eResources

Make Smarter Purchasing Decisions with ConsumerReports.org®

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Smart and savvy buying tips are just a few clicks away!

The Peters Township Public Library provides free access to ConsumerReports.org, a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products and help you make the most of your time and money. You can also access money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, videos and more.

Subjects include:

  • ~Appliances
  • ~Babies and kids
  • ~Cars
  • ~Electronics
  • ~Health, fitness and food
  • ~Home and garden
  • ~Money

 

Also includes car-buying and health care advice…

ConsumerReports.org includes Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus® to assist consumers looking for reliable information on new and used cars. Additionally, ConsumerReports.org features extensive health content from Consumer Reports Online Health, a trusted and unbiased source of information designed to help consumers navigate the health care labyrinth.

Click here to access ConsumerReports.org with your library card!

You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.

Learn more about ConsumerReports.org with our eResource Exploration class where Sarah, our Technology and Makerspace Librarian, will teach you how to access ConsumerReports.org and navigate through the resource. Click here to register for the program.

Watch this video to learn more about everything ConsumerReports.org has to offer!

Back to School with World Book Online

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Have a curious question? Find the answer in World Book Online. The same expert information from a print encyclopedia is accessible anywhere with an internet connection! All you need is your Peters Township Public Library card to access World Book Online from home.

From pre-K to high school and beyond, World Book Online has databases for every learner at every level. World Book Online hosts thousands of articles, as well as hundreds of maps, videos, and other media for an immersive learning experience. Teacher resources, curriculum correlations, learning standards, and other valuable tools for educators are included across all databases.

World Book Online is a safe, trusted, 21st-century learning environment for students.

  • ~Look up answers for homework assignments
  • ~Easily cite sources with the citation builder
  • ~Read stories, articles, books, and current events
  • ~Practice basic skills
  • ~Explore pictures and videos
  • ~Play educational games
  • ~Find reliable information for papers and projects

Click here to access World Book Online with your library card!

You must be a Peters Township Public Library cardholder to use this service.

Learn more about World Book Online with our eResource Exploration class where Sarah, our Technology and Makerspace Librarian, will teach you how to access World Book Online and navigate through the resource. Click here to register for the program.

Watch this video to learn more about everything World Book Online has to offer!

List of World Book databases

Learn with Mango Languages This Summer

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Free adventure, no passport required.

Discover something new about the world this summer with Mango Languages, the library’s free language learning platform. Choose from over 70 world languages you can take anywhere, learn at any time — even off the grid. Explore a new culture from the comfort of your home with Mango’s easy language learning platform on your computer, or take it with you as you travel with their free app.

Haven’t tried Mango Languages yet? All you need is a Peters Township Public Library card to log in and learn for FREE. Mango is a language-learning system teaching conversation skills for over 70 languages. Enjoy native speaker audio and cultural context that will fully immerse you in the language. You’ll learn more than grammar and vocabulary, you’ll learn how to communicate. Mango offers bite-sized lessons with both listening and reading activities, as well as the ability to practice your pronunciation and learn about the culture, all through a practical conversation-based methodology.

Click here to access Mango Languages with your library card!

 

FAQ during the PT Library Covid-19 Closure

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UPDATED Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

From Library Director, Myra R. Oleynik

In anticipation of Governor Wolf’s most recent announcement that brings Washington County to the Yellow Phase, Peters Township Public Library has been carefully reviewing procedures for phasing in safe access to very limited public services.

Any plans will include precautions to create a safe environment for staff and patrons that adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines. These precautions would include the use of personal protective wear, social distancing, and quarantining returned materials.

We appreciate your patience while we work on the details for entering the Yellow Phase. Please check your email in the coming weeks or visit our website for important updates and details about any limited services we are able to offer you.   Stay calm. Stay safe. Stay tuned.  

Here is what we know for today, April 3, 2020.

How long will the library be closed? The library is closed until further notice. We will advise you of an open date as soon as we have that information.

Can you hand me a book at the door?  No. To ensure the health and safety of our staff and community, we are complying with a state directive to suspend all direct in-person services. 

When will programs and classes resume? We do not have that information at this time. It depends on when the library will reopen to the public. Visit us at ptlibrary.org for updates or follow us on Facebook and on Instagram .

I am getting email notices about overdue books and fines. What’s should I do? Please disregard those emails for now. No fines will be charged for overdue items during this emergency closure.

Should I return my materials to the outdoor Book Drop? No. The Book Drop is closed. Please keep all items until the library reopens. Please do not leave anything outside the building.

What happens to the books I have on hold? All items currently on the hold shelf will remain there until the library reopens. You will be given additional time to pick them up.

Can I place new requests to hold items for when you reopen?  We ask that you please refrain from placing new hold requests at this time. There is no library staff in the building to gather new hold requests.

Are you answering the library phone number?  You can call 724.941.9430 and press #4 to leave a message. A staff member will return your call as soon as possible.

What if I’m having a problem with library e-resources?     Email Ed Wolf directly at EWolf@PT-Library.org.

How can I access library resources from home? Visit  the library website to access online resources. Go to the Resources bar at the top of the page. The drop down menu helps you to navigate to Books & Audiobooks, Magazines & Newspapers, and Music & Movies. You can also link to a complete A to Z list of all resources and browse to see what is available.

What about my tax appointment? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Service has been suspended until further notice. AARP tax volunteers will contact you regarding rescheduling once it is determined when the library will reopen.

How do I get tax forms? Click here for Federal tax forms, instructions and publications. Click here for PA Department of Revenue forms and publications.

Stay home. Stay safe. Stay healthy.

New Service – Book-a-Librarian!

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Would you like a personal introduction to the electronic resources available to you at the Peters Township Public Library? Do you need more in-depth help than you can get when you just walk into the library? Try our new Book-a-Librarian service! You can schedule a personalized, one-on-one lesson tailored to meet your specific information need.

To register for a free, 45-minute appointment with a library information professional, please complete this online form or call 724.941.9430 ext. 5767.

Please allow 2-3 days for a response, especially when submitting questions over the weekend.

Consumer Reports Online

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Do you need product recommendations for your DIY kitchen makeover or want to read about the best and worst new & used cars? With your WAGGIN library card, you have FREE access to ConsumerReports.org and their expert, independent, nonprofit organization that  has been testing products for you since 1936!

Just visit our library website, go to the eResources tab and select eResearch from the drop-down menu. Scroll through the list of helpful resources and select Consumer Reports. You will be prompted to enter a Patron ID which is the barcode on your WAGGIN card preceeded by the letters pt. You will be able to search for products A-Z or read about featured products and services recently tested. You will also have access to the most recent issue of Consumer Reports magazine or visit their archive with issues going back to January 2012 – all FREE with your WAGGIN library card! You’re welcome!