Chat with a Librarian
Chat with a Librarian is a statewide, 24/7 live chat service offering free, reliable help from professional librarians to K - 12 students, college students, and the general public. The service assists with a wide range of queries including general research, homework, science fair and STEAM projects, citation guidance, genealogy research, reading recommendations, and more! Patrons can even have their PINs reset outside of normal library hours!
Newspaper Archive
Discover your family's story in historic U.S. newspaper articles. Save clippings and preserve your family legacy. Local newspapers offered include: Bradford Era (1879 - 2022), Emporium Cameron Co Press (1898 - 1911), Kane Weekly Blade (1879 - 1882), McKean Co Democrat (1859 - 1971), Ridgway Elk Advocate (1864 - 1868), Warren Gazette (1826 - 1829) . . . and many more
Overdrive
Bradford Area Public Library offers access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Seneca District Libraries OverDrive/Libby (the Overdrive app) collection. All you need is your library card, a device, and internet access.
Libby App
Discover thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, thoughtfully selected by your library, ready for you to enjoy anytime. Explore Libby's collection through catalog gudes, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists -- making it easy and fun to find your next great read. Experience the joy of discovering new books with Libby.
Libby Extras
Discover even more within Libby, where you'll find access to additional premium add-ons, including magazines and comics!
Kanopy
Kanopy offers 30,000+ films, including nostalgic and acclaimed movies, documentaries, international cinema, and TV series. Features include Kanopy Kids with parental controls, classics from Criterion, BBC Series, PBS Learning, and diverse content promoting inclusion and cultural awareness.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform offering thousands of on-demand video courses in 75 categories like business, technology, and design. Featuring courses by world-class instructors in 12 languages, it provides a personalized learning experience for adults seeking to improve work skills or explore personal interests.
