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

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.

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

Tutorials on using a computer.

Practice test for new drivers in Indiana in Spanish.

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

English practice, audio read alongs, and vocabulary.

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.

Legally download five free songs a week in over 100 genres from more than 50 music labels, including Sony Music's entire catalog. They’re yours to keep!

Simple tutorials on using computers, email, Internet, social media, operating systems, and other digital skills. 

Monroe County newspapers 1869–1932. Searchable by keyword. Part of the Indiana State Library's Digital Historic Newspaper Program.

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.

Holdings of the Indiana University Libraries. IUCAT may be used by anyone.

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.

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.

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

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.

Fiction and non-fiction recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests as well as book reviews, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles. Mobile Access

Resources and information for newcomers about living and working in the United States.

Variety of typing tutorials and practice activities.

Test information and study resources for Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formerly the General Educational Development test (GED).

Lessons and activities for reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, or finance.

Study materials and practice exercises for citizenship preparation.

Millions of bibliographic and ownership records of the holdings of over 9,000 contributing libraries. OCLC's The largest and most comprehensive database of its kind.

Thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks on your computer, eReader, or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles for 21 days.

Understand and appreciate the world's countries and peoples through photos, videos, interviews, statistics, recipes and more.

Stream over 30,000 films including classics, contemporary art, indie films, documentaries, and educational videos. Stream up to 10 titles a month. KanopyKids offers over 1,000 children’s titles as well. Kids titles are unlimited.

The online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills through fun interactive lessons.

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

Your favorite magazines, free on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Nearly 100 popular titles, many with interactive features. No checkout limits or due dates.

Complimentary access to The New York Times online.

More than 665 million current and archived articles spanning more than three decades can be searched, browsed, printed, emailed and even cited from over 10,000 news sources around the world. Extensive, exclusive titles from Indiana, the United States, and all over the globe.

Includes more than 650,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study.

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.

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

Graphical Information System map of all of Monroe County.  You must create a free account to use this service.

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.

Designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects. Step-by-step instructions for thousands of projects in the areas of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical, and decorating are provided in high-quality PDF files.

This digital archive documents state history providing access to a wide variety of documents: personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises and children's books.

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.

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.

A comprehensive database that covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more.

Free customizable and printable flashcards, worksheets, and diagrams for mathematics (also science, technology, and engineering).

Video based courses with learning activities for beginning and intermediate English and Citizenship study.

Articles, primary sources, tools for educators and students, multimedia, and more.

Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.

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

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

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

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

Indiana Coalition for Court Access provides forms for those who want to represent themselves in court, e.g. divorce forms, name change forms, and more. See also Monroe County Clerk's Office for local forms, instructions, and filing fees.

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

Website of the History Center, located in Bloomington. Documents, photos, artifacts, records, and many other items of local significance held at MCHC indexed here.

List of newspapers on microfilm held in the Indiana Room. Also see The Smithville News, Bloomington News-Letter and Indiana State Library's Hoosier State Chronicles.