Library Hours: Monday 1-7 | Tuesday 10-5 | Wednesday 4-7 | Thursday 1-7 | Friday 1-5 | Saturday 10-3
***The Library will be closed until further notice due to building maintenance issues. Thank you for your patience.***
***All materials will be held for patron requests.***
**Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals.**
Masks must still be worn by people who are not vaccinated, including children from 2-12 years of age
RESOURCES
At Pontiac Free Library, we have plenty of resources - from online catalogs and databases to library passes - for our patrons to enjoy!
CATALOGS
As a member of Ocean State Libraries, we have two catalogs available for patrons to use. Both catalogs have the same information just a different structure.
DATABASES
ASKRI
Reference resource center. Includes World Book Encyclopedia, EBSCO magazine articles, A – Z Business Databases, and more.
Newsbank Library
American and global news sources which includes over 400 current and historical Black publications.
Heritage Hub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 – today.
Providence Journal Collection
Explore Rhode Island history through local news, events and people with the Providence Journal Collection. Search current and archived issues.
MANGO LANGUAGES
Learn a new language! Including Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and even Pirate!
Ancestry Library
IN HOME EDITION! Search billions of records and discover your family's story from home.
Gale Presents: UDEMY
Improve your career skills or learn something new with Udemy courses.
LIBRARY PASSES
We are pleased to be able to offer passes to our patrons for the The Roger Williams Park Zoo, South County Museum, and Mystic Aquarium. The passes provide a discount on the cost of admission. For more information, call the library at 737-3292. Passes are currently not available.
FREE TAX HELP
Need help with your income tax forms but can’t afford an accountant?
Visit the IRS Free Tax Return Preparation page at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers