Online Resources

Ancestry Library Edition

Provides access to more than 1 billion names. Includes city directories, census records, immigration records, and much more. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online

  • Britannica Academica – Enrich your digital collection with a vast database of accurate, expert-reviewed information with balanced global insights at your fingertips.
  • Britannica Schools – Empower every learner and educator with Britannica School, the award-winning online learning platform trusted by millions worldwide. Designed for every grade level, it combines credible content, engaging media, and intuitive tools that make learning accessible, inclusive, and unforgettable.
  • Britannica Escolar – Explore the world in Spanish authentically, confidently, and curiously. Britannica Escolar delivers native Spanish content written by Latin American experts, combining trusted knowledge, cultural relevance, and a modern design to empower bilingual, multilingual, and Spanish-first learners across every grade level.

Driving-Tests.org

This site is designed to help new drivers study state manuals and take driving practice tests based on the real DMV written exams.

Foundation Directory

An extensive and frequently updated resource that provides non-profit organizers with the most accurate details available on US funders and their grants. Includes grantmaker profiles and IRS 990 information on over 100,000 US foundations. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY.

GALE databases provided by NovelNY

Provided by the New York State Library, NOVELny connects New Yorkers to 21st century information. NOVELny is supported primarily with New York State funds. It is also supported in part with federal Library Services and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  USE YOUR LIBRARY BARCODE NUMBER TO LOG IN.

MedlinePlus

A comprehensive medical website from the National Library of Medicine. Includes information on diseases and medications, and directories of hospitals, physicians and organizations.

MedlinePlus español

Le ayuda a encontrar las respuestas que busca en la salud. Tiene mucha información sobre medicamentos, una enciclopedia médica ilustrada, programas interactivos para el paciente y las últimas noticias de la salud. (It helps you find the answers you seek in health. It has lots of information about medications, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient programs and the latest health news.)

NYS Historic Newspapers

The NYS Historic Newspapers project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York’s unique history.

 

NOVELNY databases are provided by the New York State Library to connect New Yorkers to 21st century information. NOVELNY is supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).