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We’ve curated a diverse collection of resources suitable for everyone, from children discovering their love for stories to teens exploring new horizons, and adults seeking knowledge and inspiration. Whether you’re a young reader delving into the magic of words or an adult looking to expand your understanding of the world, our list of resources offers a variety of books, educational materials, and engaging activities.

Plymouth Public Library Resources

E-books and Audiobooks App

E-books and Audiobooks App

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide!

Digital Library Entertainment

Digital Library Entertainment

Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE thanks to your public library!

Recommendations Curated by PPL

Recommendations Curated by PPL

Are you looking for a few good books to read or listen to? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. 

Local Resources

Indiana Financial Information

Indiana Financial Information

Gateway collects and provides access to information about how taxes and other public dollars are budgeted and spent by Indiana's local units of government.

Indiana’s Online Learning Hub

Indiana’s Online Learning Hub

INSPIRE databases offer access to magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, and other resources to meet the information needs of Indiana residents.

Educational Resources

Free Online Technology Education

Free Online Technology Education

Join more than 100 million people from all walks of life who have come to us to learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. Browse our extensive library:

Online Learning

Online Learning

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online.   As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run...

Indiana Driving Practice Tests

Indiana Driving Practice Tests

This FREE Driver Education program contains the following state-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 8 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals, and an FAQ section with detailed answers...

Skill Building Online Platform

Skill Building Online Platform

Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change...

Diverse Academic Database

Diverse Academic Database

EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system offering databases from leading information providers for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.

Language Learning

Language Learning

Rosetta Stone is dedicated to changing people’s lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company’s innovative, personalized language and reading programs drive positive learning outcomes in thousands of...

Interactive Early Learning Platform

Interactive Early Learning Platform

Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research. Whether you are looking for peer-reviewed articles; full-text magazines, newspapers, and eBooks; primary source documents; and videos or...

Book Discovery Resources

Curated Literary Insights Online

Curated Literary Insights Online

BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by our editors. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such.

Social Network for Readers

Social Network for Readers

You’re in the right place. Tell us what titles or genres you’ve enjoyed in the past, and we’ll give you surprisingly insightful recommendations.

Travel Resources

USA Cultural Exploration

USA Cultural Exploration

AtoZ the USA was designed for students, educators, and anyone who wants to develop an in-depth understanding of the USA.

Worldwide Travel Insights

Worldwide Travel Insights

AtoZ World Travel was designed for world travelers, schools and universities, global businesses, and anyone who wants to prepare for their trip abroad.

Comprehensive Online Mapping Resource

Comprehensive Online Mapping Resource

AtoZ Maps Online was designed for libraries, educators, businesses, travelers and anyone who needs a royalty-free map for school and other projects.

International Travel Insights

International Travel Insights

The Global Road Warrior database was designed for students doing country reports, educators, travelers, and anyone who wants to learn about the world and its diverse cultures.

Global Business Insights

Global Business Insights

AtoZ World Business was designed to help individuals and businesses establish successful business relationships and succeed internationally. The database will be of special interest to global entrepreneurs students, and business...

Culinary Exploration and Insight

Culinary Exploration and Insight

AtoZ World Food was designed for culinary institutes, students, world travelers, cooking clubs, adventurous eaters, and anyone who wants to learn about world cuisine without having to purchase individual country cookbooks.

Global World Exploration

Global World Exploration

AtoZ the World has information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and serves as a key resource for students, educators, and anyone who wants to learn about the world’s diverse cultures.

Global Culture Exploration

Global Culture Exploration

AtoZ World Culture was designed for researchers, educators, travelers, global businesses, government agencies­ and anyone who wants to learn about the world and its diverse cultures.

Other Resources

Product Reviews

Product Reviews

View reports and recommendations on products you use every day! Your library card number is your patron ID for this database.

Legal Forms Resource

Legal Forms Resource

Gale Legal Forms are a great resource for Indiana residents and available to all PPL patrons for free.  Research legal definitions, find legal forms, and search for attorneys all in one place.

Auto Repair Information

Auto Repair Information

Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides...