AARP Foundation Tax Aide Locator
Every year, the AARP provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals in locations around the country. Unfortunately, the AARP does not provide this service at Wanaque or Ringwood libraries. However, you can find a list of AARP tax preparation sites in our area by visiting the AARP Foundation Tax Locator.
America’s News
America’s News (also known as NewsBank / News Bank) provides full-text content from more than 3,000 local newspapers in the United States, including dozens of local New Jersey papers like The Star Ledger, The Record, and Suburban Trends. Access America’s News anytime, from any device! All you need is your library card number.
Business Source Elite
This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications, dating from 1985 to the present. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
CEO EXPRESS: The Executive’s Internet
This site does a great job of providing links to worldwide business resources and news.
Consumer Reports (search via Ebsco MasterFile Elite)
Access the same product reviews and full-text articles that you’d get as a subscriber to Consumer Reports, for free! Access to Consumer Reports (through the Ebsco MasterFile Elite subscription database) is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
Curiosity Stream Binge Pass (Hoopla Digital)
Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Curiosity Stream BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of intriguing videos and series about science, nature, technology, society, and videos of interest to kids. Browse the content available through Curiosity Stream Binge Pass. If this is your first time using Hoopla, no problem. You’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. Then, if you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can log into Hoopla there and watch your Curiosity Stream choices on the big screen.
Data Axle: Reference Solutions
Data Axle provides detailed, current directory information on more than 57 million U.S. Businesses (plus 243 million historical U.S. businesses), 162 million U.S. residents, 1.2 million U.S. healthcare providers, 2.1 million Canadian businesses, and 11 million Canadian residents. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
Ebsco MasterFile Elite
Ebsco’s MasterFILE Elite subscription database provides a large collection of full-text magazine articles (including Consumer Reports), e-books and primary source documents. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents. NOTE: For additional digital magazines, you’ll want to check out our collection of 3,400+ available to borrow via Libby!
Explora Primary Schools
For kids through grade 8. Research topics like art, biology, chemistry, current events, earth, medicine, physics, space, & technology. Browse biographies, historical essays, primary source documents, fun facts, and more! This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Explora Secondary Schools
Designed for high school students, students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Explora: A Research Tool for Everyone
Try an easier way to do research! Explora is an easy to use, mobile friendly way to search thousands of journal and magazine articles, reference books and more. Use Explora for easy and free access to quality subscription databases such as Ebsco MasterFile Premier, Business Source Elite, Legal Information Reference Center, HealthSource, Referencia Latina and many more. Get started today! All you need is your library card. This resource is provided to all residents of New Jersey through the New Jersey State Library.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Online
The New Jersey State Library provides free access to the Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia online, to all New Jersey residents with library cards. Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries, searchable by subject or by keyword. Great for kids grades 5 through 8 who are writing research papers, or for anyone who wants a general overview of a subject. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Great Courses Binge Pass (Hoopla Digital)
Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Great Courses BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of Great Courses. Browse a list of available Great Courses (If you haven’t used Hoopla before, you’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. If you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can download Hoopla to it and watch on the big screen.)
HeritageQuest Online
This database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s, and the U.S. Censuses through 1940. The coverage includes a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Heritage Quest Online also includes digitized Revolutionary War pension files and digitized town and family histories. NOTE: If you’re using this resource outside the library, you will need your library card number to gain access.
Internal Revenue Service
Search the Internal Revenue Service for forms and instruction books. The library usually receives about 200 copies of the basic federal income tax form and instructional booklet. These are available for pickup in our lobby as soon as we receive the shipment from the IRS, probably middle of February. Please note that the federal 1040/1040SR booklet replaces the old 1040EZ and 1040A forms, which were phased out as of the 2018 tax year.
JerseyClicks OneSearch
Use One Search instead of the open web, and you’ll find thousands of magazine and journal articles, primary sources, educational videos, encyclopedia articles, eBooks and more in just seconds. JerseyClicks One Search
Legal Services of New Jersey
Legal Services of New Jersey’s website provides information (available in English or Spanish) on legal topics such as housing, domestic violence, employment, court procedures and government benefits.
Legal Information Reference Center
Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Libby Magazines
3,400+ digital magazines available for borrow 24/7, unlimited checkouts
Literary Reference Center
Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.
New Jersey Division of Taxation
Visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation to download and print forms. If you don’t have a printer at home, stop by the library and use ours! Also includes information on the Homestead Rebate, Senior Tax Freeze, and property tax reductions for disabled taxpayers, and military and veteran tax benefits.
New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
If you or someone you know have impairments that make it difficult to read, you might be interested in the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The Talking Book & Braille Center serves NJ residents of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book or turning the pages of a book due to blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability. The TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered, accessible library services in New Jersey to those who qualify for service. For more information call TBBC at 800-792-8322, or visit the TBBC website at https://www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/apply_for_service/ to apply for service.
NJ211.org
This carefully selected and maintained list of links is provided and maintained by the state of New Jersey. It includes resources on many different subjects, including how to avoid foreclosure, cooling/warming centers, cybercrime, family resources, senior services, places that offer free tax preparation to qualified applicants, and more.
Passaic County One Stop Career Center
For job seekers in need of employment services, turn to Passaic County One Stop Career Center. With locations in Paterson and Wanaque, the One Stop Career Center provides county residents with comprehensive employment assistance such as career counseling, vocational evaluation, training referrals, and other solutions that can help you find the job that suits you. One Stop Career Center services are tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and help you achieve their career goals.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is a powerful (and free!) online resource that can provide you with tools and practice that you need to achieve educational and career success. High school and college planning – Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information. Career Assistance – You’ll find lots of great tools, including the GED High School Equivalency practice exam, ASVAB and Civil Service practice tests, real estate license exam, cosmetology & barbering, as well as nursing, pharmacology, dental and medical assistance practice tests. English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship – Practice for the TOEFL, brush up on your basic English and Writing skills, study for the US Citizenship Test and more. Access this terrific resource with your library card! We suggest you create a free account so you can log out, log back in and keep track of your progress. Don’t have access to a computer? You can download Gale’s free Access My Library app onto your smartphone or tablet, and sign up from there. Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is funded by the New Jersey State Library and is available for free to all residents of New Jersey.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Referencia Latina
Referencia Latina (en espanol)es una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. In English: Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database that covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
Regional Business News
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.
Small Business Reference Center
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies. Users also have the ability to search within specific ‘Business Topics’ and ‘Business Types’ relevant to their needs.
Star-Ledger Collection – (1989-Current)
Explore northern New Jersey history through local news, events and people with the Star-Ledger Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Suburban Trends
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of Suburban Trends (2007 to present)
The Record (full text)
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Record. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.
Wanaque Local History
Welcome to Wanaque Area Local History. Presented here for your study and enjoyment find writings on New Jersey history, particularly on the early days of the Wanaque and Haskell area from the time of the Lenni Lenape, through British Colonial America, to the Twentieth Century.
Wikipedia
This crowd-sourced, continually updated online encyclopedia is a great starting point for any curious individual. It provides information about thousands of topics, from the scholarly (what were the underlying causes of World War II) to biographies of pop culture celebrities, current trends and news items. Of course, if you’re doing a research paper for school, you’ll want to use specialized library resources like books and online databases, but this crowd-sourced encyclopedia is a great way to get a quick overview of almost any topic.
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Business Source Elite
This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications, dating from 1985 to the present. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
CEO EXPRESS: The Executive’s Internet
This site does a great job of providing links to worldwide business resources and news.
Data Axle: Reference Solutions
Data Axle provides detailed, current directory information on more than 57 million U.S. Businesses (plus 243 million historical U.S. businesses), 162 million U.S. residents, 1.2 million U.S. healthcare providers, 2.1 million Canadian businesses, and 11 million Canadian residents. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
Explora: A Research Tool for Everyone
Try an easier way to do research! Explora is an easy to use, mobile friendly way to search thousands of journal and magazine articles, reference books and more. Use Explora for easy and free access to quality subscription databases such as Ebsco MasterFile Premier, Business Source Elite, Legal Information Reference Center, HealthSource, Referencia Latina and many more. Get started today! All you need is your library card. This resource is provided to all residents of New Jersey through the New Jersey State Library.
Legal Services of New Jersey
Legal Services of New Jersey’s website provides information (available in English or Spanish) on legal topics such as housing, domestic violence, employment, court procedures and government benefits.
Legal Information Reference Center
Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Regional Business News
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.
Small Business Reference Center
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies. Users also have the ability to search within specific ‘Business Topics’ and ‘Business Types’ relevant to their needs.
CEO EXPRESS: The Executive’s Internet
This site does a great job of providing links to worldwide business resources and news.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.
Passaic County One Stop Career Center
For job seekers in need of employment services, turn to Passaic County One Stop Career Center. With locations in Paterson and Wanaque, the One Stop Career Center provides county residents with comprehensive employment assistance such as career counseling, vocational evaluation, training referrals, and other solutions that can help you find the job that suits you. One Stop Career Center services are tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and help you achieve their career goals.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is a powerful (and free!) online resource that can provide you with tools and practice that you need to achieve educational and career success. High school and college planning – Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information. Career Assistance – You’ll find lots of great tools, including the GED High School Equivalency practice exam, ASVAB and Civil Service practice tests, real estate license exam, cosmetology & barbering, as well as nursing, pharmacology, dental and medical assistance practice tests. English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship – Practice for the TOEFL, brush up on your basic English and Writing skills, study for the US Citizenship Test and more. Access this terrific resource with your library card! We suggest you create a free account so you can log out, log back in and keep track of your progress. Don’t have access to a computer? You can download Gale’s free Access My Library app onto your smartphone or tablet, and sign up from there. Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is funded by the New Jersey State Library and is available for free to all residents of New Jersey.
Regional Business News
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. This database is updated on a daily basis.
AARP Foundation Tax Aide Locator
Every year, the AARP provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals in locations around the country. Unfortunately, the AARP does not provide this service at Wanaque or Ringwood libraries. However, you can find a list of AARP tax preparation sites in our area by visiting the AARP Foundation Tax Locator.
Consumer Reports (search via Ebsco MasterFile Elite)
Access the same product reviews and full-text articles that you’d get as a subscriber to Consumer Reports, for free! Access to Consumer Reports (through the Ebsco MasterFile Elite subscription database) is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
If you or someone you know have impairments that make it difficult to read, you might be interested in the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The Talking Book & Braille Center serves NJ residents of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book or turning the pages of a book due to blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability. The TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered, accessible library services in New Jersey to those who qualify for service. For more information call TBBC at 800-792-8322, or visit the TBBC website at https://www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/apply_for_service/ to apply for service.
NJ211.org
This carefully selected and maintained list of links is provided and maintained by the state of New Jersey. It includes resources on many different subjects, including how to avoid foreclosure, cooling/warming centers, cybercrime, family resources, senior services, places that offer free tax preparation to qualified applicants, and more.
Referencia Latina
Referencia Latina (en espanol)es una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. In English: Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database that covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
HeritageQuest Online
This database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s, and the U.S. Censuses through 1940. The coverage includes a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Heritage Quest Online also includes digitized Revolutionary War pension files and digitized town and family histories. NOTE: If you’re using this resource outside the library, you will need your library card number to gain access.
Wanaque Local History
Welcome to Wanaque Area Local History. Presented here for your study and enjoyment find writings on New Jersey history, particularly on the early days of the Wanaque and Haskell area from the time of the Lenni Lenape, through British Colonial America, to the Twentieth Century.
America’s News
America’s News (also known as NewsBank / News Bank) provides full-text content from more than 3,000 local newspapers in the United States, including dozens of local New Jersey papers like The Star Ledger, The Record, and Suburban Trends. Access America’s News anytime, from any device! All you need is your library card number.
Consumer Reports (search via Ebsco MasterFile Elite)
Access the same product reviews and full-text articles that you’d get as a subscriber to Consumer Reports, for free! Access to Consumer Reports (through the Ebsco MasterFile Elite subscription database) is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
Curiosity Stream Binge Pass (Hoopla Digital)
Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Curiosity Stream BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of intriguing videos and series about science, nature, technology, society, and videos of interest to kids. Browse the content available through Curiosity Stream Binge Pass. If this is your first time using Hoopla, no problem. You’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. Then, if you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can log into Hoopla there and watch your Curiosity Stream choices on the big screen.
Explora: A Research Tool for Everyone
Try an easier way to do research! Explora is an easy to use, mobile friendly way to search thousands of journal and magazine articles, reference books and more. Use Explora for easy and free access to quality subscription databases such as Ebsco MasterFile Premier, Business Source Elite, Legal Information Reference Center, HealthSource, Referencia Latina and many more. Get started today! All you need is your library card. This resource is provided to all residents of New Jersey through the New Jersey State Library.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Online
The New Jersey State Library provides free access to the Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia online, to all New Jersey residents with library cards. Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries, searchable by subject or by keyword. Great for kids grades 5 through 8 who are writing research papers, or for anyone who wants a general overview of a subject. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
JerseyClicks OneSearch
Use One Search instead of the open web, and you’ll find thousands of magazine and journal articles, primary sources, educational videos, encyclopedia articles, eBooks and more in just seconds. JerseyClicks One Search
New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
If you or someone you know have impairments that make it difficult to read, you might be interested in the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The Talking Book & Braille Center serves NJ residents of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book or turning the pages of a book due to blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability. The TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered, accessible library services in New Jersey to those who qualify for service. For more information call TBBC at 800-792-8322, or visit the TBBC website at https://www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/apply_for_service/ to apply for service.
Referencia Latina
Referencia Latina (en espanol)es una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. In English: Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database that covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
Wikipedia
This crowd-sourced, continually updated online encyclopedia is a great starting point for any curious individual. It provides information about thousands of topics, from the scholarly (what were the underlying causes of World War II) to biographies of pop culture celebrities, current trends and news items. Of course, if you’re doing a research paper for school, you’ll want to use specialized library resources like books and online databases, but this crowd-sourced encyclopedia is a great way to get a quick overview of almost any topic.
Explora Primary Schools
For kids through grade 8. Research topics like art, biology, chemistry, current events, earth, medicine, physics, space, & technology. Browse biographies, historical essays, primary source documents, fun facts, and more! This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Explora Secondary Schools
Designed for high school students, students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Explora: A Research Tool for Everyone
Try an easier way to do research! Explora is an easy to use, mobile friendly way to search thousands of journal and magazine articles, reference books and more. Use Explora for easy and free access to quality subscription databases such as Ebsco MasterFile Premier, Business Source Elite, Legal Information Reference Center, HealthSource, Referencia Latina and many more. Get started today! All you need is your library card. This resource is provided to all residents of New Jersey through the New Jersey State Library.
Literary Reference Center
Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is a powerful (and free!) online resource that can provide you with tools and practice that you need to achieve educational and career success. High school and college planning – Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information. Career Assistance – You’ll find lots of great tools, including the GED High School Equivalency practice exam, ASVAB and Civil Service practice tests, real estate license exam, cosmetology & barbering, as well as nursing, pharmacology, dental and medical assistance practice tests. English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship – Practice for the TOEFL, brush up on your basic English and Writing skills, study for the US Citizenship Test and more. Access this terrific resource with your library card! We suggest you create a free account so you can log out, log back in and keep track of your progress. Don’t have access to a computer? You can download Gale’s free Access My Library app onto your smartphone or tablet, and sign up from there. Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is funded by the New Jersey State Library and is available for free to all residents of New Jersey.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Curiosity Stream Binge Pass (Hoopla Digital)
Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Curiosity Stream BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of intriguing videos and series about science, nature, technology, society, and videos of interest to kids. Browse the content available through Curiosity Stream Binge Pass. If this is your first time using Hoopla, no problem. You’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. Then, if you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can log into Hoopla there and watch your Curiosity Stream choices on the big screen.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Online
The New Jersey State Library provides free access to the Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia online, to all New Jersey residents with library cards. Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries, searchable by subject or by keyword. Great for kids grades 5 through 8 who are writing research papers, or for anyone who wants a general overview of a subject. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.
Great Courses Binge Pass (Hoopla Digital)
Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Great Courses BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of Great Courses. Browse a list of available Great Courses (If you haven’t used Hoopla before, you’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. If you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can download Hoopla to it and watch on the big screen.)
New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
If you or someone you know have impairments that make it difficult to read, you might be interested in the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The Talking Book & Braille Center serves NJ residents of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book or turning the pages of a book due to blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability. The TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered, accessible library services in New Jersey to those who qualify for service. For more information call TBBC at 800-792-8322, or visit the TBBC website at https://www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/apply_for_service/ to apply for service.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is a powerful (and free!) online resource that can provide you with tools and practice that you need to achieve educational and career success. High school and college planning – Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information. Career Assistance – You’ll find lots of great tools, including the GED High School Equivalency practice exam, ASVAB and Civil Service practice tests, real estate license exam, cosmetology & barbering, as well as nursing, pharmacology, dental and medical assistance practice tests. English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship – Practice for the TOEFL, brush up on your basic English and Writing skills, study for the US Citizenship Test and more. Access this terrific resource with your library card! We suggest you create a free account so you can log out, log back in and keep track of your progress. Don’t have access to a computer? You can download Gale’s free Access My Library app onto your smartphone or tablet, and sign up from there. Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is funded by the New Jersey State Library and is available for free to all residents of New Jersey.
Referencia Latina
Referencia Latina (en espanol)es una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. In English: Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database that covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!
Wikipedia
This crowd-sourced, continually updated online encyclopedia is a great starting point for any curious individual. It provides information about thousands of topics, from the scholarly (what were the underlying causes of World War II) to biographies of pop culture celebrities, current trends and news items. Of course, if you’re doing a research paper for school, you’ll want to use specialized library resources like books and online databases, but this crowd-sourced encyclopedia is a great way to get a quick overview of almost any topic.
America’s News
America’s News (also known as NewsBank / News Bank) provides full-text content from more than 3,000 local newspapers in the United States, including dozens of local New Jersey papers like The Star Ledger, The Record, and Suburban Trends. Access America’s News anytime, from any device! All you need is your library card number.
Consumer Reports (search via Ebsco MasterFile Elite)
Access the same product reviews and full-text articles that you’d get as a subscriber to Consumer Reports, for free! Access to Consumer Reports (through the Ebsco MasterFile Elite subscription database) is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents.
Ebsco MasterFile Elite
Ebsco’s MasterFILE Elite subscription database provides a large collection of full-text magazine articles (including Consumer Reports), e-books and primary source documents. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available free to all New Jersey residents. NOTE: For additional digital magazines, you’ll want to check out our collection of 3,400+ available to borrow via Libby!
Libby Magazines
3,400+ digital magazines available for borrow 24/7, unlimited checkouts
Star-Ledger Collection – (1989-Current)
Explore northern New Jersey history through local news, events and people with the Star-Ledger Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Suburban Trends
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of Suburban Trends (2007 to present)
The Record (full text)
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Record. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.
We usually receive copies of federal income tax forms from the IRS in early February, and they are available for you to pick up at the library through the end of May. If you need a copy of a federal or state tax form any time of year, we can help you locate it and print it out.
Need help filing taxes? Check NJ211.org, which compiles a list of places throughout New Jersey that offer free tax assistance. The NJ211.org site will always have the latest information available (you can also contact them by phone at 1-877-652-1148). Please note that due to COVID, fewer sites are offering this service and there may be additional limitations or restrictions.
Tax Assistance for Low Income Families – If your adjusted gross income last year was $73,000 or less, you may be eligible to file your federal taxes online for free. Check the IRS Free File page for info.
AARP Foundation Tax Aide Locator
Every year, the AARP provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals in locations around the country. Unfortunately, the AARP does not provide this service at Wanaque or Ringwood libraries. However, you can find a list of AARP tax preparation sites in our area by visiting the AARP Foundation Tax Locator.
Internal Revenue Service
Search the Internal Revenue Service for forms and instruction books. The library usually receives about 200 copies of the basic federal income tax form and instructional booklet. These are available for pickup in our lobby as soon as we receive the shipment from the IRS, probably middle of February. Please note that the federal 1040/1040SR booklet replaces the old 1040EZ and 1040A forms, which were phased out as of the 2018 tax year.
New Jersey Division of Taxation
Visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation to download and print forms. If you don’t have a printer at home, stop by the library and use ours! Also includes information on the Homestead Rebate, Senior Tax Freeze, and property tax reductions for disabled taxpayers, and military and veteran tax benefits.
NJ211.org
This carefully selected and maintained list of links is provided and maintained by the state of New Jersey. It includes resources on many different subjects, including how to avoid foreclosure, cooling/warming centers, cybercrime, family resources, senior services, places that offer free tax preparation to qualified applicants, and more.
