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American Physical Society: Full text of over 400,000 research papers published by the APS from 1893 to the present. Available only in branches.
Ancestry Library Edition: The world's largest online collection of family records and resources, with a learning center and tools to help you put your research together. Available only in branches.
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Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government: The children’s section of the FDLP's Basic Digitial Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.
BookFlix: An online resource that pairs video storybooks with related eBooks to build a love of reading.
Booklist Online: Offers digital editions of the Booklist print magazine as well as the full Booklist Online database, which contains more than 180,000 book reviews dating back to 1992 as well as 8,000 new reviews and related features every year. To create a free profile, click on "register" and leave the subscriber number blank.
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Catalog: Browse our entire collection of books, eBooks, eAudiobooks and DVDs. This is also the place to get a library card, manage your account and place items on hold.
Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.
Comics Plus: Offers thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga. Titles can be downloaded to multiple devices; customers can also manage their checkouts through the Library Pass app. All titles are always available and there are curated Children's and Teens collections in addition to the full library. Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store
Consumer Reports Online: Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Consumers' CHECKBOOK: Independent evaluations of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. Remote access available for a limited time.
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Deaf Culture Digital Library: A site dedicated to providing visitors assistance and guidance in offering resources about deaf culture; acquiring and preserving an excellent collection of deaf resources in digital formats; furnishing access to information regardless of location; and providing highly competent assistance to Virginia residents and library staff in local public library systems, academic librarians in colleges and universities, and other libraries in the state of Virginia.
Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.
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EBSCO Read It!: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.
eMagazines on Libby: Access over 4,000 titles from around the world. Start reading now from a web browser or in the Libby app.
Encyclopedia Virginia (Provided by the Library of Virginia): Topical and biographical entries about the history and culture of Virginia. Entries are accompanied by primary documents and media objects, including images, audio and visual clips, and virtual tours of historic sites.
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Federal Depository Library Program: Digital access to the FDLP's Basic Collection of Core U.S. Government Resources.
Freegal: Download five songs per week and stream unlimited music 24/7. Choose from a collection of more than 15 million titles. Downloads are yours to keep and there’s no digital rights management to worry about.
Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store
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Gale in Context: Elementary: (Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.
GreenFILE: Accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.
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HelpNow: An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for students of any age, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live tutoring is available seven days a week from 2 to 11 p.m.
Heritage Quest Online: Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.
Historical Newspapers: The complete run of The Washington Post from 1851-2001.
hoopla: Download or stream eBooks, comics, music and movies straight to your tablet or smartphone. Enjoy them as often as you like during the borrowing periods.
Download app: Google Play | iTunes App Store | Amazon. Also on Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku.