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Apps and Online Resources
Did you know that the library has resources for…
- Writing a paper
- Starting a small business
- Finding a great book
- Researching your family tree
- Exploring other countries
- Reserving books on your library account
- Listening to audiobooks and much more!
Here's a Great Place to Start
We recommend the Libby app if you aren't sure where to get started. Libby provides access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming content. If you are using an Amazon tablet (Fire, Kindle, Paperwhite), the equivalent app is called OverDrive. The apps are free and available in the app store for your device. You can also access this resource via the web. Login to the Washington Anytime Library on a browser using your card number and PIN.
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Download from the iTunes Store
Download from the Google Play Store
Alphabetic List of Databases and Resources
If you would like to explore our full list of resources, below is an alphabetical list of the databases we offer and a short description. Most databases are accessible with your library card number and PIN.
Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
The purpose of Access Washington is to promote public service to citizens and businesses by expanding business and citizen access to government services and government information.
Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events with information from credible vetted U.S. and global news sources, including the Puyallup Herald.
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including The Puyallup Herald and the News Tribune.
Conduct genealogical and local history research in Ancestry Library Edition. This database contains birth, death, marriage, and other public record information. This resource must be used at the library, either on your own device using the Library's wireless network or on one of the public access computers. This link will connect you once you are on the Library's public network. The app is available.
ABI/Inform Trade and Industry Journals
In-depth coverage of products and trends in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, computing, transportation, construction, petrochemicals, and others.
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) from Mango Languages with your library card. These self-paced courses include a magic mirror feature that enables instant visual comparison for accurate sign modeling. Content includes Cultural and Grammar Notes, Vocabulary, and an Automatically-Graded Review.
Beanstack is the best place to track your summer reading. Use the app or the website to record your progress and enter drawings to win prizes. The app is available.
Your access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from 100+ library-friendly publishers. The collection includes popular and award-winning titles for every age range and interest. The corresponding app for ComicsPlus is called LibraryPass. The app is available.
Find information about countries and other cultures, including pictures, music, and recipes from around the world. Login using your library card.
This resource has the tools and templates to create a professional resume. Simply type in your information, select a style, and produce a custom resume or cover letter. This product requires your library card number to login.
Journals and magazines cover a large range of health subjects, including sports injuries, women's health, nutrition, midwifery, eye care, and dentistry.
https://www.heritagequestonline.com/ipbarcode?aid=2128
Research the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930, and over 25,000 books on family and local histories are available.
eLearning portal from LinkedIn. Take courses at your own pace in technology, design, web development, business fundamentals, and more! If you are using the app, you will need our library ID, which is Puyallup, then login using your library card and PIN. The App is available.
A PhD-created language-learning software with a sense of humor that features over 70 languages. The App is available.
MEDLINE is the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) premier bibliographic database that contains references to journal articles in life sciences, with a concentration on biomedicine.
MEDLINE content is searchable via PubMed and constitutes the primary component of PubMed, a literature database developed and maintained by the NLM National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The App is available.
Information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news, and more is written in everyday language. The App is available.
Municipal Research Services Center
The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their communities by providing legal and policy guidance on any topic.
Founded in 1851, the New York Times is a trusted source of news, information, and opinion.
Articles from The News Tribune, in text from 1992-Present, digital image from 2018-Present, blogs from 2006-2022, and the web-only edition from 2009-Present, with the option to search for articles by keyword, name, event, or topic.
Check out eBooks and eAudiobooks for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. You can browse books by interest, popularity, language, and more. Please note that Libby is the preferred app. The link will take you to the web version of Libby. Amazon devices (Kindle, Fire) use Overdrive. Use your library card to login to the Washington Anytime Library. The App is available.
ProQuest eLibrary offers a collection of full-text multidisciplinary periodical and media content, designed for middle and high school students, college undergraduates, instructors, and librarians.
Search from a highly respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics.
ProQuest Student Resources is a great place to find scholarly articles for school reports. This database covers over 150 subjects and topics, including Spanish-language options.
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people, and more from current and archived issues of The Puyallup Herald. Available 24/7 remotely on any device. Log in with your library card.
Formerly known as Reference USA, Data Axle Reference Solutions is the go-to resource for comprehensive data on both businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings, making it an invaluable research tool for job seekers, businesses, and researchers.
The compilation of all permanent laws now in force, arranged by topic, with amendments added and repealed laws removed.
Explore Puyallup history through local news, events, and people with the Seattle Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books. Now your book can read to you! These eBooks can be accessed online from any computer or mobile device with an internet connection. The App is available.
Business news and analysis from the United States. Also covers international business, economics, and emerging markets.
Washington Administrative Code
The WAC codifies State regulations and arranges them by subject or agency. The online version is updated twice a month.
Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
WTBBL provides audiobooks, Braille editions, and other resources for visually impaired, blind, and learning-disabled individuals. Contact the library to arrange for materials to be sent directly to your home.
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) offers free public legal tools and resources, as well as information on legal professionals and personal legal rights.