The Poughkeepsie Public Library District will be closed Friday, September 22 for Staff Development Day.



Book Lists! – Find age appropriate books for Pre-K through Teen!
Britannica Academic – Includes Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools.
Britannica School – for Elementary, Middle, and High School – explore a wealth of unique content, appropriate for each student.
Britannica Escolar – para la escuela primaria y secundaria: explore una gran cantidad de contenido único, apropiado para cada estudiante.
Britannica Escolar – Resource in Spanish for Elementary and Middle School – explore a wealth of unique content, appropriate for each student.
Day by Day – A fun, daily calendar featuring books, songs, and activities to develop a love for books and learning.
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.
Gale In Context: Elementary – Find articles, topic overviews, and multimedia information to complete homework assignments.
Gale In Context: Middle School – Whether the subject is politics or poetry find trusted content for your next middle school project.
Kanopy – Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents can view children’s collection by clicking the “Go to Kanopy Kids” from the top menu bar. You will find films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new languages. Kanopy Kids has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that range across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites.
Libby, by Overdrive – Download popular children’s and teen’s magazines like Highlights, Time Magazine for Kids, National Geographic for Kids, Minecraft and more! No wait lists or holds, and eMagazines do not count towards checkout limits. To filter magazines to show the children’s selection, go to the left column, under the “Audience” filter, select “Juvenile”. It’s free and easy to get started for new users, and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/. If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com. The Magazine collection is available to all Mid-Hudson Library System patrons.

Transparent Language – provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. Available to all MHLS cardholders, use the “Sign Up” tab to get started.
ScienceFlix – Available to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents. Explore science topics, acquire scientific knowledge, and build a lasting interest in science, technology, and engineering. Stream from your internet connected device.