eResources

This genealogy database provides access to U.S. and some European census data, ship's logs and passenger indexes, vital records and social security death index records, WWI draft registration cards, maps, genealogy reference books, and more. Provided by Montgomery County.

AtoZ World Food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries
of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side
dishes, desserts, and beverages.

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Discover fiction and non-fiction books that match your interests! Books and Authors (powered by Gale's popular What Do I Read Next? series) is for readers from every level of reading proficiency and enables users to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics from more than 240,000 titles.

Find full-text articles and statistical data about companies and industries for business owners, marketing professionals, investors, and students. Access to over 11,000 journals and more than 8,900 in full-text. Instantly analyze and compare financial and statistical data with interactive charting tools.

CHC is designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Content covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Contemporary Authors includes biographies for current writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures and television. Provided by POWER Library.

Find ratings of local service companies, including auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, doctors, dentists, carpet cleaners, etc. You can read the current issues and find guides to health plans, hospitals and top doctors (rated both by other doctors and by patients).

Access over 1,100 academic journals and ERIC database reports in the field of education. Key subject areas include administration, bilingual education, child development and psychology, funding, health education, technology, and testing.

Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more!

Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (GREENR) offers researchers an interdisciplinary resource for environment and sustainability studies.

What’s all the hoopla?

hoopla digital is a new digital media service offered to Abington Township Libraries card holders.  Enjoy access to nearly half a million titles, from six different formats, instantly – no waiting!  Internet access is required to establish an account and search for a title. 

Browse and read full-text newspapers from more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, plus leading titles from around the world, or search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. InfoTrac Newsstand also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.

Elementary students in kindergarten through grade five will find age-appropriate content covering a broad range of educational topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, etc. Kids InfoBits includes full-text proprietary content from Blackbirch Press®, U-X-L, KidHaven Press™, and more!

Discover literature content from more than 150,000 full-text poems, 840,000 poem citations and excerpts, 7,100 full-textshort stories and novels, 3,800 full-text essays published in the 16th-20th centuries, 2,400 full-text speeches, and 1,250 full-text plays. It also includes biographies, work summaries, photographs, and a glossary.

Mango Languages is an online learning tool that teaches conversation skills and culture learning for over 70 different languages. Learn at your own pace from any internet connected computer or a mobile device.

Online access is now available at Abington Township Public Library! Access to papers dating from 1851 through 1922 and between 1981 through current day is now possible. Activation is required every 72 hours. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.

Get downloadable eBooks and audiobooks free with your library card!

Using a computer? Start at the Overdrive website.

Want to read on a smartphone or tablet? Get the free Libby app.

POWER Library highlights job resources for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers. These PA government-provided resources are designed to help you find a good career, review job openings, and match you with employers. 

Access to the historical and current newspaper. This resource is available in the Library and remotely to Abington residents.

POWER Library: Pennsylvania's Online World of Electronic Resources.  

Over a dozen databases contained in one location! Newspapers, magazine articles, grade appropriate research, health information and more!

RBdigital (formerly Zinio) offers access to the digital copy of the current issue of magazines.  Patrons can browse the library’s collection of over 100 titles, search for your favorite magazine in full color and check them out!

Reference USA provides data for business and consumer research.

Access to copyrighted materials that are not freely available online including magazines, journals, newspaper articles, reference and medical information, and consumer service information.

TrueFLIX, Grolier's non-fiction counterpart to BookFLIX, is now available in POWER Library.

This science and social studies resource for 3rd through 6th graders includes a “Resources & Tools” section which offers lesson plans, quizzes, promotional materials and other downloadable resources.   

More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors in order to build a deeper understanding and mastery of subject the matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.