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.

Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records in 3,000+ databases, including the U.S. Federal Census since 1790, American Genealogical Biographical Index, and Passenger and Immigration Lists Index. Accessible anywhere with a library card through December 31.

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

A collection of full-text biographies and unique narrative biographies. The database includes coverage of several of the most popular and heavily-researched biographies and genres, including those contained within Biography Today and Biography (both dating back to the first issue published).

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

The authoritative source for information on private philanthropy in the United States for grant seekers, grant makers, 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 Downtown Library. Ask staff for assistance. The Library is a Funding Information Network partner of Candid, made possible by United Way of Monroe County.

Local information on voting, the Census, government agencies and representatives, and community groups, curated and updated by Library staff.

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

A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

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

Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research projects and homework. Search in hundreds of encyclopedias, general and bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles, as well as images, audio files, animations, videos, and much more.

Tutorials on using a computer.

Practice test for new drivers in Indiana in Spanish.

Language learning program with instruction in 23 languages.

Currently with 15,155 titles, this e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

A collection of over 6,000 multi-disciplinary books. Topics include college and career development, health and medicine and business and economics.

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

English practice, audio read alongs, and vocabulary.

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

Practice English vocabulary, grammar, or math—and help the World Food Programme end hunger at the same time.

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

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

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

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

Access to The Herald-Times online and its e-Edition.

Digitized version of the 1922 volume compiled by Forest M. Hall. From the cover: "True tales of deeds with interesting data in the life of Bloomington, Indiana university and Monroe County." Published by Indiana University Press.

Borrow and stream thousands of movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, and TV shows on your computer or mobile device. Learn a new hobby with Craftsy videos. Borrow up to 12 titles per month. Use the Kids link in Hoopla to show titles selected for kids.

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, Indiana, limestone quarry operating 1862–1978. Digital collection also includes photos from other limestone companies and artists.

Explore a career path, find high-demand, high-paying jobs, access industry certifications and training.

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.

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

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

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).

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. LinkedIn Learning is formerly Lynda.com. You must be 16 years old or older to use this resource. 

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

Short videos and articles to introduce Microsoft Office programs.

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.

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.

Easy-to-read weekly news stories including audio and interactive learning exercises. Access with password 240C14. 

Newspapers.com provides access to 214 Indiana newspapers from the 1800s–2000s. Additional pages are added every month.

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.

A basic computer skills assessment leading to continued individual online instruction and practice.

Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer or personal device. Borrow up to 10 titles at once. Titles for kids and other guided collections are available on the site and in the app.

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 is now Reference Solutions and still 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.

Research Monroe County history on Rootsweb, the Internet's oldest and largest genealogy community. Powered by ancestry.com.

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.

Variety of typing tutorials and practice activities.

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

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.

Developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading and library activities.

Explore the fun of reading with this collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and educator resources perfect for middle and high school students––including graphic novels, YA novels, middle school chapter books, enhanced novels, classics, poetry, nonfiction, and National Geographic videos too!

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

Fire Insurance Maps, sometimes referred to by one popular company, Sanborn, provide architectural details and building use in order to set premiums and understand risk for a business and home within city limits or congested areas. Helpful when researching house history. For Sanborn Maps of all 50 states, see the Library of Congress Collection.

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

Study materials and practice exercises for citizenship preparation.

Access to The Wall Street Journal with a free account.

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