We have many online resources you can access from your computer or handheld device. We have online resources for:
- Research resources
- Ancestry searches
- Children's learning and development
- General interest, online courses and skills
You can also browse old newspapers and magazines. You can also prepare for your driving theory test or Citizenship test.
Accessing our online resources
To access the online resources you will need to be in a Harrow Library and will need:
- to be a member of the library and
- your library membership number.
Research resources
You may find these useful for general interest. They can also help you learn new skills.
A range of articles and research in public libraries across the UK. It can only be accessed from the library PCs.
Britannica - Adult edition encyclopaedia
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Adult Edition will give you access to thousands of online articles, images, videos and biographies.
This gives clear guidance in English. It covers all parts of the language. You can also get grammar guidance. You can check synonyms and word lists. Log in with your Harrow library membership number.
Ancestry searches
You may find these useful for finding out about your family history.
Learn about your family history. Find family history. This includes the UK and Ireland Census collections from 1841 to 1901. It also includes birth, death, and marriage records.
You can only access Ancestry from library computers. Just ask for details on your next visit to the library. Login with your membership number and PIN will be required.
Information on the 1881 UK Census collections.
Use the family tree creator. Helpful to connect with your family story.
Children's learning and development
You may find these useful for helping your child with homework.
- Britannica beginner encyclopaedia: ages 4 - 8
- Britannica junior encyclopaedia: ages 5-11
- Britannica student encyclopaedia: ages 12-18
- Britannica adult encyclopaedia: ages 18+
- Ziptales: A fun resource that uses stories, quizzes and games to make reading a pleasure for children.
General interest, online courses and skills
These may help with personal growth. They can also help you learn new skills.
This is a realistic simulation of the UK's driving theory tests. It's for all vehicle types. It has all the official test questions. They are from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Create an account with your library membership number.
Everything you need to prepare and pass the Life in the UK Test on your first attempt. You can access study materials from the Home Office anytime. You get unlimited access to practice questions.
They are in the same format as the official test. Create an account with your library membership number.