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Start your research with our collection of premium research databases and online resources to find valuable information on a variety of topics.

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  • Help Now! Powered by Brainfuse

    Available everywhere

    Brainfuse’s “HelpNow” is a comprehensive suite of tutoring services designed for a range of academic needs; whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper. “HelpNow” is available for students in grades K through Adult Learners in the following subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts that includes writing assistance and Reading Comprehension/Grammar/Vocabulary Skills Building, English Literature and Foreign Languages.

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  • Herald-Mail (from Newsbank)

    No Access for Student Cards

    Find information on community issues and events, business, education, government and more from 1996 to present using from the Herald-Mail the Newsbank Portal. 

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  • HeritageQuest Online

    Available everywhere

    Resources in this genealogy database include the US Federal Census 1790-1930; the Periodical Source Index, covering genealogy and local history periodicals written in English and French (Canada) since 1800; and the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files.

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  • hoopla digital

    Available everywhere

    hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. Checkout limit per user is 6 per month.

    Effective September 2024: Access to hoopla is no longer available to Student RAIL cardholders. Hoopla access was granted during COVID-19, and we are adjusting our subscription access to return to prior use for regular Washington County Free Library cardholders only (cardholders that begin with 22395).

    Checkout Availability note: 

    The library highly values access to a wide range of resources for our community.  In order to continue to provide all the resources you have come to expect the library now needs to institute a daily cap on Hoopla checkouts effective October 1, 2023.  Budgetary constraints make this a necessary step.  This measure aims to ensure equitable access for all patrons while managing our resources responsibly.  We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenges together.  If while using Hoopla you receive a message that the daily cap has been reached for the day, simply come back the next day to complete your checkout.  

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