Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records in 3,000+ databases, including U.S. Federal Census since 1790, American Genealogical Biographical Index, and Passenger and Immigration Lists Index. Temporarily accessible anywhere with a library card.

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

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.

A collaborative effort of many organizations across the entire Monroe County community to provide resources to individuals, non-profits, and businesses.  Includes resources for economic, medical, legal, educational assistance, and more.

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

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

One of the world’s largest family research databases.  Create a free account and login.

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

Search for local free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

More than 25,000 genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. Also includes searchable Census images for 1790–1930. All materials are keyword searchable and may be downloaded and copied.

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.

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

Stream over 30,000 films including classics, contemporary art, indie films, documentaries, and educational videos. Stream up to 20 titles a month. KanopyKids offers over 1,000 children’s titles as well. Kids titles are unlimited. Extended borrowing limits at least through August 1.

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

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.

Get all-ages fiction and nonfiction recommendations from professionals with this fully-customizable resource. Mobile Access

A list of current notices that provide the public an opportunity to study and comment, if desired, before an organization, agency, or business make improvement to their property.

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.

Phonetics: the sounds of English.

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).

Find out about things to do, places to stay and eat and more in Bloomington and the surrounding area.

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.

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

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.

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

Short videos and articles to introduce Microsoft Office programs.

City and county ordinances, city directories, documents, yearbooks, plat maps, and historical items from local businesses and organizations, Incl. Showers Bros. Factory employee magazine, Shop Notes.

PDF listing of books and genealogy files donated by patrons.

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 Monroe County maps 1820-present, available for viewing in the Indiana Room. Online plat maps: 1856, 1928/29, 1957

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.

List of Monroe County School Students by township as transcribed by the Indiana Room; includes names of parent or guardian. Available in PDF or Excel. Original book is held by the Monroe County History Center.

Transcribed for publication in 1988, Ruth M. Slevin copied Will Books 1-5. For original wills and finding aids for similar records, contact the Monroe County History Center.

A guide to other collections of eBooks freely available to read.

Introduction and practice navigating on a computer.

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.

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

Study materials and practice exercises for citizenship preparation.

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