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Patrons now have available an Antiques Database called p4 Antiques Reference where you can search for the value of an antique. See the list below.

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Databases

Information and instructions for the Gale Databases will be provided by your library.
	General OneFile General OneFile provides periodical and news information through an intuitive, user-friendly search interface for researchers at all levels. Content includes more than 12,000 titles in all with nearly 30 years of coverage. Based on the award-winning Gale PowerSearch platform, General OneFile puts approximately 80 million (updated daily) records at users' fingertips with a single search query.
	InfoTrac Periodical Solutions
	*	Comprise the largest digital collection of magazines, newspapers, journals and other periodicals currently available – with about 18,000 titles and 62 collections
	*	Ensure that your researchers have the ability to quickly access the information they need with the unprecedented breadth and depth of our content coupled with our state-of-the-art search functionality
	*	Are largely embargo-free, providing content the moment it hits the newsstand, if not before
	*	Strive to include content unavailable electronically anywhere else
	*	Run upon the Gale PowerSearch platform, which allows users to search across multiple resources, providing periodical and reference – including Gale Virtual Reference Library – content in a single, seamless search
	LegalForms (Gale) Standard legal tasks can become less daunting, thanks, in part, to Gale LegalForms. This online resource delivers everything do-it-yourselfers need to take charge of their legal affairs with confidence. Gale LegalForms offers an easy-to-use, step-by-step approach to addressing basic legal matters. Simply locate the form that’s needed by using any of the links found on the home page and download the specific form. Then, enter all relevant information and print it. Completed forms also can be saved to a computer hard drive or e-mailed to a home address. The information entered is held in absolute privacy
	p4Antiques Reference" This antiques reference is the first choice for Antiques Research. It is updated daily in 1,280 classifications and has pictures for every record.
	AccessPA Search some or all of the participating libraries in the state. You can select the library type, and/or specific libraries and perform the normal search functions on their circulation listing.
	POWERLibrary The POWERLibrary project allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials.
	Ancestry.Com - (Library Edition - Free if used inside library) Discover your ancestors with Ancestry.Com. Start a family tree, browse census records and more online.
	HeritageQuest Online™ (From Home) HeritageQuest Online™ combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. HeritageQuest Online (In-library Use)
	Learning Express Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.
	Mango Languages Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you're learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 12 different language courses.
	Newspaper Archive - (Library Edition - Free if used inside library) NewspaperARCHIVE.com newspaper database contains tens of millions of newspaper pages from 1759 to present. Every newspaper in the archive is fully searchable by keyword and date, making it easy for you to quickly explore historical content
	ReferenceUSA- (Library Edition - Free if used inside library) The ReferenceUSA database contains, in module format, detailed information on more than 14 million US businesses, 210 million US residents, 855,000 US health care providers, 1.5 million Canadian businesses, and 12 million Canadian households.

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Reading Programs

Reading programs are presented in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Each program centers around a different theme.

Boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 12 can register for Reading Programs at the Monessen Public Library.. You may register at any time at the front desk at the library. For more information or to register your child, please call the library at 724-684-4750.

Current Programs

Children’s Summer Story Time

Story hours will run Wednesday at 10:30 and at 6 and on Saturday at 12.

Summer Reading 2010

In addition to the Children's Summer Reading, the library is also hosting an Adult Summer Reading Program. For each book read by a patron, they will receive a raffle ticket. Then each Monday at 5:00 P.M. a drawing will be held for 2 restaurant gift certificates.

Stop by the library to sign up.

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Reference

Don't search... Find. Connect online with a real librarian -- one-to-one in real-time -- for help with any topic or information need. Now Available 24/7.

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Event Calendar

Click here to go to our event calendar that lists dates, times and contact information for scheduled library events and programs at our library.

Click here to go to our event calendar that lists dates, times and contact information for scheduled library events and programs at all of the libraries in our district .

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Federal Depository

Federal publications and other information products are made available free for public use in Monessen Public LIbrary & District Center and other Federal depository libraries throughout the United States. In addition to the publications, trained librarians are available in each library to assist in their use. Click here to go to our Government Information page for more information.

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