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 newspapers, explore your family history, or learn a new language.
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.
HeritageQuest
The at-home “light” version of Ancestry. Start your family tree from home!
Mango Languages
The Mango Language Database helps you learn or improve your language skills.
OverDrive/Libby
Download digital audio books and/or eBooks, 24/7, at home, in the office or from anywhere in the world.
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.
PressReader
Play daily puzzles and search a collection of hundreds of newspapers, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, from all around the world.