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Connect with a live veteran navigators for resume coaching, live tutoring, and more about VA eligible benefits and community resources.
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
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Online Resources by Format
The Digital Collection
OverDrive eBooks & eAudio
Popular fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudio titles for all ages. Download the Libby app for the best experience.
hoopla digital
Download and stream from hoopla’s catalog of 1 million+ audiobooks, eBooks, videos, music, and more on your mobile device or computer.
Online Resources By Subject
eLearning
LinkedIn Learning
Video-based online training resource offering courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.
Universal Class
Learn from hundreds of online education courses, ranging from accounting to crafts & hobbies to improving writing skills.
Mango Languages
An online language learning system that can help you learn languages such as English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, and many more.
Birds of the World
Explore 10,721 species from 249 bird families, living in habitats around the world. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Tech Answers
Links to online and in-person computer assistance, along with technology resources and news outlets.
Quick Links
HelpNow
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
A unique tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to assist library customers of all ages succeed.
eLearning Row #3
Britannica Library
The classic encyclopedia, plus Internet Guide, Merriam Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, video and media collection, and more.
JSTOR
Academic journal articles covering most disciplines, including arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, and law.
Explora (EBSCO)
Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
Transparent Language
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned. Available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Homework Help for Children
Check out the great online resources that the library has available for the younger members of the family.
Britannica Library Children
Children can search for information or browse arts, geography, language arts, mathematics, religion, science, social studies, and sports.
Explora Primary (EBSCO)
Offers searching of Ebsco’s K-8 eBook collection, Cricket Media eBook collection, and the general knowledge database.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
Homework Help for Teens
Check out the great online resources that the library has available for teens.
Explora Middle & High School (EBSCO)
Supports both student research and classroom instruction. For Grades 6-12. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Read It! (EBSCO)
Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, and English language learners.
En Español
Britannica Escolar
Articulos en español.
Lenguajes de Mango
Un sistema de aprendizaje accesible en línea que puede asistir en aprendiendo otros idiomas.
New York Times Español
Se pueden buscar artículos de texto completo de The New York Times, edición en español. Parte de los principales diarios de Estados Unidos.
Reading Resources
NoveList Plus
Read-alike recommendations based on factors such as tone, pace, settings, and characters.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers.
Quick Links
Gale Literature Criticism
Biographical/critical introductions, listings of principal works, and sources for further study on contemporary authors.
Gale Books and Authors
A customizable, rich experience to answer that age-old question of “What do I read next?” Fiction and nonfiction recommendations.
Deaf Culture Digital Library
Offers resources for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, including a collection of Deaf resources in digital formats.
New York Times Book Review
Access to full text of The New York Times Book Review from 1988 to present. Part of U.S. Major Dailies.
ePeriodicals
U. S. Major Dailies
Provides access to five major U.S. national newspapers: Chicago Tribune, LA Times, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, & The Washington Post.
Gale Onefile: News
Search a collection of more than 1,000 newspapers, translate articles into 11 different languages, and create email alerts.
Quick Links
The Free Lance-Star
Read and search full-text articles from current and archived issues (2004-Current) of the Free Lance-Star. Available remotely.
The Washington Post Newspaper
Searchable full-text archive of The Washington Post, updated daily by 8 am. Part of U.S. Major Dailies.
The Wall Street Journal Newspaper
Searchable full-text archive of The Wall Street Journal, updated Mon-Sat by 8 am. Part of U.S. Major Dailies.
The New York Times Newspaper
Searchable full-text articles from The New York Times, updated daily by 8 am. Part of U.S. Major Dailies.
Chicago Tribune Newspaper
Searchable full-text articles from the Chicago Tribune, updated daily by 8 am. Part of U.S. Major Dailies.
Los Angeles Times Newspaper
Searchable full-text articles from the Los Angeles Times, updated daily by 8 am.
Washingtonpost.com
Unlimited digital access to washingtonpost.com, including expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world.
New York Times Español
Se pueden buscar artículos de texto completo de The New York Times, edición en español. Parte de los principales diarios de Estados Unidos.
Gale Infotrac Newstand
Search a collection of more than 1,000 newspapers, translate articles into 11 different languages, and create email alerts.
Research Answers & More
Business Resources
Browse Business Answers
Whether you are opening a new business or are already running one, you’ll need information and support.
Reference Solutions by Data Axle (Formerly ReferenceUSA)
Business, residential, and market research data for entrepreneurs, businesses, students, and others wanting access to consumer information.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business: financing, management, marketing, human resources, and more.
Consumer Reports
Product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Remote access unavailable - ask a staff member for in-branch access.
Grant Resources
Nonprofit Answers
Looking out for a way to secure a grant either individually or for a group? Check our resources.
Grants to Individuals Online
Information for individual grant seekers, primarily to fund arts & education research. Contact us at librarypoint.org/ask for assistance.
Grants Connection [Directory of Virginia Foundations]
Profiles of nearly 1,000 private, corporate, and community foundations in Virginia. Contact us at librarypoint.org/ask for assistance.
Job & Career Resources
Job Answers
Are you looking for a job? Let us provide you the resources to explore careers, designing a résumé, and even going to an interview.
JobNow
Create a resume, browse job resources, get interview tips, and chat with JobNow coaches. Live coaches are available every day from 2-11pm.
Accel 5 Business Library
Features short videos, book summaries, and articles on leadership and management practices.
Investment Resources
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Research, data, and analysis for investors. Includes many portfolio tools to calculate asset mixes, retirement costs, & college savings.
Value Line - Expanded Library Edition
Analyst commentaries and rankings on current operations and future prospects for thousands of large, small, and mid-cap companies.
Healthcare Resources
Health Answers
Resources to help you find information about health issues.
Gale Health & Wellness
Articles from health & fitness magazines and scholarly medical journals, medical encyclopedias, a health organization directory, and more.
VetNow
Connect with a live veteran navigators for resume coaching, live tutoring, and more about VA eligible benefits and community resources.
Law Resources
Law Answers
Recommended law databases, local resources, and websites.
Gale Legal Forms
Create legal documents and view completed sample forms. Provided by Find it Virginia.
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Legal research including cases, statutes, regulations, trial documents & transcripts. Please request assistance at ask.librarypoint.org.
Historical & Local Resources
AncestryLibrary
Available at most library branches. Remote access unavailable.
Regional Answers
Links to official websites for local and state government, colleges and universities, businesses and attractions, and more.
Voting Answers
Information about registering to vote, where to vote, links to Virginia political parties, and more.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Find historical newspaper articles, diaries, and more marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
