Library Online Resources

Library Online Resources

The Beaver County Library System is proud to offer many different resources to our patrons. Most of which can even be accessed at home with a valid library card. 


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Online Catalog

You can explore our collection from anywhere in the world. You can also request items to be held at your nearest Beaver County Library or renew items you've already checked out.
Foundation Directory Online by Candid at the Nonprofit Resource Center


The Center Express Library is proud to be a Nonprofit Resource Center offering free public access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management. These fully searchable databases include detailed profiles of Pennsylvania based foundations, an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders, and other tools.

We strongly recommend patrons interested in using the Foundation Directory Online view the training videos below before using the database.

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cloud library e-book and e-audio book collection

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks from our digital collection! 
NEW: Stream movies too!
Guides:
How to stream CloudLibrary Movies on your TV
How to download and install CloudLibrary on Kindle Fire


Download and read the latestest magazines from our digital collection!
Comics Plus powered by Library Pass

Download and read from a large selections of Comics!  Available on Android and iOS.

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AtoZ World Food database

Hungry to learn about international cruisine? Visit AtoZ World Foods to learn about foods from around the world. (Use library card number to log in.)
AtoZ World Travel database

Where do you want to go today? Visit AtoZ World Travel to learn about the countries of the world. (Use library card number to log in.)


We'll help you learn to speak in Mozambique! Visit Lingo LITE to learn world languages. (Use library card number to log in.)
Beaver County Times online archive

Search an archive of the Beaver County Times, 2001 to present.
Americas 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. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Beaver County Times. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Testing and Education reference center

Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.


Free online courses on a large number of topics including: Office Skills, Parenting, Accounting, Crafts, Career Training, Computers, etc.
AtoZ Databases

AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

Authorized library card number is required for access. Please contact your library for instructions.
Britannica Library Online

Explore the Encyclopedia Britannica Online.


Explore the Encyclopedia Britannica Online for Children.
Britannica Library for Young Adults

Explore the Encyclopedia Britannica Online for Young Adults.


The POWER Library is offered as a service of Pennsylvania's public libraries, school libraries and the State Library.

The POWER library allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more. You will find materials of interest in most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults.
Power Library Kids

The POWER Library is offered as a service of Pennsylvania's public libraries, school libraries and the State Library.

The POWER library allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more. You will find materials of interest in most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults.


AncestryLibrary.com is the world's largest online resource for family history.

Ancestry Library edition is only available from computers within our libraries.
Ask Here PA - live answers to your questions 24/7 from a librarian

Connect to a librarian 24 hours a day!
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Power Teens - research resources for teens

POWER Teens provides online resources including full-text research e-resources, collections of photographs and documents, the statewide catalog of materials held in libraries throughout Pennsylvania, and Chat with a Librarian.