With the click of a mouse, resident library card holders can access Montgomery County Public Libraries’ vast collections of online tools to do things like download audiobooks, access the Philadelphia Inquirer, or brighten a child’s day with an interactive storybook.

What’s even better is that most of the resources listed below are easily accessible from the comfort of your personal computer, tablet, or other device.All you have to do is visit your local public library‘s website.

Please note that residents of non-Montgomery County service areas may not be eligible to access all digital collections or databases.

Ancestry

These databases provide resources that help you discover your family’s roots. Ancestry is only accessible from within your local public library.

Chat with a Librarian

When you have a question that you need answered quickly, visit Chat with a Librarian. In most cases, you will get your answer in 15 minutes or less. When a question involves lengthy research, the librarians at Chat with a Librarian will help get you started or provide a referral for you and your question.

OverDrive/Libby

Download digital audio books and/or eBooks, 24/7 to a PC, PDA,Mp3,IPod,Sony Reader or other compatible eBook reader, at home, in the office or from anywhere in the world.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Search the database of Inquirer articles dating back as far as 1981.

Power Library

POWER Library offers access to thousands of full-text periodical articles, newspapers, photographs, medical information and more. Materials and resources are available for all age groups. POWER Library is offered as a service of Pennsylvania’s public libraries, school libraries and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

TumbleBookLibrary

This online collection of animated, talking picture books helps you introduce your child to the joy of reading.

Mango Language Database

The Mango Language Database helps you learn or improve your foreign language and English language skills.