Electronic Resources

Electronic resourcesWelcome to our online library of electronic resources

Some of these subscriptions will require you to enter your library card number or to create an account.

Check out Booklist Reader 

This terrific reader's advisory resource features diverse recommendations for all ages! Booklist Reader brings you high-interest lists of print and audiobook recommendation - and it is updated monthly.

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Consumer Reports

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Libby

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Gale Virtual Reference

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Get expanded access to e-books and e-audiobooks with your library card through our reciprocal lending agreement. With our expanded partnership, you can now check out items from five library collections! Access is provided by the New Castle Library District. 

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Power Library Resources

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Language learning that's worth the effort.

Transparent Language Online  Have your Library card barcode number handy and get started. We'll admit it: language learning takes time and effort. We make sure you get the most of every minute you invest. It's more than just stock images and flashy colors; Transparent Language Online really works, which is why people love using it. Learn over 110 languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL). Transparent Language Online is a part of Power Library.

LAMP Library of Accessible ResourcesLAMP - the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians offers people who cannot access the printed word a way to restore their love of reading by providing access to materials in formats such as braille, audio, described movies and large print.  

If you cannot read standard print due to blindness, a visual disability, a physical disability or a reading disability such as dyslexia, then this service is for you.

Hoping to 'find your roots' or add to your family tree?

 Click here to access our Genealogy Resources page. and learn more about electronic and local genealogy groups.

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A Family Search Center is located in Cranberry Township. Visit the Genealogy Resources page for details.

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MyHeritage

MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. It contains billions of historical records from all over the world to support family history research. Remote access and a mobile-friendly interface make it the most convenient genealogy product for libraries and institutions.  FREE access from home or the library, through Power Library with your library card number.

Content Includes:

  • More than 19.4 billion historical records from all over the world. Millions more added every month.
  • The U.S. federal census (1790-1950) with images
  • The U.K. census (1841-1901) with images
  • Nearly 5 billion exclusive family tree profiles from MyHeritage and Geni
  • More than 816 million U.S. public records, including wills and probate records
  • Hundreds of millions of Nordic records
  • More than 100 million gravestone photos
  • More than 500 million historical photographs
  • Military records, immigration records and passenger lists
  • Citizenship and naturalization records
  • Directories, guides, references, biographies and yearbooks
  • Government, land and court records
  • Additional content under license including obituaries, WikiTree, BillionGraves, Canadian Headstones and more

Adult Driving TestsPractice for your driver's exam -- for free!

Driving-Tests.org provides access to free* practice tests for personal and commercial driver's licenses. Get a head-start on successfully passing the PA Driver's License exams. Options include practice tests for driving a car, motorcycle or earning a CDL license and a link to the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual. Access from any computer or mobile device. 

*The site offers practice tests at no charge and additional resources for a fee. Cranberry Library does not profit from any resources you might choose to purchase.