More than 1,000 historical newspapers from all 50 states, published 1690–1922. Created by Readex in partnership with the American Antiquarian Society, The Library of Congress, Wisconsin Historical Society, and others.

A collection of fiction, nonfiction, class, and Spanish-language audiobooks.

Extensive information and reviews on Pre-K and K-12 books, video, audio, and other media. Records include cataloging data, subject terms, annotations, and Reading Measurement Programs data.

One of the most trusted and long-standing sources for information on consumer products and services.

Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research projects and homework. Search in hundreds of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and subject-specific titles, as well as 200,000+ images and audio files, and nearly 1200 videos.

World Book Encyclopedia's excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features, in Spanish.

The authoritative source for information on private philanthropy in the United States for grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media. Help on funding research, proposal writing, locating prospective funders, news and research on the field, and training opportunities. Available only inside the Main Library. Ask staff for assistance. The Library is a Funding Information Network partner of the Foundation Center, made possible by United Way of Monroe County.

Includes over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

Full-text articles (1988–current) from the Herald-Times newspaper.  Also includes full-text articles from a variety of news magazines, including The Atlantic, Field & Stream, The National Review, Smithsonian, and more.

Full text collection of articles covering over 140 topics, as well as magazines, books and video that focus on hobbies and crafts.

Thousands of movies, music, audiobooks, and eBooks on your computer or mobile device. Borrow up to 8 titles per month.

Access Indiana Newspaper Archives and discover the stories of the past, the world's largest online newspaper archive. Indiana Newspapers are an incredible resource when tracing your family tree to uncover treasures from the past about your ancestors. The archives cover Indiana history from 1800-2017 and allow you to further understand an ancestor's place within their local community to research your genealogy.

Learn whenever and wherever you want to with thousands of easy-to-follow video tutorials and exercise files in web development, graphic design, video production, marketing, professional development, and so much more.

The premier provider of automotive repair information to the automotive industry. Repair procedures, wiring diagrams, specs, parts and labor estimating, and TSB or factory recall information. Access available inside the Library.

Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer or personal device. Borrow up to 10 titles at once. OverDrive for Kids

ReferenceUSA offers detailed information on more than 24 million U.S. businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and churches. In addition, the residential database includes 89 million U.S. households.

The collection includes millions of full-text articles on hundreds of today's most significant science topics as well as 200+ experiments, projects, and top reference content.

Practice test for TASC, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, citizenship, and more.

Instant access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBook titles. Read on PC, Mac, tablet, or mobile device.

Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles at once.

Use this digital collection to find out about Monroe County in the Civil War era (1855 - 1875).

Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.

Compiled by Indiana Room staff and volunteers in partnership with Bloom.

Take quizzes, created by our librarians, to find your next read.

10 minute digital news show that explains current global news and events.

Digital historical and biographical 1884 book. Published by Charles Blanchard.

Tutorials on using a computer.

Practice test for new drivers in Indiana in Spanish.

Language learning program with instruction in 23 languages.

Listen and read to improve listening and reading comprehension.

Learn English and grammar.  Practice with letters, words, texts and activities.

IndianaMAP is the largest publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data.

Well-researched and accessible information from scholarly, government, and general interest publications. Topics from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.

Digitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.

Search for jobs, create and post resumes, and research companies.

Photographs, letters, newspaper articles, and limestone industry archives related to Matthews Brothers Stone Company, an Ellettsville (Ind.) limestone quarry operating 1862–1978. Digital collection also includes photos from other limestone companies and artists.

The Genealogy Collection at the Indiana State Library has developed over time to become of the largest and most respected collections of family history information in the Midwest. The collection includes over 40,000 printed items (family histories, indexes to records, how-to books, cemetery transcriptions, family history magazines, etc.) as well as microfilmed federal census records, Indiana county records, passenger lists, and military pension information.  The collection includes hundreds of CDs with family history information.  The emphasis of the collection is on Indiana and bordering states, as well as eastern and southern states.

Find magazines, newspapers, and journal articles in this collection of databases maintained by the Indiana State Library and available to any Indiana resident.

Easy-to-follow videos and practice activities on a variety of topics. Especially good for math!

Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. (Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information).

Language learning activities including quizzes, word games, listen and read programs, and more.

Excel file created by Indiana Room staff and volunteers.

Covers 1895 - 1935 in PDF. See also Monroe County Coroner Inquests 1888 - 1973.

Archive (1965–present) of an annual list of elected and appointed government officials serving Monroe County. Published by Bloomington-Monroe County League of Women Voters.

A finding aid for holdings in the Indiana Room. Includes county history, public records, coroner's reports, oral histories, and vertical file.

A list and map of meeting spaces for groups in Monroe County.  Nonprofit groups can also reserve meeting rooms at the Library free of charge.

  Includes obituaries from old and current local newspapers in Monroe County. Compiled by MCPL staff and volunteers.

The authoritative and popular index of our county's historical and curiously interesting events. A partnership between the Library, Monroe County History Center, and IU Archives.

Introduction and practice using a mouse.

Nonprofit Central is committed to strengthening Monroe County nonprofits by improving management and governance, increasing fundraising and resource development capacity, and strengthening the collaborative environment in which Monroe County nonprofits operate.

Basic template to create a printable resume.

This guide contains materials held at MCPL, as well as web sources and local organizations that will help to plan, prepare for, select, and fund your higher education needs.

Indiana economic and demographic data with one-stop access to critical statistics for states, counties, cities and towns, townships, regions, census tracts and more.

Online practice test with detailed explanations for each of the correct answers.

A digital collection of Smithville's history from 1897 - 1915.

Typing lessons and practice for beginning, intermediate, or advanced.

Study materials and practice exercises for citizenship preparation.

Find your elected officials and their contact information based on your street address.