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Academic OneFile

Search full-text peer reviewed journals from 1980-present

America’s News Magazines

Research topics and current events from The Atlantic, Education Week, Newsweek, Popular Science, Smithsonian and more

Biography

Over 1 million historical & current biographies

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

CollegeNow

Live guidance counselors are available Mon – Thurs from 2pm-11pm to connect with students. They provide assistance with college applications, financial aid and admission interviews. Submit a college essay online and receive expert feedback in 24 hours. The eParachute features helps you find college majors and careers that match your skills and interests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Diversity Studies Collection

Search 150 journals on cultural differences from 1980-present

Elementary

K-5 students can search books, magazines & newspapers

Explora

Students can search magazines, encyclopedias, images and maps

General Science Collection

Search 300 publications on physics, mathematics, technology & scientific issues

HelpNow

Live One-on-One homework help and tutoring from 2pm – 11pm daily in English and Spanish. Over 60 subjects covered including math, science and English plus ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP test prep and more. Submit essays and homework questions for expert feedback and guidance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

High School

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, reference sources and more. 

Literature Resource Center

Literary criticism, reviews & biographical information on 130,000 writers worldwide. Includes Scribner Writers series online.

Live Homework Help

HelpNow – Live One-on-One homework help and tutoring from 2pm – 11pm daily in English and Spanish. Over 60 subjects covered including math, science and English plus ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP test prep and more. Submit essays and homework questions for expert feedback and guidance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LOTE Kids

Digital picture books in over 70 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. 

Middle School

Search magazines, newspapers, videos, primary sources and more

Mometrix Test Prep

Test prep service for Regents, APs, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Series 7, teaching exams and more.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

New York Times All Access

Full access to the NYTimes.com site edition. Simply enter your Library barcode number, hit redeem code, and either create a free account or login with your existing account information for 24-hour access. 

Newsweek

Full text coverage from 1991-present
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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

Opposing Viewpoints

Current event overviews & opinions

Peterson’s Test & Career Prep

Peterson’s provides test prep assistance for AP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, CLEP exams and more. Students can also search for schools, scholarships and job opportunities on the site. Create an account to access the resources and save your progress.  

Salem History

Search for information on American history from the 50s, 60s, & 70s including full text historical documents from 1763 – 2003

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Salem Literature

Critical Insights on Austen, Dickens, Hemingway, Twain and more

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Science

Search earth science, space, technology, life science, mathematics and biographical resources

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.

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U.S. History

Search scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, books & videos for events and issues in American history.

Virtual Reference Library-Ebooks

Search the full text of popular reference e-books

World History

Search primary documents, articles, maps & books for historical events and topics.