Databases listed below are accessible from each Poughkeepsie Public Library District location. However, remote access to some databases may be limited while others are available throughout the Mid-Hudson Library System. If you have an access problem and live in the Mid-Hudson region, but not in Poughkeepsie, you can find your local library’s home page, and look for the ‘Home Access’ logo. Due to licensing, some resources may require a PPLD resident library card barcode to access the service.

Database by Letter (select the letter to view available databases):

Database by Subject (click on box to jump to that section):

Arts & Entertainment

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Business & Personal Finance

Careers & Jobs

DMV & Driving

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Education

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Español / Spanish

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Genealogy

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Government

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Health & Wellness

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Languages

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Law

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Newspapers, Magazines, & Journals

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Resources for Nonprofits

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Reference Books Online

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Technology

Arts & Entertainment

Books and Authors (Gale) – A reader’s advisory database that makes finding a great read much less challenging. With fun ways to browse, an intuitive design, read-alikes, reviews, award winners and themed book lists, and more, this resource answers the age-old question… What do I read next?

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CreativebugPoughkeepsie Public Library District residents can access online instructional videos that teach you how to paint, knit, sew, crochet, screen print and other creative skills, and is perfect for the beginner as well as advanced crafters! To access, you must create an account using your email, password, and Library Card number. After you have created an account, you may receive periodic updates about new classes from CreativeBug. To opt-out of those emails, click here. Stream from your internet-connected device. No app available.

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Freegal –  This music service allows Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents access to about 13 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos. You will need your library card number and PIN. Stream from your internet device.

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The Great CoursesPoughkeepsie Public Library District residents can access this premium service. Great Courses provides engaging and understandable lectures by esteemed professors, professionals, and experts in topics ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, and more.

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Hoopla – Allows Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents to check out nine (9) items every month, including movies, music, e-books, audio books, and comics. Stream from your internet connected device, or Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV. You may download titles using the Hoopla app for offline enjoyment later.

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IndieFlix Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents can access this premium service. Stream thousands of titles – anywhere, anytime from your internet-connected device. Stream award-winning comedies, documentaries, drama, animation, shorts, classic TV and more.

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KanopyPoughkeepsie Public Library District residents can access this premium service and stream thousands of titles – anywhere, anytime from your internet-connected device. Stream award-winning comedies, documentaries, drama, animation, shorts, classic TV and more.

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NOVELny – Additional resources and databases provided by the New York State Library that includes newspapers, magazines, and more. Available to all New Yorkers for free without a password. Access options: Use the service within the State of New York (via geolocation detection), or use your NYS Driver License, NYS DMV Non-Driver Photo ID Card.

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QelloPoughkeepsie Public Library District residents can access this premium service. Stream the greatest concert video moments in Classic Rock, Pop, Alternative, Blues, Metal, Country and more!

Business and Personal Finance

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Business Insights: Essentials (Gale) – Company profiles, industry rankings, products, brands, stock prices. Contents can be retrieved with a Catalog Plus Articles search in a Catalog Search.

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Entrepreneurship (Gale) – Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

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NOVELny – Additional resources and databases provided by the New York State Library that includes newspapers, magazines, and more. Available to all New Yorkers for free without a password. Access options: Use the service within the State of New York (via geolocation detection), or use your NYS Driver License, NYS DMV Non-Driver Photo ID Card.

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Reference Solutions – (Formerly Reference USA) A premier business and residential directory. Source a supplier, prepare for a job interview or do research on a company or business, see who your competitors are, and more. Offsite access limited to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents.

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Upsolve – Upsolve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free digital tools to help you resolve your debt and rebuild your credit. Upsolve isn’t a lawyer and can’t provide any form of legal advice.

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Value Line Investment Survey – The premier tool to explore publicly traded stocks, with history and risk analysis. The Library District subscription also includes access to the Mutual Funds Advisor. Offsite access limited to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents

Career and Job Search

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CourseraNew Yorkers can Access Nearly 4,000 Online Free Courses and Certificate Programs on Coursera. Courses Focus on High-Growth and In-Demand Industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Tech, and Healthcare.

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Job Express – Current job openings in New York State.

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JobNow – A database that will help you create a resume, hone your interview skills and search for jobs. Patrons can also take practice tests, chat with a live tutor or receive writing help.

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Library District’s Job Search webpage has many resources available that could help you snag the position you are seeking. Learn about the best sites for job listings, as well as self-assessment websites to match your interests and skills with a new career path and resources for exploring new careers.

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NOVELny – Additional resources and databases provided by the New York State Library that includes newspapers, magazines, and more. Available to all New Yorkers for free without a password. Access options: Use the service within the State of New York (via geolocation detection), or use your NYS Driver License, NYS DMV Non-Driver Photo ID Card.

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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (Gale) – Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

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Vocations & Careers (Gale OneFile) – Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

DMV and Driving Tests

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e-PermitTest.com – provides practice a free permit test, covering rules of the road, road signs and traffic signals side-by-side, developed specifically for new and less-confident learners who are seeking a way to get a trial run at the real exam.

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e-PermitTest also has a driver’s education program that covers all mandatory traffic laws.

Education

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CourseraNew Yorkers can Access Nearly 4,000 Online Free Courses and Certificate Programs on Coursera. Courses Focus on High-Growth and In-Demand Industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Tech, and Healthcare.

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Educator’s Reference Complete (Gale OneFile) – Resource for educators and education students.  Provides access to periodicals covering pre-school to college and most educational specialties.  Also contains federal and international reports and publications, including full-text for many titles cited in ERIC.

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Elementary (Gale In Context) – Explores hundreds of fun topics and provides reliable facts for your grade-schooler.

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ERIC – Education Journal articles, reports, conference papers and other materials, become indexed in ERIC through a formal review process.

High School (Gale OneFile) – Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

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Middle School (Gale in Context) Explore the most-studied topics, including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

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NOVELny – Additional resources and databases provided by the New York State Library that includes newspapers, magazines, and more. Available to all New Yorkers for free without a password. Access options: Use the service within the State of New York (via geolocation detection), or use your NYS Driver License, NYS DMV Non-Driver Photo ID Card.

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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep (Gale) – Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

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Scholastic ScienceFlix – Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents have access to over 8,000 digital science-related videos, texts, projects, and interactive features for grades 5 – 9.

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Scholastic TeachablesPoughkeepsie Public Library District residents – find printable ready-to-go lessons and activities for every age, grade, or skill level.

Español / Spanish

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Britannica Escolar – Accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students and students learning Spanish. Available at two levels for students— Britannica Escolar Primeria and Britannica Escolar Secundaria.

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Informe Académico (Gale OneFile) – Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America.

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Transparent Language – Los estudiantes de idiomas pueden desarrollar vocabulario, practicar habilidades y mantener lo que han aprendido con Transparent Language Online, disponible en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar en más de 110 idiomas.

Genealogy

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Ancestry.com – Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. Available to anyone when inside the Library District locations. No remote access.

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Dutchess County Clerk Ancient Document Search – Explore digital images of 37,000 pages of eighteenth-century legal documents. These records comprise the oldest surviving manuscripts from the Dutchess County Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, which began operation in 1721 through 1786 (document numbers 1-11400). These documents detail daily life in Dutchess County as seen through both civil and criminal cases that came before the judges and justices of the peace.

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HeritageQuest – Census records and other documents for genealogy and family research. Offsite access limited to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents.

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Newspapers.com – New York – Page-image newspapers that are keyword searchable from many parts of New York State.  The Poughkeepsie Eagle News is available from November 30, 1861 – December 30, 1922 (with some coverage gaps).  Also included are the Kingston Daily Freeman (1873-1977), and the Middletown Herald and variant names (1894-1970s). Offsite access limited to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents. ***If you are inside a PPLD library building, click HERE for immediate access.

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NOVELny – Additional resources and databases provided by the New York State Library that includes newspapers, magazines, and more. Available to all New Yorkers for free without a password. Access options: Use the service within the State of New York (via geolocation detection), or use your NYS Driver License, NYS DMV Non-Driver Photo ID Card.

Government and Current Affairs