Reference librarians are available during all library hours to help you navigate these resources, as well as to help you find library materials and information. You can also reach us by phone at (717) 394-2651 ext. 128 or send us a message at AskUs@lancasterpubliclibrary.org. If you have a question when the library is closed, we still have answers. Give Ask Here PA, Pennsylvania’s 24/7 Virtual Reference Service, a try.
All resources marked with a star (*) are provided by Power Library.
POWER Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy free 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks. Research a subject. Learn about your family history. Locate a title. Explore career options. It’s all here at POWER Library.
ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA’S POWER Library services are funded primarily by:
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s “Library Access” budget line item; and
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. - These funds are administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.
Notice of these funding sources must be provided on all printed or electronic presentations of POWER Library resources as listed below.
This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.
OCL reserves the right to change or terminate the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA POWER Library program based on the availability of funding, program needs, or the availability of vendors that can provide qualified services.
If you have a valid Lancaster County Library card, another choice is to search the online resources of the Library System of Lancaster County.