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Art | Auto Repair & Reviews | Biography | Business/Finance | Children | Citizenship  | Current Events | Ebooks/Audiobooks | Education/Tests | En Español | Encyclopedias | Genealogy | Government | Grants | Health | History | Homework | IB Program | Jobs/Careers | Language | Literature | Magazines | Movies | Music | Newspapers | Online Learning | Phone Directory | Religion | Science | Taxes | Technology

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Subject: Art

Artstor offer over 1 million freely accessible images, videos, documents, and audio files from library special collections, faculty research, and institutional history materials. Anyone may view and download these collections; no subscription or login.

Fine Arts Music Collection offers more than 150 full-text magazines and journals covering areas such as drama, music, art history, and film-making.

 

University of Fashion brings together the best fashion industry professionals to create lessons that inspire and educate students, teachers, home sewers and the fashion curious.

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Subject: Auto Repair & Reviews

ChiltonLibrary.com offers online automotive repair help for your Do-It-Yourself auto repair needs. Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.

 

AutoMd is a comprehensive and unbiased free online auto repair resource.

 

Edmunds.com contains car reviews, prices, inventory, and more, about new and used cars. 

Kelley Blue Book online – Good for researching buying a new or used car.  

 

New York DMV Practice Tests – In partnership with Driving-Tests.org, the Westchester Library System is proud to offer free New York State Driver Permit practice tests and driver handbooks online.  Automobile, motorcycle and commercial handbooks and practice tests are available.

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Subject: Biography 

Biography in Context – Contains biographies that are searchable by date of birth, nationality, occupation, ethnicity, gender and more. Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.

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Subject: Business & Finance

AtoZ Databases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.

Reference Solutions – Information on Business and US Residents. Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.

 

Small Business Collection – Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find hundreds of full text subject-appropriate periodicals. 

 

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Subject: Children

Gale in Context: Elementary – Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

 

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

 

Tumblebooks – An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources. Click here for Apple app.  Click here for Android app.

Biblioteca Tumblebooks – son libros animados, con ilustraciones que hablan, para enseñar a losniños los placeres de la lectura en un formato que les encantará.  

 

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Subject: Citizenship 

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Subject: Current Events 

OverDrive  – A downloadable audiobook and eBook service offered by the Westchester Library System.  It can be used with most devices, including PCs, iDevices, Androids, Kindles and Nooks.  Overdrive specializes in bestsellers, non-fiction, classics and children’s books. Click here to download the app.

 

Hoopla is a digital media service where you can stream and download Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and Comics/Graphic novels.  Type Westchester Library System as your library.  Checkout 5 items per month.   Click here for Apple app.  Click here for Android app.

Freading – eBooks available in ePub and/or PDF format.  Currently, it can be used with PCs, iDevices, Androids, Nooks, Sony Readers, Kobo readers, and Kindle Fire.  Freading specializes in romance and children’s books.

 

TumbleBooks – An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games and teacher resources. Click here for Apple app.  Click here for Android app.

 

Biblioteca Tumblebooks – son libros animados, con ilustraciones que hablan, para enseñar a losniños los placeres de la lectura en un formato que les encantará. 

Project Gutenberg – A collection of free eBooks.  

 

 
Comics Plus – Online digital graphic novels and comics available for free with your library card.

 

 

Directory of Open Access Journals – A service that covers free, full-text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals. 

Google Books – Search and preview millions of books from libraries and publishers worldwide using Google Book Search. Discover a new favorite or unearth an old classic. 

 

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Subject: Education & Test Prep

Computer Basics – How computers work and tutorials on how to use them.

Career & Education Counseling Services for Westchester Residents – Specialized programs with trained professionals to guide you in your career path.

FirstFind – A website that connects you to useful information and tools about  education, jobs and families. FirstFind also provides links to agencies in Westchester  that can give you more information and help on these topics.

Get Your High School Diploma – Practice tools and information on how to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma

Educator’s Reference Complete – Resource for educators and education students.  Provides access to periodicals covering pre-school to college and most educational specialties.

Learning Express –  Students and adult learners can improve their skills required for academic and career success.  Some practice tests include TASC, SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP, career certification tests such as NCLEX-RN, Praxis I and II, and more.  Plus, there are practice sets and tutorials to develop skills in math, reading, writing, and basic sciences. 

Khan Academy offers practice exercises and instructional videos on subjects including math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more.  It is completely free but registration is required.

New York DMV Practice Tests – In partnership with Driving-Tests.org, the Westchester Library System is proud to offer free New York State Driver Permit practice tests and driver handbooks online.  Automobile, motorcycle and commercial handbooks and practice tests are available.

ProLiteracy – Online courses and resources for adult literacy and ESL instructors.

 

 

Tutor.com – Free homework help – An online tutoring service that connects students to qualified tutors in math, science, social studies, and English via the Internet.  Online tutoring is available 24/7.  Note: Password is your 4-digit library card pin #.

 

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Subject: En Español

Learn English – Practice and learn English using several websites that include: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Pronunciation and Writing. Test your progress with games and quizzes.

FirstFind – A website that connects you to useful information and tools  about education, jobs and families. FirstFind also provides links to agencies in Westchester that can give you more information and help on these topics.

 

Britannica Escolar – Contenido preciso y apropiado para la edad en español para hablantes nativos de español, estudiantes bilingües y estudiantes que aprenden español. Disponible en dos niveles: primaria y secundaria.

Diccionario  

 

Google España – Google con un interfaz en español.

 

Informe Académico – Descubra una amplia colección de publicaciones que abarcan las disciplinas más estudiadas en América Latina

 

Mango Languages es un recurso que le ayuda aprender inglés, francés, japonés, chino mandarin, coreano y más. Usando situaciones de la vida real y conversaciones actuales, aprenda como comunicarse.(Necesita tarjeta de la biblioteca)
 

Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración – El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) es la agencia gubernamental que supervisa la inmigración legal a los Estados Unidos.

US Citizenship Test in Spanish  – Preguntas de educación cívica del Examen de Naturalización

 

  Tutoriales Médicos – IMás de 300 videos educativos con información básica de salud sobre las enfermedades o condiciones, exámenes y procedimientos médicos.

Biblioteca Tumblebooks – son libros animados, con ilustraciones que hablan, para enseñar a losniños los placeres de la lectura en un formato que les encantará. 

 

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Subject: Encyclopedias

Britannica Academic –  Includes Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools.

Britannica School – A source for all grades (Pre-K-12) and all reading abilities.  Available at three levels–elementary, middle, and high.

Britannica Escolar

Encyclopedia.com  – Free online encyclopedia with entries from credible, published sources like Oxford University Press and Columbia Encyclopedia. 

World History Encyclopedia – Articles, images, videos, podcasts and interactive educational tools related to history, all reviewed before publication.

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Subject: Genealogy

Ancestry Plus – Includes U.S. Federal census, American genealogical biographical index, immigration list index and more. NOTE: This database can be accessed on select computers within the library and cannot be accessed from home.  

Family Search –  Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. The Yonkers Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library and offers onsite access to digitized records not available offsite. Follow this link for more information about Affiliate Libraries, and for assistance, please visit the Reference Desk or call the Riverfront Library at 914-375-7966.

FDLP Genealogy Resources available at the federal level. Includes information on the Bureau of Land Management records, how to locate microfilm immigration records, Library of Congress local history and genealogy resources, and preservation tips to save family records.

 

Yonkers Public Library Digital Archive – Historical pictures of Yonkers Public Library and the city of Yonkers.

 

 

Where to Write for Vital Records – Collection of links to direct access for individual state and territory agency information. This will assist in locating information on birth records, death records, marriage records, etc.

 

Vital Records for New York State

 

Vital Records for New York City

 

 

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Subject: Government

Federal Documents Online – The Federal Depository collection at the Riverfront Branch offers a core collection and specialized government documents including the U.S. Government Manual, Federal Register, World Fact Book, Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, census information, and more. For assistance with locating a government document, please come to the 3rd floor Reference Desk at the Riverfront Library or contact the Government Documents Librarian at 914-375-7966.

U.S. Census Bureau – A source for current population data and the latest Economic Indicators.  

 

Democracy’s Library – a free, open, online compendium of government research and publications from around the world, bringing together more than 700 collections from over 50 government organizations, archived by the Internet Archive since 2006. 

 

Gov Info – Provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

 

New York State Board of Elections – Voter information and registration for New Yorkers

 

New York State of Health – The official informational website for the New York State of Health.  Learn how the new health care law affects you.

 

Internal Revenue Service – The IRS is the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. Contains downloadable forms, instructions, and agency information.  

 

 

Medicare – Information on Medicare, including comparisons of medicare and medigap plans.

Demystifying Medicare Presentation in audio format

 

Social Security Online – One can apply for retirement, apply for disability, apply for Medicare, estimate future benefits, and more.

 

 

United States Postal Service – Get shipping rates, buy stamps, print postage, track a package, or look up a ZIP Code.  

 

 

USA.gov – U.S. Government’s official website  

 The World Factbook – Provides detailed information about countries and non-self-governing territories around  the world.   

 

 

Westchester County Covid-19 Resources

Federal Depository Covid-19 Toolkit

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Subject: Grants

 

Foundation Directory Online Professional is Candid’s premier searchable database for nonprofits with a 501c3 status.  It contains records for thousands of U.S. grantmakers.  It’s the smartest, fastest way to win more funding.  Access is limited to inside the Riverfront Library only.  

Foundation Directory Online Essential offers online access from anywhere to a limited version of Candid’s professional database. Use this FDO Essential Day Pass Guide  for directions on how to access the site (24-hour access once per month). Search for grants here.

FREE online grant classes from Gale Courses are available with your Yonkers Public Library card!

 

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Subject: Health

Westchester County Covid-19 Resources

Federal Depository Covid-19 Toolkit

 

DrugRehab.com – Articles and resources about substance abuse and addiction of all varieties.

 

 

Health Reference Center Academic – Multi-source database providing access to full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources that offer reliable health information to researchers, including nursing and allied health students.

Health Tutorials – More than 300 educational videos with basic health information about illnesses or conditions, medical tests and procedures.

 

HelpGuide.org – Guide to mental, emotional, and social health.  mental health, ranging from anxiety and stress to family issues and depression

 

Medicare – Information on Medicare, including comparisons of medicare and medigap plans.
Demystifying Medicare Presentation in audio format

 

MedlinePlus – Brings together consumer information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government, non-profit and  health-related organizations.

 

New York Magazine’s Top Doctors – A list of the best doctors in the Tri-State area, arranged by speciality.

 

New York State of Health – The official informational website for the New York State of Health.  Learn how the new health care law affects you.

 

New York State Physician Profile – Contains profiles of all licensed doctors who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.

 

Nursing and Allied Health Collection – Including more than 1000 titles, this collection’s current and authoritative content will be of use to both nursing professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.

 

Recalls.gov – A U.S. government site that allows users to search through recalls from various Federal Agencies.

 

RxList.com – To identify a specific pill that has become separated from its packaging, use the “Pill Identifier”.

 

Psychology Collection – With access to over 200 peer-reviewed journals, Psychology Collection allows researchers to explore what makes people “tick” from childhood to death.  Find articles from important psychology journals, including Annual Review of Psychology, Current Psychology, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, and The Psychological Record.

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Subject: History

Black Freedom Struggle in the US: freely available open source documents, including historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.

Chronicling America  – Search America’s historic newspaper pages from 1789-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.

 

Historical NY Times & NYT Full Text (1851-2015) – Includes all the articles published since the first issue of the paper in 1851. Provides full text and full image articles with digital reproductions of every page, every article and every issue in PDF format.  Note: Yonkers Public Library card needed.

 

World History Encyclopedia – Articles, images, videos, podcasts and interactive educational tools related to history, all reviewed before publication.

 

Yonkers News Archive – Onsite Edition: Access to the Yonkers Herald Statesman (1932-1998), Yonkers Statesman (1863-1932), Yonkers Herald (1891-1932), Yonkers Examiner (1857-1863), Yonkers Gazette (1868-1893) & Yonkers Daily Record (1883). Please note you must be on a YPL public computer or YPL’s free wireless network to access this archive. If you access it remotely, you will be redirected to Newspapers.com.  

Yonkers News Archive – Remote Edition: Access to the Yonkers Examiner (1857-1863) & Yonkers Gazette (1868-1893).

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Subject: Homework

Learning Express –  Students and adult learners can improve their skills required for academic and career success.  Some practice tests include TASC, SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP, career certification tests such as NCLEX-RN, Praxis I and II, and more.  Plus, there are practice sets and tutorials to develop skills in math, reading, writing, and basic sciences.

Tutor.com – Free Live Homework Help – An online tutoring service that connects students to qualified tutors in math, science, social studies, and English via the Internet.  Online tutoring is available everyday from 9 am-10 pm.  Note: Password is your 4-digit library card pin #.

 

Click here for our Homework Help Resources Page. 

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Subject: IB Program

 

Academic Magazines Find scholarly journal articles in full text using your library card (PIN is usually the last four digits of your phone number).

 

 Sarah Lawrence Library guide
Use this guide for Historical Investigation and Extended Essay research. Includes Finding Materials: Database and Reference,  Research and topic design, plus information on evaluating sources, print reference, etc. 

 

 

Search tips for databases
Use these tips for better search results in library databases. Includes Boolean operators, keywords v. subjects, truncation, etc.

 

 

 

Historical NY Times & NYT Full Text (1851-2015)

Includes all the articles published since the first issue of the paper in 1851. Provides full text and full image articles with digital reproductions of every page, every article and every issue in PDF format. Yonkers Public Library card needed.

 

The 1619 Project – New York Times Magazine project examining the legacy of slavery.

 

Partial listing of titles in the Riverfront Library’s African American Collection. Call numbers begin with “HS,” and items can be found in the Reference area on the 3rd floor of the Riverfront Library. 

Creating the American South, 1790 – 1860. Uses maps and census data to illustrate the evolution of southern history from the founding of the nation to the present day by focusing on the settling, unsettling, and resettling of the South. One of a three-part series developed in collaboration with the Digital Scholarship Lab at the University of Richmond, based on Southern Journey, a companion digital humanities project created by the authors of Southern Journey: The Migrations of the American South, 1790–2020. 

People not Property is an interactive documentary about the history of Northern colonial enslavement produced by Historic Hudson Valley.

Black Freedom Struggle in the US: freely available open source documents, including historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.

About the IB (International Baccalaureate) program

 

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Subject: Jobs & Careers

Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network – Search for job postings, upload resume, register for free workshops.

Skill Up Yonkers – In early April 2020, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the Yonkers Workforce Development Board is providing Westchester County residents free access to online career courses via Metrix E-Learning System through its “Skill Up Yonkers” initiative.

 

AtoZ Databases – Job searching site that includes resume & cover letter templates and many other career resources.  Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.

 

Learning Express – – Improve your job search and interviewing skills, build your resume and job letter, search for jobs, and explore occupations.

 

Occupational Outlook Handbook – Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

 

 Jobs & Careers – Specialized online and in-person programs with trained professionals to guide you in your career path.

Look for a Job – Learn more about finding a job, interviewing techniques and training. Special sections on exploring different careers, opportunities for young people and unemployment support.

 

AtoZ Databases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!  Note: You must be a Yonkers Library Card holder to access information from home.