HAWLEY LIBRARY - E-SERVICES
As a member of the Wayne Library Alliance, the Hawley Library is able to provide our patrons with services we might otherwise not have been able to make available. Below you'll find links to sites that offer FREE digital magazines, movie streaming, ebooks, audiobooks, arts & crafts video classes, recipes as well as an amazing collection of World Book services. Have your library card handy for signing up!
We now offer HOOPLA for all our patrons! Download audiobooks, eBooks, digital comics, digital magazines, AND stream movies, shows, and music - FREE OF CHARGE. All you need is your library card. Download the app from the App or Google Play store, or visit hoopladigital.com to get started.
HOW HOOPLA WORKS:
HOW HOOPLA WORKS:
- Your library card allows you 10 Instant Borrows each month. These Instant Borrows will reset every month and you can borrow more than one title at a time.
- Books are available for 21 days, videos are available for 72 hours, and music titles are available for 7 days after you borrow.
As people increasingly read and listen to books on their smartphone or tablet, they’re discovering one of the best resources is their local public library. Now, residents in five Northeastern Pennsylvania counties can access a wide selection of popular digital ebooks and audiobooks free from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Digital Library. With a library card from their local library, those living in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties can now borrow from the digital collection of over 20,000 titles by visiting the WLA's Overdrive access point or by downloading Libby, the award-winning one-tap reading app from OverDrive.
Readers may browse their library’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card. This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets and Chromebook™. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle®” [US only]. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use.
To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit the WLA's Overdrive access link or download Libby today. Click here for instructions/help on how to use the Libby app.
Readers may browse their library’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card. This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets and Chromebook™. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle®” [US only]. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use.
To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit the WLA's Overdrive access link or download Libby today. Click here for instructions/help on how to use the Libby app.
Access leading digital magazines on your mobile device with Flipster, the digital magazine newsstand from EBSCO - courtesy of your local library. To access, click the image above and enter your library card number.
eBook Collection - This resource is provided by your library or by POWER Library, which is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Click the image above to start browsing. If you're new to EBSCO, CLICK HERE to view the eBooks User Guide.
Book Flix - Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, earth, family, community, and more. Some films and books are available in Spanish too!
True Flix is an online, 100% nonfiction literacy resource that leverages Scholastic's award-winning True Book series with related video content. Students build knowledge of subject-area content through paired videos and ebooks while sharpening important literacy skills.
Get inspired to create with 1,000+ video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing and more taught by artists and creative experts. To get started, click the image above, then enter your library card number and pin. Happy Creating!
Food American provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical what did they eat articles, how to make food videos, and more, AtoZ Food America is the world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. It features content and information found nowhere else combined with beautiful graphics and illustrations.
Food World is the world's largest and most comprehensive database of food and food culture for 174 countries. This proprietary database includes 884 food culture articles, 6,500 traditional recipes, 650 ingredient articles, historical timelines, glossaries, and 2,000 food quotes. Lavishly illustrated with 14,000 photos.
Tutor.com is available directly to students, as well as schools, libraries, businesses and community colleges to help K-12 and adult learners succeed. CLICK HERE, then enter your library card number to access..
Homework Help: age- and subject-specific tutors from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tutor.com recommends installing Silverlight for best performance. Click here for Silverlight installation.
For other minimum system requirements for Homework Help to work on your computer, vist Tutor.com's Frequently Asked Questions.
Homework Help: age- and subject-specific tutors from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tutor.com recommends installing Silverlight for best performance. Click here for Silverlight installation.
For other minimum system requirements for Homework Help to work on your computer, vist Tutor.com's Frequently Asked Questions.
The Goodwill Community Foundation - learn what you want, when you want, regardless of income or circumstances. GCF LearnFree offers 125 tutorials on a range of topics including technology, mobile apps, math, reading, work and career, and everyday life. Technology ranges from mouse and typing tutorials, Internet searching and browsers, and Microsoft Office applications to iPhone, iPad, social media, and blogging basics. CLICK HERE to access.
Teens, want health information that is both credible and confidential? Click on the icon for trusted answers to questions about diseases, eating disorders, appearance, moods, grief, loss, and more. CLICK HERE, then click the 'Log in with your library card' link.
CLICK HERE for access to magazine and newspaper articles for school and business, for Chilton Auto Repair, Searchasaurus and BookFlix for kids, and other trusted online resources. You can also search the statewide catalog for books, movies, and more beyond the local catalog. Not sure where to start? The POWER Library homepage gives you options: “Help me choose” or “List all e-resources.”
Power Kids - Watch videos and read books about animals, celebrations, nature, music, earth, family, community, and more. ... Find information on topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, and technology.
PowerKnowledge Life Science is a content-driven, visually stimulating, and media-rich online science resource specifically designed for learners in grades 3 to 6. Maintaining the gold standard set by Rosen Digital's inaugural product, Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, PowerKnowledge Life Science delivers curriculum-correlated content; promotes digital literacy and 21st-century learning skills; and offers research, report, and homework help.
Developed for Grade 3 to 6 learners with their unique learning styles and sensibilities in mind, PowerKnowledge Life Science features an appealing, friendly interface. The 400+ articles are expressly created for an elementary and middle school audience. Dynamic videos enhance and extend learning. Interactive games reinforce skills and content. Hands-on science projects, experiments, and activities help learners see science in context, and in action.
Developed for Grade 3 to 6 learners with their unique learning styles and sensibilities in mind, PowerKnowledge Life Science features an appealing, friendly interface. The 400+ articles are expressly created for an elementary and middle school audience. Dynamic videos enhance and extend learning. Interactive games reinforce skills and content. Hands-on science projects, experiments, and activities help learners see science in context, and in action.
Core Concepts: Biology—the newest offering from Rosen Digital—is a content-driven, visually stimulating, and media-rich online science resource. Maintaining the gold standard set by Rosen Digital's award-winning PowerKnowledge Science Suite, Core Concepts: Biology supports STEM learning and delivers curriculum-correlated content; promotes digital literacy and 21st-century learning skills; and offers research, report, and homework help.
Core Concepts: Biology features a straightforward, easy-to-navigate interface. User-friendly articles make complex scientific concepts both readily comprehensible and highly engaging. Dynamic videos and relevant photos enhance and extend learning. Interactive activities, timelines, and science experiments provide opportunities for hands-on learning and help students see science in context.
Core Concepts: Biology features a straightforward, easy-to-navigate interface. User-friendly articles make complex scientific concepts both readily comprehensible and highly engaging. Dynamic videos and relevant photos enhance and extend learning. Interactive activities, timelines, and science experiments provide opportunities for hands-on learning and help students see science in context.
World Book Online - The premier suite of digital resources for schools and libraries, with content to engage and excite all minds from pre-readers to advanced researchers. The databases are progressive and align users with their appropriate learning level. Seamlessly integrate with popular single sign-on providers and learning management systems or link content to other platforms for teaching and learning. The built-in tools are accessible, flexible, and easy to use. Use the virtual training guide for support material, promotional items, and free resources. (All ages and reading levels)
World Book Training Guide - World Book offers a robust training guide to support users in all aspects of using World Book Online. From short tutorial videos to in-depth how-to articles and public webinars, users can learn the ins and outs of all products and features in the format that they prefer. Beyond teaching tools, this guide also offers a range of free material from promotional support to lesson ideas and beyond! (All ages and reading levels)
World Book Early Learning- The perfect tool for pre- and emergent readers to explore independently or learn with an adult. Developed with experts on early childhood education, Early Learning is designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforces early childhood curriculum via short videos, read-aloud stories, printable activities, and matching and tracing games, among others. The guided reading program, lesson plans, and curriculum correlations make teaching easier for educators and parents. (Recommended ages: 2-8)
World Book Kids- An ideal learning resource for elementary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with image-driven navigation and inquiry-based activities. The site features easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud or translated and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities. Encourage self-direction with our visual navigation in Explore, independent learning with WebQuest and compare and contrast skills with Compare Animals and Compare Places. Additional teaching tools for educators and parents make this a complete solution for early learners. (Recommended ages: 6-10)
World Book Student- World Book’s beloved Encyclopedia comes to life in a digital format, perfect for elementary and middle school learners to access information from trusted sources. A one-stop shop for cross curricular learning, Student includes translations to 100+ languages, a Biography Center, current events, research guides, and seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. The My Research and Citation Builder features assist learners in organizing and analyzing their findings. (Recommended ages: 8-16)
World Book Advanced- In a world of digital news, this resource gives high school students and adults a reliable source to check the facts. The In the Headlines live news feed and world newspapers promote global awareness and international perspective. Primary source documents, biographies, Back in Time articles, and Teaching with Documents all aid in more in-depth and conceptual understanding within the classroom curriculum. (Recommended ages: 12+)
World Book eBooks- An on-the-go digital library for all ages and reading levels. Get access to engaging sets only available from World Book, including story books, picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books alongside well-known classic titles from famous authors. Books are easily searchable by topic, grade level, and curriculum subject and can be seamlessly integrated with other platforms using the included MARC records and direct links to texts. eBooks also features 24/7, unlimited simultaneous access to every title; a personal bookshelf; offline reading; and annotation tools. (All ages and reading levels)
World Book Timelines- A growing collection of 650+ unique Timelines, spanning the arts, science & technology, society & culture, sports, world history & geography and more. Create, customize, collaborate, and share your timelines, which is great for visual learners to put events into context and for classroom instruction to introduce a subject.
(Recommended ages: 8+)
(Recommended ages: 8+)