Ancestry.com¹ (in-library access only)
Census, marriage, birth, death records, and more.

AtoZdatabases²
View business and executive profiles, resident records, job/intership opportunities, and background records.

Consumer Reports²
Get ratings and reviews for 9,000+ products and services as well as advice and in-depth reporting.

Gale InContext and OneFile Collection
Discover topic overviews and in-depth coverage of news, biographies, social issues, the arts, and literature for a wide range of ages and audiences!

Hoopla¹
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, magazines, binge passes, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV. Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Hoopla has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Items are available for all age levels. With Hoopla, you never have to wait or join a hold list. In addition, Hoopla offers age-appropriate recommendations for children, reader's advisory for all, and multiple commercial free streaming options.

Up to five items are available per library card per month. You will need your Penfield Public Library card number to create your free Hoopla account. A more extensive setup guide may be viewed and downloaded here.

Kanopy¹
Penfield Public Library now offers free access to Kanopy for Town of Penfield library cardholders!

"Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. We partner with public libraries to bring you an ad-free experience that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phones, tablets and online."

LawHelpNy.org
LawHelpNY provides access to high-quality online information about free legal services throughout New York. Information and resources on legal problems including housing, public benefits, family law, and more are provided here.

MBA Online Programs Directory
Explore  a variety of national graduate-level programs that focus on business and industry and which may be completed online.

Medici.tv²
The largest online catalogue of classical music, opera, and dance videos.

Morningstar Investment Research Center¹
Consult comprehensive financial information on various companies, funds, ETFs, and markets.

NOVELny
Provided by the New York State Library, NOVELny is an online virtual library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information via libraries and library systems statewide. NOVELny is an electronic resource access project that enables libraries across New York State to give their communities online access to the full text of thousands of journals, newspapers and other references.

New Yorkers accessing the databases through a library website or the NOVELny portal while in New York will be able to enter the databases via geoIP authentication (also referred to as geolocation) without entering a username/password or library card number.

New Yorkers who are accessing the databases out of state will be given the option to log in using their public library card.

New York Times News¹
In-Library or Out-of-Library Free Account: www.nytimes.com/register
Create a free account with your personal email or log in if you already have an account.

Out-of-Library Access:
Create an account with your personal email (see link above) or log in if you already have an account. Then click here to redeem a 24-hour access code.

New York Times Games¹
In-Library & Out-of-Library Access: Create an account with your personal email or log in if you already have an account. Then click here to redeem a 24-hour access code.


New York Times access is made available to Penfield patrons through a generous contribution by the Friends of the Penfield Public Library. Enjoy!

SelectReads¹

SelectReads is a patron-driven book list service for all ages where you can get personalized book recommendations based on your areas of interest and what PPL has in its collection.

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Access product information for about 157,000 North American manufacturing companies with this supplier directory.

Value Line¹

Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence. Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line.

Worldcat via OCLC FirstSearch²
OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) is an online catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. Funding for WorldCat is provided by the Rochester Regional Library Council through a grant from the New York State Education Department.