Westmoreland Library Network now offers three new sites with free access: METHOD LEARNING: For students preparing for college boards – offers practice tests SATs and ACTs. KOVELS: Antique and collectibles information, including price guides. LAW DEPOT: Extensive collection of legal documents for download, such as rental agreements, starting a business, real estate transfers, and much more. The following link will also take you to streaming services: Craftsy, IndieFlix, Qello Concerts, and The Great Courses. Go to https://libbyapp.com/library/westmoreland/extras

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

Databases

See below for the collection of useful databases for all ages offered through the Jeannette Public Library.

For use of these databases, you will need access to an active library card in good standing.

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!

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.

Watch videos, read books, and play games.

Elementary students Grades K-5 will find age-appropriate content covering a broad range of educational topics.

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.