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Blue Ridge Download Consortium

Read e-books and listen to e-audiobooks instantly from our digital library. Download the free Libby app to your computer, phone or tablet to access the collection.
Freading

Search PCPL’s e-book and e-audiobook collection on Freading for an immediate check out. No holds necessary! Materials can be downloaded with the Freading app for Apple or Android devices.
Freegal Music

Download three songs a week –for free!– from PCPL’s Freegal catalog to your computer or mobile device. The songs will be yours to keep.
Magzter

Unlimited reading of over 5,000 magazines, newspapers and journals. Magzter has titles such as Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Maxim, Men’s Health, Entrepreneur, Popular Mechanics, and more! All you need is your library card.
Newsbank

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including the Powhatan Today and Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Just for Kids

Ad-free streaming quality educational videos, from read alouds to tv shows like Arthur and the Berenstain Bears. Device agnostic, mobile friendly. Username: pcpl password: digital
MasterFILE Complete

The largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world’s leading publishers. Covering virtually every general interest subject area.
NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations, available through libraries around the world.
NoveList K-8 Plus

It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
Gale Legal Forms

Search Virginia-specific legal forms including divorce, adoption, power of attorney, real estate, wills, civil actions, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, and more.
JobNow

Available Monday-Friday, 2 pm to 10 pm. Connect with a live, certified career coach to help with résumé writing, applications, searches, and identify development needs.
HelpNow

An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper.
Universal Class

Over 500 self-paced and instructor-led online classes on over 30 subjects available for free to PCPL card holders. Many courses offer continuing education units (CEUs).
Powhatan High School Yearbooks

Digital scans of the Powhatan High School yearbooks “The Big Chief” for the years 1932, 1948-49, 1955-56, 1958-60 and 1962. Yearbooks were digitized with assistance from the Library of Virginia.
FamilySearch

A genealogical database maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Contains access to scanned and digitized birth, marriage, death and census records. PCPL is a FamilySearch Library Affiliate.
Transparent Language

An online language learning tool featuring 120 languages, including 24 indigenous languages and American Sign Language, and ESL instruction for speakers of 34 different languages.
Read It!

Designed for middle and high school students, and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading, but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
Explora Schools

Explora interface provides unique, age-appropriate content for primary schools, secondary schools and public libraries. This also includes an Educator’s Edition which offers lesson plans, support materials, and professional development resources.
Explora Public Libraries

Explora provides research collections on thousands of topics to help find the information you need quickly and easily. You can search hundreds of professional journals, popular magazines, reference books, images, primary sources, and more by keyword or by topic.
Gale in Context: Elementary

A simple, cross-curricular resource that ensures equity and continuity for all students in your district. This database advances education and gives children the research skills they will need in middle school, high school, and beyond.
VetNow

Available Monday-Friday, 2 pm to 10 pm. Connect with a live military benefits navigator to help identify eligibility for support services, connecting with support services and identifying needs.
Guide to Virginia Legal Information

A PDF document complied by the Virginia Association of Law Libraries Access to Justice Committee of legal information resources on topics such as incorporating a business, buying a house, writing a will, contesting a traffic ticket, and other legal topics.
Wowbrary

Subscribe to Wowbrary for personalized e-newsletters about new items arriving at the library. You can even place a hold on new items from the newsletter.
Comics Plus Full Collection

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga – 27 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits.
Comics Plus Teen Collection

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga – 27 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits.
Comics Plus Children’s Collection

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga – 27 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits.
ABC Mouse

A comprehensive early learning site for children ages 2 – 8+, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. It is complete child-safe, with no advertising or links to other websites. ABC Mouse is only available on the library premises.
PCPL is partnering with the Powhatan County Historical Society for a series of lectures on the history of Powhatan County.

The first lecture, An Overview of Powhatan County History, will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:30am in the library’s large conference room. This lecture will cover the county’s history from it’s founding in 1777 to present day.

The second lecture, Native Americans & Huguenots in Powhatan, will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:30am in the library’s large conference room.

Both lectures will be given by local historian and Powhatan County Historical Society President John Rothert.

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