Digital Reference
Ancestry provides access to a number of genealogical sources, including Census, military and immigration records, periodicals and newspapers and birth, marriage and death records. Ancestry Library Edition “includes approximately 4,000 databases including key collections such as United States federal census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930; the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps; American Genealogical Biographical Index (over 200 volumes), Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage (over 150 volumes), The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1630, Social Security Death Index, WWI Draft Registration Cards, Federal Slave Narratives, and a strong Civil War collection.”
Please note that Ancestry is currently for use in the library only.
Mango Languages provides lessons in more than 70 world dialects and languages, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.
Philadelphia Inquirer by NewsBank lets you explore Philadelphia history through local news, events and people with The Philadelphia Inquirer Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
POWER Library Electronic Resources provide access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, photographs, and more. These databases may be accessed in the library or from home using your library barcode.
To search the entire database list alphabetically, click here. To search by subject, click here.
Scholastic Teachables – Printables, Lessons, Mini-Books, and More! Browse thousands of ready-to-go lesson plans covering a variety of subjects!
eBooks & Digital Media
Click here to link to the Montgomery County Digital Collection. Sign in with your library card and you will have access to a collection of thousands of digital books, audiobooks, and magazines via OverDrive. As a Narberth Library card holder, you will also have access to many titles that we have purchased exclusively for our patrons.
To manage the digital items that you have checked out, or placed holds on, download the Libby App for iOS or Android, or use Libby in your browser by clicking here
Streaming Video
Click here to access Kanopy – our new video streaming service! Our patrons now have unlimited access to an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as children’s programs! All you need is your Narberth library card number. You will be asked to create a password for your account. You may also download the Kanopy app for your digital devices.