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One of my favorite websites fits perfectly with this time of year...Find a Grave! They boast 226 million memorials have been added since their creation in ...

If youth books aren't your thing, but you have young patrons and caregivers asking for reading recommendations, try Novalist k-8. They have a great section ...

What?
Library subscription access to World Book Online will end for all Allegheny County libraries. When?
November 2, 2023 Why?
Because our stalwart patrons currently have access ...

For those unfamiliar, anime (American usually pronounce “a-nuh-may”) is the wild and wonderful world of graphic novels and animated series from Japan, often for adult ...

How many times have you been asked to help a library patron download/print a legal form, only to hit a paywall? While many sites advertise ...

Libby will soon introduce the following enhancements to how users discover and enjoy magazines:One tap to read: When a reader discovers a magazine anywhere in the ...

POWER Library is in the process of changing their eResouces line up. They have dropped several of their Gale offerings and are going to add ...

It's important to understand the different databases and learning tools at your disposal. Join us on Tuesday, August 22 at 11 am to learn more ...

Are you in a bind because a summer storm has kept you and the kids from getting outside? Well fret no more because Creativebug has ...

As summer reading is winding down for many libraries, we are switching gears into the Back-to-School season. There are many resources available to library staff ...

Hey, champ! Let's sit down and have a chat. You've been using Libby a lot recently and it has become your favorite way to read ...

We’ve all experienced it. The crushing disappointment when a book you are white-hot on has a wait list of weeks or months. “73rd in line? ...

A few years ago digital content provider, hoopla, introduced their BingePasses. The concept allows users to borrow a full collection of movies, books or magazines ...

The Libby App is now available for YOU, TOO! Libby gives you free access to thousand of eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines from your library. Going ...

Digital Magazines are great for summer road trips, lounging pool side, or sitting at home on a hot afternoon. Make sure your patrons know how ...

Whether you are looking for inspiration for your next trip or are an armchair traveler, be sure to check out hoopla's great selection of travel ...

Did you know that Allegheny County offers a variety of online resources to help fight the summer slide? Tutor.com has learning games, practice worksheets, and ...

Assisting patrons with job and career help is an important service offered by libraries. While there is a lot of information available to job seekers, ...

This summer is sure to be a busy one whether you are planning a big vacation with the whole family or a staycation all to ...