. Formally Business & Company Resource Center
Career & Personal Finance (PWPL YouTube Videos)
View our collection of video captures of Port Washington Public Library ‘Career and Personal Finance’ on-line events.
Communications & Mass Media Collection
Search 250 titles on advertising, PR, & linguistics from 1980- present
Community Resource Database of Long Island
10,000 programs, organizations, services & resources
Computer Science
Search technology & electronic publications from 1980- present
Consumer Reports
Ratings, reviews and recommendations for thousands of products and services. Complete full-text access to print issues from 2009-present
Coronavirus Research Database
Search for articles and information on COVID-19
Creativebug
Creativebug provides unlimited access to more than 1,000 award-winning arts and crafts video classes. There are projects for every occasion with downloadable patterns, templates and recipes. A mobile app is available for iOS or Android devices which will allow you to download and watch videos on the go.
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Criminal Justice Collection
Search 700 law & criminology publications from 1980-present
Culinary Arts Collection
Search 250 cooking, nutrition, and food industry publications from 1980-present
Diversity Studies Collection
Search 150 journals on cultural differences from 1980-present
Economist
Full text coverage from 1988 – present to the news magazine.
Educator’s Reference Complete
Contains over 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports on education topics from preschool to college
Elementary (formerly Kids Infobits)
K-5 students can search books, magazines & newspapers
Entrepreneurship
Provides information on how to plan, fund, start or manage your small business
Environmental Studies & Policy Collection
Search 700 publications from 1980-present
ERIC
Educational Resource Information Center index, abstracts & related resources
Explora
Students can search magazines, encyclopedias, images and maps
Fine Arts & Music Collection
Search for articles on drama, music, art history & filmmaking from 1980-present
Full Text Finder
Find which online database will provide full-text article coverage
Full Text Sources Online
Find which online database will provide full-text articles. Username: pwpl & Password: port4400
Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture Collection
Search over 100 trade & academic horticulture journals from 1980-present
Gender Studies Collection
Search 30 journals on gender studies & family issues from 1980-present
General OneFile
Newspaper & periodical articles on a wide range of topics from 1980-present
General Science Collection
Search 300 publications on physics, mathematics, technology & scientific issues
GreenFILE
Resources and information on current environmental issues & concerns
Health & Medicine
Search medical & professional journals, health magazines, reference books and pamphlets from 1980-present
HeritageQuest
1790-1950 Census data, books and articles
Home Improvement Collection
Search for architectural techniques, material & tool selection, and zoning requirements from 1980-present
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Collection
Search over 800 travel and leisure industry journals from 1980-present
Information Science & Library Issues Collection
Search 100 industry journals from 1980-present
Informe
Over 900 Spanish language publications focusing on Latin America
Insurance & Liability Collection
Search 20 journals on labor relations, mortgage banking, & legal issues
JobNow
JobNow provides live online career coaching and interview assistance 7 days a week from 2pm – 11pm. Students or job seekers will find the tools necessary to get hired by employers. Create professional resumes in minutes using the Optimal Resume software program. The eParachute feature provides an online career assessment tool to find careers best suited for you.
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Learning Express Library
Includes SAT, GRE, TASC practice exams and career guidance for students and adults
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Index for 600 library publications from 1960-present
LinkedIn Learning
Access over 16,000 online video courses on a wide range of topics from business to technology. Classes are taught in 7 different languages by industry experts. Login with your PWPL Library card number and PIN . A LinkedIn profile is not required to use the service.
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Literature Resource Center
Literary criticism, reviews & biographical information on 130,000 writers worldwide. Includes Scribner Writers series online.
Live Homework Help
Tutor.com – Service available from 9am – 10pm Weekdays and 2pm – 10pm Weekends. Spanish Speaking assistance available
Long Island Telephone Directories Historical
Search Long Island (1924-1937), Nassau (1925-1947) and Port Washington (1931-1958) telephone directories
LOTE Kids
Digital picture books in 46 Languages Other Than English for ages 3 – 10 years old. Login with your PWPL Library card to enjoy story time in your native language with English translations.
Mango Languages
Choose from 71 languages and learn through films and conversations with native speakers. Includes 21 ESOL courses. A mobile app is available for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.
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Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine & National Institute of Health medical information & resources
Medline Plus En Espanol
National Library of Medicine & National Institute of Health medical information & resources in Spanish.
MergentOnline
Company information for U.S. and international firms including Annual reports & SEC filings
Middle School
Search magazines, newspapers, videos, primary sources and more
Military & Intelligence Collection
Search 500 titles including reference books, magazines and newwire sources
Morningstar Online
Online Investment Research Database includes monthly newsletters
New York Post
Browse current digital editions from 2020-present. Historical full text coverage from 1999-present
New York State Archives
NYS genealogy resources include census data, military records, marriage documents etc. Visit the Library to search the complete federal collection from Ancestry.com
New York Times
Full text coverage from June 1980-present of the Late Edition (East Coast)
New York Times
Search full text coverage from 1985-present (National Edition)
New York Times Book Review
Full text coverage from 1988-present
New York Times Digital Access
Provides cover to cover full-page digital access to the New York Times newspaper from 2008 – recent (3 month delay on current issues).
New York Times Espanol
Full text coverage from July 2020-present
New York Times Historical
Full text coverage from 1851-2018
New York Times Magazine
Full text coverage from 1997-present
New York Times Online
Full text coverage from 1996 – present to digital only edition of the newspaper.
News OneFile
Search 2,300 major international & national newspapers
Newsday
Full text coverage from October 1985-present of Combined edition
Newsday Historical
Full text coverage from 1940-1992
Newsday.com
Search current issues of Newsday.com online. Library Use Only. “Read Today’s Paper” link not available for library access.
NoveList Plus
Fiction & non-fiction reader’s advisory service provides reviews and helps you find similar titles
Novelist Plus K-8
Grade school fiction & non-fiction reader’s advisory service with reviews & what to read next
Nursing & Allied Health Collection
Search over 1,000 journals on patient care and health care administration from 1980-present
Nuwav Legal Forms
Create ready to use legal documents in minutes. Categories include Wills, Lease Agreements, Contracts & more.
Opposing Viewpoints
Current event overviews & opinions
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Collection
Search 60 titles on treatments & research from 1980-present
Pop Culture Collection
Provides access to over two million articles relating to history, art, social sciences, etc.
Popular Magazines
Search over 1,000 publications for current events, science, sports, health and more from 1980-present
Port Washington News
Search full-text coverage for local news from 1997-present
Port Washington News Historical
Full-text coverage for local news from 1903-1963
ProCitizen
Free tool to help prepare you for the civics, reading and writing portions of the US Citizenship Naturalization Test.
ProCitizen Espanol
Use this database to prepare for the civics, reading and writing portions of the US Citizenship Naturalization Test in Spanish.
Use esta base de datos para prepararse para las partes de educacion civica, lectura, y escritura del Examen de Naturalizacion de los Estados Unidos. En Espanol.
Pronunciator
Learn over 160 world languages designed for all ages. ESOL courses taught in 146 home languages for non-English speakers and includes access to U.S. Citizenship prep class. Create an account online before using the mobile version. Then use the web browser on your mobile device to access the service or download the mobile app for iOS, Android or Kindle Fire.
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Psychology Collection
Search 500 journals on the mind, behavior & emotions from 1980- present
PubMed
National Library of Medicine biomedical, life science & health citations and resources
Reference Solutions
Detailed telephone & company directory with information on 160 million residents and 60 million US businesses including physicians and dentists
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Search 250 periodicals from 1980-present on religion, philosophy, archaeology & anthropology
Salem History
Search for information on American history from the 50s, 60s, & 70s including full text historical documents from 1763 – 2003
Salem Literature
Critical Insights on Austen, Dickens, Hemingway, Twain and more
Science
Search earth science, space, technology, life science, mathematics and biographical resources
Tax Links and Resources
Links
Circulating Book
J. K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax
Resources at the Library
(Ask at the Reference Desk)
Tax Forms to distribute or photocopy
IRS Publications (Reference Only)
Phone Numbers
Forms (Federal)
800-829-3676
Assistance (Federal)
800-829-1040
Forms (NYS)
518-457-5431
Information (NYS)
518-457-5181
AARP Tax Aide
888-687-2277
Tax Assistance Programs
AARP TAX AIDE
888-687-2277
AARP TAX AIDE LOCATOR
888-227-7669
NYS FREE FILE ALLIANCE
(Income level restrictions)
518-457-5431
IRS FREE FILE
(Income level restrictions)
800-829-1040
IRS VITA -Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(Income level restrictions)
800-906-9887
VITA -Bethpage Credit Union
(Income level restrictions)
516-349-4288 or community@bethpagefcu.com
Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for 280 education journals
Tumble Books
Animated talking picture books, chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, graphic novels and books in French and Spanish. For kids in grades K-6.
Tutor.com
Live one-on-one homework help from 2pm – 10pm daily in English and Spanish. Over 40 subjects covered including math, science and English plus ACT & SAT prep. Provides assistance with resumes, cover letters and interview techniques. Your Username is your library card number. Made possible by the Friends of the Library
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U.S. Hispanic Newsstream
Includes articles from El Diario/LA PRENSA, La Opinión, Conexión and Extra
U.S. History
Search scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, books & videos for events and issues in American history.
U.S. Newsstream
Search national, regional and local newspapers including newswires from 1980-present
Value Line Investment Survey
Value Line includes Large Cap companies (1,700), Small & Mid-Cap companies (1,700), Selection & Opinion, industry listings, historical data, stock screener and printable PDFs. This service offers the tools necessary to help investors make informed financial decisions.
Value Line How To Videos on YouTube
Virtual Reference Library-Ebooks
Search the full text of popular reference e-books
Vocations, Careers & Technical Education Collection
Search 300 industry publications & specialized journals
Wall Street Journal
Full text coverage from 1984-present of Eastern edition
War & Terrorism Collection
Search 100 periodicals on global conflicts from 1980-present
Washington Post
Full text coverage from 1997-present
World History
Search primary documents, articles, maps & books for historical events and topics.