Learn A New Language!

Whether you’re a true language-learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language — Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it.

With Transparent Language Online you can:

• Learn any of the 110+ languages, including:
• American Sign Language 
• English (ESL/ELL) learning content for speakers of over 30 languages
• 30+ endangered North American and world languages
• Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing/typing with interactive lessons and courses
• Build and maintain your vocab with vocab-focused lessons and a strategic review system that keeps it all fresh
• Learn anytime, anywhere with mobile apps that include offline and hands-free modes
• Explore a wide range of interests through courses focused on travel, workplace language, and beyond

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To track your learning progress in Transparent Language, you must create an account. You can use Transparent Language as a guest user, but your progress will not be tracked. 

KidsSpeak Available!

Let young learners explore a new language with their cartoon "friend" and his or her pet. They'll broaden their horizons as they work their way through fun and engaging activities with KidSpeak.

KidsSpeak is available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Did You Know? More United States Presidents Were Born in October Than Any Other Month?

Learn about United States Presidents in Britannica School for PreK-5th.

Britannica School Includes Two Great Resources!

Britannica School: Early Elementary (PreK–2)
Britannica School: Elementary (Up to Grade 5) 

Britannica School: Early Elementary (PreK–2) — As the ideal launchpad for young scholars, this platform sets the tone for exploration with a vibrant environment filled with curriculum-aligned games, puzzles, and interactive activities, along with read-aloud options for beginning readers.

Britannica School: Elementary (Up to Grade 5) — Designed to build foundational knowledge and stimulate curiosity, this child-friendly platform features simplified articles, engaging multimedia, and interactive games that make complex topics accessible and enjoyable while enhancing reading and comprehension abilities.

Explore Controversial Issues in SIRS Discoverer

Over 80 issues are available!

Over 80 issues are available on topics such as:

• Alien Life and UFOs
• Animal Shelters
• Coral Reefs
• Coronavirus
• Cryptozoology
• Curfew
• Drilling for Oil
• Election 2020
• Fake News
• Girls and Women in Sports
• Honeybee Population
• Prisons, Racism
• School Lunches
• Service and Support Animals
• Student-Athlete Compensation
• Zoos and Aquariums
• and more!

New eCard Registration System

The eCard registration program has been upgraded to a new system that requires all eCard users to register for a new eCard.

If you access POWER Library with a library card number issued by your local library, there are no changes required. Additionally, if you have a library card issued by your local library, you do not need an eCard. You can use your local library card number to access the e-resources in POWER Library. 

Got a Question? Text a Librarian Now!

Text your question to:
717-527-3866

Texting available:
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-5

Looking for Your Local Library?

Try the Find a PA Library search tool available from POWER Library. Just enter your address, city, or ZIP code and you will be provided with a list of the three libraries closest to your location.  Get a library card and find out all about the services offered at your library!

All Things POWERful!

We hope that you have been able to take advantage of and enjoy the many resources available in the POWER Library, which include:

• Chat with a Librarian – 24/7 live chat reference, and text and email options too!
• E-Resources – self-help tools for finding information on all subjects
• Books, Movies, and More in a PA Library - find books in PA school, public, academic, and special libraries
• PA Photos and Documents – historical collections of photos and documents

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POWER Library News Issue No. 114 (October 2023)