Famous Pennsylvanians

Twin Valley Library Resources Page

• POWER Library – From home you must go to your public library’s web page and use your public library card to access these databases.

• SIRS Discoverer - Database Features - Biographies
• Click on the letter of the last name of the person you are researching to locate your person.

• World Book Discover - From home you must use the log-in ID and password provided.

• Type the last name of your person followed by a comma, space and the first name.  Then click Search.

• Click on "enable read-aloud toolbar" if you need help reading the words.

• TVEC Online Library Catalog

• Click on Subject.
• Type the last name of your person followed by a comma, space and the first name.  Then click Search.
• Sort by call number.
• See if there are any elementary websites or books about your person.

Famous Pennsylvanians and Prominent People of Pennsylvania 

     Click on the letter that begins the last name of the person you are researching.  Look for the person's name in the list and click on the link to read the information.

Remember:

        The library also has reference books and other nonfiction books that can be used to locate your famous Pennsylvanian.