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POWER Library
Clicking on the POWER Library icon will take you to the Power Library homepage to view a list of all resources, or browse by subject matter. POWER Library is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much, much more!
Following are just a FEW of the many, many resources available:
POWER Kids
Click on the POWER Kids logo to access the online portal that all Pennsylvania libraries offer. Enjoy free 24/7 access to reliable sources for learning and projects.
POWER 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.
PA Online Learning
Powered by PA Online Learning is a FREE growing collection of tutorials on how to use software, social media, and library resources, such as POWER Library. Click the above icon to discover more!
Westmoreland Library Network now offers sites with free access using your library card: The following link will take you to streaming services: Craftsy, IndieFlix, Qello Concerts, and The Great Courses. Go to https://libbyapp.com/library/westmoreland/extras
WLN now offers Novelist Plus and Novelist K8 Plus for our readers. Search for books by age, genre, subject, and much more. Link to other book related sites. Here are the links:
Novelist Plus: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=novplus&custid=s2323407&groupid=main&authtype=ip,cpid
Novelist K8 Plus: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=novpk8&custid=s2323407&groupid=main&authtype=ip,cpid
Beginning Monday, September 26, 2023 you can order free Covid-19 tests from the government.
SCORE Westmoreland provides free & confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Westmoreland and neighboring counties. They also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs & seasoned small business owners.
Did you know that the PA Dept of Labor and Industry offers free job skill training? Click on the link:
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/SkillUpPA
If you are age 16 – 24 you may qualify for FREE career training in any of 10 industries. Includes free housing, meals, medical & living allowance. Go to https://www.jobcorps.gov
Finding Your Way in PA
App for Students and Families Facing Homelessness: Developed by the Center for Schools and Communities, this desktop and mobile app was created to help connect students and families experiencing homelessness with local services and resources. Click the link:
Homeless Resources – Finding Your Way in PA