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| Learning Express Library provides an interactive online
learning source of practice tests and tutorial courses
designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the
academic or licensing tests they must pass. Math, Reading
and Writing courses will help you succeed in all areas.
You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations,
and an individualized analysis of your results.
The Learning Express Library service provides access to
many kinds of practice exams ranging from the GED to
Cosmetology to the Civil Service. Also included are full
basic courses in writing, reading and mathematics skills for
all ages and skill levels. Academic tests available range
from Adult Basic Skills Tests and the GED to college and
graduate school entrance exams including the ACT, GMAT, GRE,
LSAT, MCat, and the SAT. Advanced Placement and TOEFL tests
are also included.
Before using this service for the first time you must
create your own user name and password. Do this on the
opening screen. The service saves your tests under your
logon ID, so you can return to your tests at your
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 We
are pleased to offer our patrons access to Pennsylvania's
POWER Library from any computer connected to the internet. The
POWER library allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles,
newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps,
reference materials for young people and more. You will find materials of
interest in most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults. You can access the
resources of the POWER Library from home or by coming to our library. Use
the code PL2862 +4 digits from your library card to use outside
the library.
If
you experience problems accessing the databases, please check:
Trouble Shooting Your Web Browser.
See our POWER Library
page for more information.
Books: The library has over 27,000 volumes, including
bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, children’s and young adults.
Periodicals: There are 40 subscriptions available plus many
donated magazines.
Videotapes and DVDs: The library has over 700 children’s, family
and how-to-do videotapes and DVDs. There are also rotating collections
of feature films in both videotape and DVD format available.
Audiotapes and CDs: There are over 500 audiotapes and CDs for
children and adults. The majority of the collection is audio books with
a few music CDs.
Backpacks, Totes, Etc.: There are backpacks, storyboxes, totes
and bags available in the children’s room. They contain books,
activities, puppets and many more items for the children to enjoy. Some
are designed for groups and some for individuals.
Reference: The library contains a core collection of print
encyclopedias, almanacs, atlas, medical references, music and art
encyclopedias and much more.
Local History and Genealogy: The library has local history
reference books covering the Sayre – Athens, PA and Waverly, NY “Valley”
area, Bradford County, and many surrounding counties. Information on
many of the cemeteries in the county are available. Family genealogies
donated by the families are available for reference.
Microfilm: The Evening Times is available on microfilm from the
late 1800s. Some years are missing due to loss in a newspaper fire many
years ago. A few issues of the other early local papers are also
available.
Computers: The library has computers with public access to the
Internet through a high speed cable connection. A laser printer and
color inkjet printer are available. The computers are content filtered
to meet CIPA standards. Internet users must sign a usage agreement and
receive a computer patron card before using the computers.
Computer Classes: The library is offering computer
classes on a variety of subjects (basic computer, internet, Word, &
Excel). If you are interested in a class on a specific subject not
offered, please let the staff know. If enough people are interested, we
will try to set up a class.
Copiers: There are 2 copiers available to the public. The cost is
$.25 per page.
Fax: The library has a fax machine available. The cost is $1.00
for the first page and .50 per page for additional pages.
Meeting Room: There is a handicapped-accessible meeting room in
the lower level of the building. It is free for non-profit group
programs, tutoring and library activities. There is a small rental fee
to for-profit groups. See our
Policies page for more information.
Inter-Library Loan:
See our Access Pennsylvania information.
Spalding Memorial Library | 724
South Main Street Athens, PA 18810 (570) 888-7117 | Contact
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