Online Resources at the Pottsville Library

The Pottsville Free Public Library makes many databases available to our patrons from their home computers.  When prompted for a password, type in your Pottsville Library card number, located above the barcode.  Have questions or problems?  Contact us via email or call the library at (570) 622-8880.  For updates, follow our Pottsville Library Facebook page.

-- Search for a book, renew books you have checked out, and more.

 -- Pottsville Library's new EBook collection is here! Downloadable books for adults, teens and children, readable on your computer or mobile device. Search for the Pottsville Library, add "pfpl" to your library card number and choose a PIN, and you are ready to go! Talk to library staff for assistance, or you can use these PDF instructions to get started on your own:
    Getting Started with the Desktop or Mobile Apps.
    Read Now computer/laptop instructions.
    Check Out and Return a book in the mobile apps.

-- Select "Library Card Number" then type in your card number to sign in and use these reference books. Subjects include literature, lives and events in world history, science, and health. (Note that these are not downloadable ebooks; you must maintain an Internet connection with this site in order to use the material.)

Infobase Ebooks -- Use your library card to access these reference books from home! Subjects include U.S. and world history, science experiments, geography, and health. (Note that these are not downloadable ebooks; you must maintain an Internet connection with this site in order to use the material.)

  Britannica Ebooks --  Subjects include ancient civilizations, US history, American Indians, energy/fuels, scientists, social sciences, biotechnology, and the human body/health. (Note that these are not downloadable ebooks; you must maintain an Internet connection with this site in order to use the material.)

Health Reference Series -- Use your Pottsville Library card number to log in and use a variety of health-related titles.

 Free Library of Philadelphia -- Click on "Get a Library Card" to register as an Access Pennsylvania user and get a library card for the Free Library online. There are different ways to verify your account without having to visit one of the FLP branches.

Chat With a Librarian -- Librarians available 24 hours a day to answer your questions.

  POWER Library -- Many different resources for everyone from elementary school students to adults.

This page last updated August 7, 2021.