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
Diversity Studies Collection
Search 150 journals on cultural differences from 1980-present
Elementary (formerly Kids Infobits)
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
Learning Express Library
Includes SAT, GRE, TASC practice exams and career guidance for students and adults
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
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.
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, nursing, teaching exams and more.
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
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Search for information on American history from the 50s, 60s, & 70s including full text historical documents from 1763 – 2003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
TrueFlix
TrueFlix Includes videos, eBooks, activities, images and websites on science and social studies topics for students.
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. 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.