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Auto

  • Ace that permit test! Access car practice tests, motorcycle practice tests and drivers' handbooks for Florida. Everything you need to know about applying for and taking your drivers' test.
  • Get ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice.

Biography

  • Your link to more than 320,000 people from throughout history and around the world.
  • Find out about your history. Includes over one billion records from Social Security Death Index, U.S. Federal Census Images, Military, and Immigration and Naturalization Records.
  • Access biographies, bibliographies, and literary criticism of authors from every age and literary discipline, plus many shorter works in full-text.
  • Search more than 25,000 family and local histories, census records, and more.
  • Digital access to large-scale, historic maps of nearly 150 Florida towns and cities; providing background information for genealogists, local historians, and urban planners.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.

Books & Media

  • Downloadable music service with music from over 10,000 labels , numbering 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of artists. Each card holder can download five music tracks per week.
  • An index to thousands of poems, short stories, plays, essays and speeches. Includes many in full-text, plus explanations, biographies, pictures, and more.
  • Once accessible only in print at the library, now you can access these books online. Includes computer, reference, and nonfiction titles from many subject areas.
  • Access biographies, bibliographies, and literary criticism of authors from every age and literary discipline, plus many shorter works in full-text.
  • Search bibliographic records and library holdings from around the world, and access other databases including health, education, government, and more.
  • Get help finding new authors and titles for both fiction and nonfiction.
  • A collection of e-books (full-text electronic versions of published books), including over 21,000 titles across all subject areas.
  • A digital media service that allows you to borrow free videos, music and audiobooks from home or anywhere you have an internet connection. Thousands of movies, television shows, audiobooks and music albums are available to borrow and instantly stream on a tablet, smartphone or computer.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.
  • Search more than one million items in our collection; includes books, magazines, books-on-CD, DVDs, and music CDs.
  • Thousands of other titles, new and old.
  • Can’t decide what to read next? Find thousands of titles and authors; read-alike, award-winner, and librarian's favorites lists.

Business

  • Online learning with skill building modules, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation E-books. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker and many more. Learn techniques for job searching , resumes, interviewing and workplace skills.
  • * The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. *Only available at the Main Library, Jupiter Branch, and Belle Glade Branch .
  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • An online learning tool with courses available in a wide-range of categories like leadership, software, and personal development. The self-paced courses include videos, resources that can be downloaded and saved, and exercises and activities.
  • Includes Value Line Investment Survey Online, Value Line Daily Options, Value Line Special Situations Service, and Value Line Electronic Convertibles.
  • In-depth financial information on more than 21,000 stocks and funds.
  • Electronic directory of over 24 million U.S. businesses and over 210 million U.S. residents. Useful for market research, job searching, business and residential contact information.
  • Business content from a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings.
  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open jobs opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.
  • Demographic data that allows business owners and students building marketing plans to collect, analyze, and quickly act on that data.
  • Find out about starting your business using this comprehensive resource that covers all major areas of starting and operating a business.
  • NexisUni Federal & state court cases; statutes, codes and regulations; company information for 43 million businesses; news coverage including 1200 newspapers, 300 magazines and journals, and broadcast transcripts.
  • Get ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.
  • Sample thousands of legal forms including State, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate, and General forms, as well as a wide variety of business letters.
  • Search full content of Directories in Print, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and the Encyclopedia of Associations.
  • Business resource that delivers authoritative company and industry information, articles, and statistical data.

Careers

  • Online learning with skill building modules, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation E-books. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker and many more. Learn techniques for job searching , resumes, interviewing and workplace skills.
  • An online learning tool with courses available in a wide-range of categories like leadership, software, and personal development. The self-paced courses include videos, resources that can be downloaded and saved, and exercises and activities.
  • Tech-Talk is a digital learning tool with easy-to-read articles, videos, and other sources for tips and tricks in technology and communications. New material added weekly.
  • Electronic directory of over 24 million U.S. businesses and over 210 million U.S. residents. Useful for market research, job searching, business and residential contact information.
  • Free online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts as well. Local open jobs, résumé and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and much more for job seekers. Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Live one-to-one help is available every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am.
  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open jobs opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.
  • Indexing for nearly 600 periodicals, books, research reports, and proceedings, regarding libraries and information management. (From the mid-1960s).
  • Find full-text articles and citations on current library trends and developments.

E-Books

  • As part of our Digital Media Collection, the Library offers eBooks in EPUB, PDF, and Kindle formats.
  • Thousands of other titles, new and old.

Education

  • *Searchable online resource devoted to foundations that provide funding for individuals, including educational, arts and cultural support.*Available at all Palm Beach Library branches.
  • Online learning with skill building modules, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation E-books. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker and many more. Learn techniques for job searching , resumes, interviewing and workplace skills.
  • * The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. *Only available at the Main Library, Jupiter Branch, and Belle Glade Branch .
  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • Free online courses for Florida residents who are public, private, and home-schooled students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Search bibliographic records and library holdings from around the world, and access other databases including health, education, government, and more.
  • An online learning tool with courses available in a wide-range of categories like leadership, software, and personal development. The self-paced courses include videos, resources that can be downloaded and saved, and exercises and activities.
  • Search peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. Includes physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects.
  • A collection of e-books (full-text electronic versions of published books), including over 21,000 titles across all subject areas.
  • Ideal content for student reports, with extensive articles on animals, countries, states, science, and history.
  • Tech-Talk is a digital learning tool with easy-to-read articles, videos, and other sources for tips and tricks in technology and communications. New material added weekly.
  • Helps younger readers find the fiction and nonfiction books they want to read. Also includes reviews and Lexile Scores.
  • Database of education literature, with article and document citations; includes a wide range of full-text content.
  • Ace that permit test! Access car practice tests, motorcycle practice tests and drivers' handbooks for Florida. Everything you need to know about applying for and taking your drivers' test.
  • Free online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts as well. Local open jobs, résumé and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and much more for job seekers. Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Live one-to-one help is available every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am.
  • Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open jobs opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.
  • Indexing for nearly 600 periodicals, books, research reports, and proceedings, regarding libraries and information management. (From the mid-1960s).
  • An online system for learning and developing language in a fun and engaging way. Includes tools and activities for learning over 80 languages, from Afrikaans to Zulu!
  • Find full-text articles and citations on current library trends and developments.
  • This site offers easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Seven new stories are posted each Wednesday, along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle and a word search.
  • Search full content of Directories in Print, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and the Encyclopedia of Associations.
  • Palm Beach Virtual is a self-selecting, student/parental choice program for kindergarten through grade twelve students whose primary residence is Palm Beach County, Florida.

En Español

  • The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media — 1700 to today.
  • Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.
  • Tutorías Gratuitas • Matemáticas • Ciencias • Jardín de la infancia-12, Introducción a la Universidad y Estudiante Adulto. Domingo a Jueves de 12:00 hasta 12:00 am.

Genealogy

  • Online gateway to over 1,300 newspapers with archives going back to the 1980's. For an obituary search, select the advanced search option and choose "obituary" under "document type."
  • Find out about your history. Includes over one billion records from Social Security Death Index, U.S. Federal Census Images, Military, and Immigration and Naturalization Records.
  • This collection of historical newspapers provides users with online, easily-searchable firsthand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events of this region. (Includes Palm Beach Post coverage starting in 1916)
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Search more than 25,000 family and local histories, census records, and more.
  • Digital access to large-scale, historic maps of nearly 150 Florida towns and cities; providing background information for genealogists, local historians, and urban planners.
  • Your link to more than 320,000 people from throughout history and around the world.

Health

  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • Search bibliographic records and library holdings from around the world, and access other databases including health, education, government, and more.
  • For nursing and allied health students, as well as for the general public. Contains articles on health related subject from a variety of health periodicals, plus excerpts from health-related reference books
  • Over 650 topics on conditions, diseases, and wellness. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
  • Find health and medicine, medications, and wellness information from encyclopedias, directories, medical dictionary, magazines, journals, and newspapers.
  • Get ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.
  • From MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

History

  • Find out about your history. Includes over one billion records from Social Security Death Index, U.S. Federal Census Images, Military, and Immigration and Naturalization Records.
  • The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media — 1700 to today.
  • This collection of historical newspapers provides users with online, easily-searchable firsthand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events of this region. (Includes Palm Beach Post coverage starting in 1916)
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Search more than 25,000 family and local histories, census records, and more.
  • Digital access to large-scale, historic maps of nearly 150 Florida towns and cities; providing background information for genealogists, local historians, and urban planners.
  • Your link to more than 320,000 people from throughout history and around the world.
  • The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

Law

  • * The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. *Only available at the Main Library, Jupiter Branch, and Belle Glade Branch .
  • Electronic directory of over 24 million U.S. businesses and over 210 million U.S. residents. Useful for market research, job searching, business and residential contact information.
  • NexisUni Federal & state court cases; statutes, codes and regulations; company information for 43 million businesses; news coverage including 1200 newspapers, 300 magazines and journals, and broadcast transcripts.
  • Sample thousands of legal forms including State, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate, and General forms, as well as a wide variety of business letters.

Library Studies

Literature

  • Once accessible only in print at the library, now you can access these books online. Includes computer, reference, and nonfiction titles from many subject areas.
  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • Access biographies, bibliographies, and literary criticism of authors from every age and literary discipline, plus many shorter works in full-text.
  • Search Drama for Students, Novels for Students, Poetry for Students, and Short Stories for Students.
  • Search bibliographic records and library holdings from around the world, and access other databases including health, education, government, and more.
  • A collection of e-books (full-text electronic versions of published books), including over 21,000 titles across all subject areas.
  • Get help finding new authors and titles for both fiction and nonfiction.
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Helps younger readers find the fiction and nonfiction books they want to read. Also includes reviews and Lexile Scores.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.
  • Search more than one million items in our collection; includes books, magazines, books-on-CD, DVDs, and music CDs.
  • Can’t decide what to read next? Find thousands of titles and authors; read-alike, award-winner, and librarian's favorites lists.

Local Resources

  • Your County government, with links to other elected officials including the School District, the Sheriff's Office, the Supervisor of Elections, and more.
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Demographic data that allows business owners and students building marketing plans to collect, analyze, and quickly act on that data.
  • Digital access to large-scale, historic maps of nearly 150 Florida towns and cities; providing background information for genealogists, local historians, and urban planners.

Magazines

  • The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media — 1700 to today.
  • Kids in Grades K-5 can find great information from all subject areas, reference books, magazines and newspapers; includes pictures, maps, and flags.
  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • Find out what magazines, journals, and newsletters are available in our branches online in full-text format using your library card.
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Search peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. Includes physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects.
  • View many popular magazines right on your computer or mobile device. All titles are full-page, full-color duplicates of the print titles and are available the same day the paper copies hit the newsstands.
  • NexisUni Federal & state court cases; statutes, codes and regulations; company information for 43 million businesses; news coverage including 1200 newspapers, 300 magazines and journals, and broadcast transcripts.
  • Get ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice.
  • The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

Newspapers

  • Full text content from 1996 to present.
  • The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media — 1700 to today.
  • Kids in Grades K-5 can find great information from all subject areas, reference books, magazines and newspapers; includes pictures, maps, and flags.
  • This collection of historical newspapers provides users with online, easily-searchable firsthand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events of this region. (Includes Palm Beach Post coverage starting in 1916)
  • Full-text content from 1984 to present.
  • Get the Times from 1851 to today, with many years available as exact cover-to-cover digital reproductions. Full-text coverage from 1985 to present.
  • Selected full-text content from 1985 to present, of local and regional news.
  • Explore Palm Beach history through local news, events, and people with the Palm Beach Post Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
  • The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
  • Online gateway to over 1,500 newspapers, including international, national, and local titles.
  • Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including Palm Beach Post.

Research

  • APS
    Access to full-text American Physical Society Journals.
  • Once accessible only in print at the library, now you can access these books online. Includes computer, reference, and nonfiction titles from many subject areas.
  • Search bibliographic records and library holdings from around the world, and access other databases including health, education, government, and more.
  • Find out what magazines, journals, and newsletters are available in our branches online in full-text format using your library card.
  • Books, magazines, and digital collections, including historic documents, photographs, and music owned by libraries in Florida.
  • Search peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. Includes physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects.
  • Find health and medicine, medications, and wellness information from encyclopedias, directories, medical dictionary, magazines, journals, and newspapers.
  • Indexing for nearly 600 periodicals, books, research reports, and proceedings, regarding libraries and information management. (From the mid-1960s).
  • Demographic data that allows business owners and students building marketing plans to collect, analyze, and quickly act on that data.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.
  • Find full-text articles and citations on current library trends and developments.
  • This site offers easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Seven new stories are posted each Wednesday, along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle and a word search.
  • The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
  • Search full content of Directories in Print, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and the Encyclopedia of Associations.
  • For Middle Schools students, with content from all subject areas; includes primary sources and multimedia content, with audio and video clips and more than 7,400 photographs, maps, and flags.
  • The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media — 1700 to today.
  • Kids in Grades K-5 can find great information from all subject areas, reference books, magazines and newspapers; includes pictures, maps, and flags.

Science

  • Access news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and general interest.
  • Find health and medicine, medications, and wellness information from encyclopedias, directories, medical dictionary, magazines, journals, and newspapers.
  • Access electronic encyclopedias and reference books; includes biographies, literature, business, medicine, government, science, and more.

Students

  • Search Drama for Students, Novels for Students, Poetry for Students, and Short Stories for Students.
  • Helps younger readers find the fiction and nonfiction books they want to read. Also includes reviews and Lexile Scores.
  • Ideal content for student reports, with extensive articles on animals, countries, states, science, and history.
  • Tech-Talk is a digital learning tool with easy-to-read articles, videos, and other sources for tips and tricks in technology and communications. New material added weekly.
  • Ace that permit test! Access car practice tests, motorcycle practice tests and drivers' handbooks for Florida. Everything you need to know about applying for and taking your drivers' test.
  • Free online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts as well. Local open jobs, résumé and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and much more for job seekers. Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Live one-to-one help is available every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 12:00 - 12:00 am.
  • For Middle Schools students, with content from all subject areas; includes primary sources and multimedia content, with audio and video clips and more than 7,400 photographs, maps, and flags.
  • Kids in Grades K-5 can find great information from all subject areas, reference books, magazines and newspapers; includes pictures, maps, and flags.
  • The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. (From Age of Learning, Inc.)

Technology

  • Online learning with skill building modules, test preparation materials and practice exams; including test preparation E-books. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, FCAT, fire fighter, postal worker and many more. Learn techniques for job searching , resumes, interviewing and workplace skills.
  • An online learning tool with courses available in a wide-range of categories like leadership, software, and personal development. The self-paced courses include videos, resources that can be downloaded and saved, and exercises and activities.
  • Tech-Talk is a digital learning tool with easy-to-read articles, videos, and other sources for tips and tricks in technology and communications. New material added weekly.