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What are Online Resources? 

EAPL patrons have access to an eLibrary with over 70 online databases! These free online resources can help you discover your next book, find a research article, stream videos, explore cooking and baking recipes, learn a craft, trace a family tree, learn a new language, and more. Check out the Getting Started Guides below for an introduction to some of our most popular online resources, with step-by-step image and video tutorials, instructions for creating accounts and searching for items, and additional support resources!

Do I need a library card? 

You will need a valid EAPL library card number to access many of our online resources. To learn more about what you'll need to obtain a library card, click HERE. If you are unsure of what your library card number is or have further questions, call us at (610)-258-2917 or email us at: reference@eastonpl.org.

Getting Started Guides

 

A to Z Food America

A to Z Food America is the world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. Use this guide to help log-in for the first time, find and share recipes, browse food categories, and more!

 

 

A to Z World Food

The A to Z World Food resource is the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of food and food culture. Use this guide to help log-in for the first time, find and share recipes, browse food categories, and more!

 

 

Computer Skills Center

Explore the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications with the Computer Skills Center, a user-friendly eLearning platform from EBSCO LearningExpress that contains nearly 100 self-paced video tutorials.


 

CreativeBug

Creativebug is an inspirational resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos for crafters and makers. Use this guide for learning how to create your account, search for and watch classes, and get started using the CreativeBug app.

 

 

Hoopla

Hoopla web and mobile library media streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, ebooks, movies, music, and television to be enjoyed on a computer, tablet, phone, or TV! Use this guide to create an account, find and borrow items, and stream your media to different devices.

 

 

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service where patrons can watch movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos. Use this guide to create an account, learn about the ticket system, browse and search for films, and more!

 

 

Libby

Libby is a Library Reading App, where you can access hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your phone, tablet, or computer. Use this guide to create an account, browse and find items, borrow titles and place holds, and more!

 

 

Masterfile Premier

Masterfile Premier is a database that contains full text articles from general reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas including business, health, education, general science and multicultural issues. Use this guide to sign in, search for articles, use search filters, and create an account to save your research.

 

NoveList Plus

Looking for your next book? Want to find more from your favorite authors? NoveList Plus is a reader's advisory resource that allows you to  find read-a-like titles, explore your favorite genres, and more! Use this guide to sign in, perform different types of searches, check for books in the EAPL catalog, and create a personal account.
 

 

ParentTV

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years! Use this guide to login and navigate ParentTV.

 

 

BlueCareer

BlueCareer, a workforce development platform from EBSCOlearning and Powered by BlueRecruit, is the one-stop shop to explore the skilled trades industry, start careers, and connect with employers. BlueCareer provides in-depth information on more than 100 skilled trades, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience.