Pontiac Public Library

The library has recently added a new electronic database to its collection. The MCGILL HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA is a perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. It is an up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical information suitable for student research as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers. It covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. This resource requires a special access code if you wish to use it from your home computer. Please call the library to obtain that password.

The library has also added a series of new web links especially for older adults. To access these links, click on the "Helpful Links" which appears on the menu on the left side of our home page. If you know of a web site that might be useful for older adults, please contact Robert at the library and he will add it also.

Research just got a little easier! Now you can access six new databases either in the library or from the comfort of your own home!
Database titles:

JUST ADDED!
McGill Health Encyclopedia.

Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders. Please call the library for an access code.

Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
Find out what your treasures are worth with this up to date antique pricing guide.

Testing & Education Reference Center
Find study guides and practice tests for tests such as the ACT, GED, and PRAXIS.

Chilton Library
Here are repair manuals for all kinds of foreign and domestic cars.

Legal Forms
Find legal forms from all 50 states.

Popular Magazines
Read articles from your favorite magazines such as Time, People, or Newsweek.

Britannica Online
Password: your library card number
Here is your basic encyclopedia with entries suited for all different age and reading levels.

Click on any of the databases above and enter your library card number. You'll be on your way to research bliss.

Here are some really neat web pages especially designed for kids and parents. Check them out!

The Idea Place

ABC Teach

Family Fun

Pre-School Rainbow - Activity Central

Jan Brett's Web Page for Parents & Kids

Eric Carle Web Site

Random House - Kids@Random

Mr. & Mrs. Klaus visited the library on December 15, 2008.  Songs were sung, stories read, and everyone got a candy cane. 

Illinois Harvest is a free public website developed at the University of Illinois Library that brings together and organizes digital resources about Illinois, written by Illinois authors, or included among the growing collections of the University of Illinois Library. This database includes links to maps, books, photographs, journal articles, posters,and manuscripts from libraries and museums around the world. Illinois Harvest

Storytimes bring books to life! Stories come from places all over the world and feature all kinds of characters. Introduce your child to the MAGIC of books. Storytime is fun, educational, and promotes listening and learning. Come join us!

Tuesday - Preschool - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (ages 3-5 years)

Wednesday - Tiny Tales - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM (ages 1-3 years)

Wednesday - After School - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (ages 6-11 years)

Thursday - After School - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM