1950 Census
Released by the National Archives on April 1, 2022. The option to search by name is limited but will continue to improve as volunteers convert cursive writing to computer-recognized text. Use Enumeration District (ED) maps, city directories, and telephone books to supplement your browsing. Try the Steve Morse Unified Census ED Finder and ED Maps for Monroe County and ED Maps for Bloomington.
Released by the National Archives on April 1, 2022. The option to search by name is limited but will continue to improve as volunteers convert cursive writing to computer-recognized text. Use Enumeration District (ED) maps, city directories, and telephone books to supplement your browsing. Try the Steve Morse Unified Census ED Finder and ED Maps for Monroe County and ED Maps for Bloomington.
Access World News
More than 665 million current and archived articles spanning more than three decades from over 10,000 news sources around the world––locally and globally! Articles can be browsed, printed, emailed, and cited for reliable information on almost any topic.
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More than 665 million current and archived articles spanning more than three decades from over 10,000 news sources around the world––locally and globally! Articles can be browsed, printed, emailed, and cited for reliable information on almost any topic.
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Alexander Memorial Veterans List
List of those honored by the Alexander Memorial on the courthouse lawn: Monroe County veterans of the Mexican War, Spanish-American War, Civil War, and World War I. Also includes Revolutionary Patriots buried in Monroe County.
List of those honored by the Alexander Memorial on the courthouse lawn: Monroe County veterans of the Mexican War, Spanish-American War, Civil War, and World War I. Also includes Revolutionary Patriots buried in Monroe County.
America's Historical Newspapers
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.
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.
America's News Magazines
Forty-eight news magazine sources including Air & Space, The Atlantic, Field & Stream, Mother Jones, The New Republic, Popular Science, Smithsonian, Working Mother, and more. Search past articles or read the current issue.
Forty-eight news magazine sources including Air & Space, The Atlantic, Field & Stream, Mother Jones, The New Republic, Popular Science, Smithsonian, Working Mother, and more. Search past articles or read the current issue.
Ancestry Library Edition
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.
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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.
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At War and At Home
Use this digital collection to find out about Monroe County in the Civil War era (1855 - 1875).
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Use this digital collection to find out about Monroe County in the Civil War era (1855 - 1875).
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AudioBookCloud
A collection of fiction, nonfiction, classroom, and Spanish-language audiobooks.
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A collection of fiction, nonfiction, classroom, and Spanish-language audiobooks.
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Best Job Interview
Comprehensive guide to preparing for and excelling in job interviews. Covers the basics of interviewing, tips for tough questions, behavioral interviews and questions to ask your prospective employer.
Comprehensive guide to preparing for and excelling in job interviews. Covers the basics of interviewing, tips for tough questions, behavioral interviews and questions to ask your prospective employer.
Biography Reference Center
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).
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).
Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
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The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
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Bloom Magazine Index
Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.
Compiled by Indiana Room staff and volunteers in partnership with Bloom.
Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.
Compiled by Indiana Room staff and volunteers in partnership with Bloom.
Bloomington Visitors Center
Find out about things to do, places to stay and eat and more in Bloomington and the surrounding area.
Find out about things to do, places to stay and eat and more in Bloomington and the surrounding area.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs—whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests, including the SAT. Live tutoring sessions are available daily 2–11 PM EST.
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Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs—whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests, including the SAT. Live tutoring sessions are available daily 2–11 PM EST.
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Brainfuse JobNow
Brainfuse JobNow offers live job assistance—anytime, anywhere—including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique, and proven interview techniques.
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Brainfuse JobNow offers live job assistance—anytime, anywhere—including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique, and proven interview techniques.
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Candid eLearning and Nonprofit Databases
Candid is 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. This resource is only available in the Downtown Library. For access, please contact Nonprofit Central by email or call 812-355-7515.
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Candid is 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. This resource is only available in the Downtown Library. For access, please contact Nonprofit Central by email or call 812-355-7515.
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Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
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.
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.
Civic Engagement
Local information on voting, the Census, government agencies and representatives, social issues, community groups, and resource lists, curated and updated by Library staff.
Local information on voting, the Census, government agencies and representatives, social issues, community groups, and resource lists, curated and updated by Library staff.
cloudLibrary eBooks & Audiobooks
Thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks on your computer, eReader, or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles for 21 days.
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Thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks on your computer, eReader, or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles for 21 days.
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Comics Plus Full Collection
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits.
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Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits.
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Comics Plus Kids Collection
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits. The Kids Collection only displays content categorized by Comics Plus as "Children" (Kindergarten–Grade 3; Ages 5–7), "Kids" (Grades 3–5; Ages 7–10), and "Teen" (Grades 6–8; Ages 11–14).
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Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits. The Kids Collection only displays content categorized by Comics Plus as "Children" (Kindergarten–Grade 3; Ages 5–7), "Kids" (Grades 3–5; Ages 7–10), and "Teen" (Grades 6–8; Ages 11–14).
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Consumer Health Complete
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.
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.
ConsumerReports.org
One of the most trusted and long-standing sources for information on consumer products and services.
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One of the most trusted and long-standing sources for information on consumer products and services.
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Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana
Digital historical and biographical 1884 book. Published by Charles Blanchard.
Digital historical and biographical 1884 book. Published by Charles Blanchard.
Credo Reference
Credo Reference 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.
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Credo Reference 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.
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CultureGrams®
Understand and appreciate the world's countries and people through photos, videos, interviews, statistics, recipes, and more.
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Understand and appreciate the world's countries and people through photos, videos, interviews, statistics, recipes, and more.
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Digital Skills Library
Free learning resources to help adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.
Free learning resources to help adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.
Driver's License Practice Test
Practice test for new drivers from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Practice test for new drivers from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
eBook High School Collection
Currently with 12,237 titles, this collection gives students, educators and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials.
Currently with 12,237 titles, this collection gives students, educators and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials.
eBook K-8 Collection
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.
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.
eBook Public Library Collection
Currently with 48,137 titles, this collection gives your patrons access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
Currently with 48,137 titles, this collection gives your patrons access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
EBSCO eBook Collection
A collection of over 6,000 multi-disciplinary books. Topics include college and career development, health and medicine and business and economics.
A collection of over 6,000 multi-disciplinary books. Topics include college and career development, health and medicine and business and economics.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Encyclopedia's excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features, in Spanish.
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World Book Encyclopedia's excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features, in Spanish.
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ESL Literacy Readers
Seven levels of theme-based stories about daily life activities. Digital and audiobook versions are available, as well as an instructor's guide.
Seven levels of theme-based stories about daily life activities. Digital and audiobook versions are available, as well as an instructor's guide.
Free English Lessons for Pashto Speakers
Free language lessons for Pashto (Pashtu) speakers learning English. Primarily for Pashto speakers who have moved to the United States or other English-speaking countries.
Free language lessons for Pashto (Pashtu) speakers learning English. Primarily for Pashto speakers who have moved to the United States or other English-speaking countries.
Free Rice
Practice English vocabulary, grammar, or math—and help the World Food Programme end hunger at the same time.
Practice English vocabulary, grammar, or math—and help the World Food Programme end hunger at the same time.
Freegal
Freegal offers unlimited streaming of over 16 million songs, including Sony Music's entire catalog of legendary artists. You can also download five free songs a week.
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Freegal offers unlimited streaming of over 16 million songs, including Sony Music's entire catalog of legendary artists. You can also download five free songs a week.
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Includes over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Includes over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
GIS—IndianaMAP
IndianaMAP is the largest publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data.
IndianaMAP is the largest publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data.
GIS—Monroe County Map
Graphical Information System map of all of Monroe County. You must create a free account to use this service.
Graphical Information System map of all of Monroe County. You must create a free account to use this service.
GreenFILE
Well-researched and accessible information from scholarly, government, and general interest publications. Topics from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.
Well-researched and accessible information from scholarly, government, and general interest publications. Topics from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.
Heading Home Guide - Housing Resources for South Central Indiana
A guide to housing resources in Monroe, Morgan, Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Martin counties.
A guide to housing resources in Monroe, Morgan, Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Martin counties.
Health Reference Center
Health Reference Center includes comprehensive, in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors. The up-to-date information comes from hundreds of authoritative sources. Educational content also is featured in short video presentations on a variety of topics, such as Healthy Choices for Teens.
Health Reference Center includes comprehensive, in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors. The up-to-date information comes from hundreds of authoritative sources. Educational content also is featured in short video presentations on a variety of topics, such as Healthy Choices for Teens.
Helping Bloomington Monroe
Search for local free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Search for local free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Community Resources, Grants & Nonprofits, Health & Science, Legal
Herald-Times Online
Access to The Herald-Times online and its e-Edition.
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Access to The Herald-Times online and its e-Edition.
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Community Resources, Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers
Herald-Times Full Text Archive, 1988–present
Complimentary access to The Herald-Times archive. Full-text only articles from 1988 to the present are available. Herald-Times Historical, 1943-2013, fully digitized copies of The Herald-Times, also available.
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Complimentary access to The Herald-Times archive. Full-text only articles from 1988 to the present are available. Herald-Times Historical, 1943-2013, fully digitized copies of The Herald-Times, also available.
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Community Resources, Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers
Herald-Times Historical, 1943–2013
Access to fully-digitized versions of The Herald-Times from 1943-2013. Copies of the complete content including images, classifieds, and more. Herald-Times Full-Text Archive, 1988–present, full-text only The Herald-Times news articles, also available. See The Bloomington Daily Herald, 1947–1950, from Newsbank for fully-digitized copies of each newspaper edition.
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Access to fully-digitized versions of The Herald-Times from 1943-2013. Copies of the complete content including images, classifieds, and more. Herald-Times Full-Text Archive, 1988–present, full-text only The Herald-Times news articles, also available. See The Bloomington Daily Herald, 1947–1950, from Newsbank for fully-digitized copies of each newspaper edition.
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Community Resources, Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.
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Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.
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HeritageQuest Online
More than 28,000 genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. Also includes searchable Census images for 1790–1950. All materials are keyword searchable and may be downloaded and copied.
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More than 28,000 genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. Also includes searchable Census images for 1790–1950. All materials are keyword searchable and may be downloaded and copied.
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HiSET
Test information and study resources for Indiana's High School Equivalency, formerly the General Educational Development test (GED).
Test information and study resources for Indiana's High School Equivalency, formerly the General Educational Development test (GED).
Hispanic Life in America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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Historic Treasures of Bloomington
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.
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.
History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties
Digitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.
Digitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.
Hoopla
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.
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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.
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Audiobooks, Books & Literature, DIY, eBooks, Movies & TV, Music
Hoosier State Chronicles
Monroe County newspapers 1869–1932. Searchable by keyword. Part of the Indiana State Library's Digital Historic Newspaper Program.
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Monroe County newspapers 1869–1932. Searchable by keyword. Part of the Indiana State Library's Digital Historic Newspaper Program.
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Indiana 211
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. To speak to a Community Navigator by phone, dial 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966. A texting option is available as well. Hoosiers can text their zip code to 898-211 during the hours of 8 AM–5 PM EST, Monday through Friday, and communicate with a Community Navigator directly via text.
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. To speak to a Community Navigator by phone, dial 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966. A texting option is available as well. Hoosiers can text their zip code to 898-211 during the hours of 8 AM–5 PM EST, Monday through Friday, and communicate with a Community Navigator directly via text.
Indiana Bedrock
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.
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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.
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Indiana Career Connect
Work One resource for job search, career exploration, resume builder, and career training.
Work One resource for job search, career exploration, resume builder, and career training.
Indiana Career Ready
Explore a career path, find high-demand, high-paying jobs, access industry certifications and training.
Explore a career path, find high-demand, high-paying jobs, access industry certifications and training.
Indiana Newspaper Archive
Indiana Newspaper Archive is your complete solution to uncovering treasures from the past about your ancestors. The archive covers Indiana history from 1800–2017 and its easy-to-use search interface makes it an invaluable tool for genealogy and family research.
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Indiana Newspaper Archive is your complete solution to uncovering treasures from the past about your ancestors. The archive covers Indiana history from 1800–2017 and its easy-to-use search interface makes it an invaluable tool for genealogy and family research.
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Indiana State Library Genealogy Collection
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.
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.
Indiana Voters
Register to vote or check your voter registration status. Find out voting hours, locations, election results and more.
Register to vote or check your voter registration status. Find out voting hours, locations, election results and more.
INSPIRE
Find magazines, newspapers, and journal articles in this collection of databases maintained by the Indiana State Library and available to any Indiana resident.
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Find magazines, newspapers, and journal articles in this collection of databases maintained by the Indiana State Library and available to any Indiana resident.
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Books & Literature, Business & Investment, eBooks, eLearning, Health & Science, Languages, Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers, Research
Internet Archive
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Just for Kids Access Video
Streaming access to more than 9,000 videos, audio titles, interactive games, puzzles, and quizzes. Includes Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, The Electric Company, and many more educational and entertaining titles in a variety of subjects. No due dates or waitlists.
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Streaming access to more than 9,000 videos, audio titles, interactive games, puzzles, and quizzes. Includes Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, The Electric Company, and many more educational and entertaining titles in a variety of subjects. No due dates or waitlists.
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Kanopy
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.
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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.
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Khan Academy
Easy-to-follow videos and practice activities on a variety of topics. Especially good for math!
Easy-to-follow videos and practice activities on a variety of topics. Especially good for math!
LearningExpress Library
Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Legal Forms
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.
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.
Legal Information Source
Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Lexia Core5
Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information.
Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information.
Lexia Power Up Literacy
Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information.
Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information.
Libby from OverDrive
Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles at once. Titles for kids and other guided collections are available on the site and in the app.
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Thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on your computer or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles at once. Titles for kids and other guided collections are available on the site and in the app.
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Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks, Magazines & Newspapers
LinkedIn Learning
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. You must be 16 years old or older to use this resource.
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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. You must be 16 years old or older to use this resource.
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Mango Languages
The online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills through fun interactive lessons.
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The online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills through fun interactive lessons.
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MCPL Digital
High-resolution digital photographic collections of Monroe County yearbooks and other local historical records. See also the Monroe County Yearbook Index for a searchable index of names of some yearbooks housed in the Downtown Library's Indiana Room.
High-resolution digital photographic collections of Monroe County yearbooks and other local historical records. See also the Monroe County Yearbook Index for a searchable index of names of some yearbooks housed in the Downtown Library's Indiana Room.
MedLinePlus
Watch videos and use interactive tutorials to learn about a variety of health topics. Check your health with calculators and quizzes.
Watch videos and use interactive tutorials to learn about a variety of health topics. Check your health with calculators and quizzes.
Mitchell1 ProDemand
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. Just click on the "Login" button to begin using.
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. Just click on the "Login" button to begin using.
Monroe County Community Collections
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. See also MCPL Digital for a collection of high-resolution digital images of Monroe County yearbooks available for searching, viewing, and downloading.
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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. See also MCPL Digital for a collection of high-resolution digital images of Monroe County yearbooks available for searching, viewing, and downloading.
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Monroe County Coroner Reports
Covers 1895 - 1935 in PDF. See also Monroe County Coroner Inquests 1888 - 1973.
Covers 1895 - 1935 in PDF. See also Monroe County Coroner Inquests 1888 - 1973.
Monroe County History Center
Website of the History Center, located in Bloomington. Documents, photos, artifacts, records, and many other items of local significance held at MCHC indexed here.
Website of the History Center, located in Bloomington. Documents, photos, artifacts, records, and many other items of local significance held at MCHC indexed here.
Monroe County Index
A finding aid for holdings in the Indiana Room. Includes county history, public records, coroner's reports, oral histories, and vertical file.
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A finding aid for holdings in the Indiana Room. Includes county history, public records, coroner's reports, oral histories, and vertical file.
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Monroe County Maps
List of Monroe County maps 1820-present, available for viewing in the Indiana Room. Online plat maps: 1856, 1928/29, 1957. See also David Nord's Mapping Monroe County, Indiana. annotated and illustrated bibliography of historic maps of the county, the city of Bloomington, and the IU campus, from 1815 through 1941.
List of Monroe County maps 1820-present, available for viewing in the Indiana Room. Online plat maps: 1856, 1928/29, 1957. See also David Nord's Mapping Monroe County, Indiana. annotated and illustrated bibliography of historic maps of the county, the city of Bloomington, and the IU campus, from 1815 through 1941.
Monroe County Meeting Spaces
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.
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.
Monroe County Newspapers on Microfilm
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 newspapers on microfilm held in the Indiana Room. Also see The Smithville News, Bloomington News-Letter and Indiana State Library's Hoosier State Chronicles.
Monroe County Obituary Index
Includes obituaries from old and current local newspapers in Monroe County. Compiled by MCPL staff and volunteers.
Includes obituaries from old and current local newspapers in Monroe County. Compiled by MCPL staff and volunteers.
Monroe County School Census 1914
List of Monroe County School Students by township as transcribed by the Indiana Room; includes names of parent or guardian in 1914. Available in PDF or Excel. Original book is held by the Monroe County History Center. Data was later used in A Survey of a Public School System (1917) showing data about Bloomington schools. Provides demographic information.
List of Monroe County School Students by township as transcribed by the Indiana Room; includes names of parent or guardian in 1914. Available in PDF or Excel. Original book is held by the Monroe County History Center. Data was later used in A Survey of a Public School System (1917) showing data about Bloomington schools. Provides demographic information.
Monroe County Timeline
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.
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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.
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Monroe County Underground Railroad Resources
A list of resources for researching the Underground Railroad in Monroe County.
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A list of resources for researching the Underground Railroad in Monroe County.
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Monroe County Will Records 1818-1904
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.
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.
Monroe County Yearbook Index
Search by name for faculty, staff, and students in area yearbooks. See also MCPL Digital, Ancestry, and Unionville High School's Memory page with Jordannus Yearbooks for more yearbook information and photos.
Search by name for faculty, staff, and students in area yearbooks. See also MCPL Digital, Ancestry, and Unionville High School's Memory page with Jordannus Yearbooks for more yearbook information and photos.
News for You Online
Easy-to-read weekly news stories including audio and interactive learning exercises. Access with password 240C14.
Easy-to-read weekly news stories including audio and interactive learning exercises. Access with password 240C14.
Newspapers.com - Indiana Collection
Newspapers.com provides access to 214 Indiana newspapers from the 1800s–2000s. Additional pages are added every month.
Newspapers.com provides access to 214 Indiana newspapers from the 1800s–2000s. Additional pages are added every month.
Niche Academy
Tutorials that teach people how to use eLibrary resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools.
Tutorials that teach people how to use eLibrary resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools.
Nonprofit Central
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.
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.
Nonprofit Resources
This guide contains a variety of web sources to help nonprofits with funding, technology, marketing and more.
This guide contains a variety of web sources to help nonprofits with funding, technology, marketing and more.
Northstar Digital Literacy
A basic computer skills assessment leading to continued individual online instruction and practice.
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A basic computer skills assessment leading to continued individual online instruction and practice.
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Novelist Plus
Get all-ages fiction and nonfiction recommendations from professionals with this fully-customizable resource.
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Get all-ages fiction and nonfiction recommendations from professionals with this fully-customizable resource.
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PC Building Guide for Beginners
A guide to resources on sourcing parts, PC building guides, YouTube tutorials, step-by-step instructions, and information on how to do this all safely.
A guide to resources on sourcing parts, PC building guides, YouTube tutorials, step-by-step instructions, and information on how to do this all safely.
Reading Skills for Today's Adults
Leveled reading passages with audio; resources for practicing fluency, learning vocabulary, and improving reading comprehension.
Leveled reading passages with audio; resources for practicing fluency, learning vocabulary, and improving reading comprehension.
ReadWorks
Free K-12 high-quality library of nonfiction and fiction passages with interactive vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, teacher guides, instructions for use in remote learning, and more.
Free K-12 high-quality library of nonfiction and fiction passages with interactive vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, teacher guides, instructions for use in remote learning, and more.
Recovery Resources - Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
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.
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.
Business & Investment, Community Resources, Grants & Nonprofits, Health & Science, Legal
Reference Solutions
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.
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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.
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Resume Lab
By-industry and by-job title Resume, CV, and Cover Letter examples so you can tailor your application to best fit your career goals. Features templates for all three and articles/tips for job searching and interviewing to help round out your job search preparation.
By-industry and by-job title Resume, CV, and Cover Letter examples so you can tailor your application to best fit your career goals. Features templates for all three and articles/tips for job searching and interviewing to help round out your job search preparation.
Rootsweb for Monroe County
Research Monroe County history on Rootsweb, the Internet's oldest and largest genealogy community. Powered by ancestry.com.
Research Monroe County history on Rootsweb, the Internet's oldest and largest genealogy community. Powered by ancestry.com.
Rosetta Stone
A language-learning resource offered in 30 world languages and broken down into 10-minute bite-sized lessons focusing on speaking and pronunciation. The Library's level one beginner access includes lessons in four categories–language basics, greetings and introductions, work and school, and shopping.
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A language-learning resource offered in 30 world languages and broken down into 10-minute bite-sized lessons focusing on speaking and pronunciation. The Library's level one beginner access includes lessons in four categories–language basics, greetings and introductions, work and school, and shopping.
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Salem Press - Health Resources
Salem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, such as the Autism Spectrum Handbook and Resource Guide.
Salem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, such as the Autism Spectrum Handbook and Resource Guide.
Salem Press - Reference Resources
Salem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, research on world history topics, and current statistical data for the state of Indiana.
Salem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, research on world history topics, and current statistical data for the state of Indiana.
Sanborn Maps - Indiana
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 other Sanborn Map repositories, see the Library of Congress Collection, which includes all 50 states, and IU Libraries Collection.
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 other Sanborn Map repositories, see the Library of Congress Collection, which includes all 50 states, and IU Libraries Collection.
School After High School Resources
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.
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.
Science Reference Center
A research database of full-text, science-oriented content. Designed to meet student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other reliable sources as well as images from NASA, National Geographic, Getty and others.
A research database of full-text, science-oriented content. Designed to meet student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other reliable sources as well as images from NASA, National Geographic, Getty and others.
Small Business Source
Full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as the necessary tools and instructions to address a wide-range of small business topics. In addition, it provides business videos, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans.
Full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as the necessary tools and instructions to address a wide-range of small business topics. In addition, it provides business videos, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans.
Sora
Does your school use Sora, the student reading app from Overdrive? Log in to the Sora app with your school username and password, and connect to the Indiana Digital Library to find titles associated with your grade level.
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Does your school use Sora, the student reading app from Overdrive? Log in to the Sora app with your school username and password, and connect to the Indiana Digital Library to find titles associated with your grade level.
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Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks, Magazines & Newspapers
STATS Indiana
Indiana economic and demographic data with one-stop access to critical statistics for states, counties, cities and towns, townships, regions, census tracts and more.
Indiana economic and demographic data with one-stop access to critical statistics for states, counties, cities and towns, townships, regions, census tracts and more.
TeachingBooks
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.
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.
Teen Wellness Resources
This compilation of local and national youth wellness resources is a starting point for Monroe County teens.
This compilation of local and national youth wellness resources is a starting point for Monroe County teens.
TeenBookCloud
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!
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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!
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TumbleBookLibrary
eBooks, audiobooks, talking picture books, early readers, read-alongs, chapter books, graphic novels, classic literature, enhanced novels, bilingual titles, videos, and much more for children and teens. No due dates or waitlists. Also includes all content originally in TumbleBookCloud, Jr.
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eBooks, audiobooks, talking picture books, early readers, read-alongs, chapter books, graphic novels, classic literature, enhanced novels, bilingual titles, videos, and much more for children and teens. No due dates or waitlists. Also includes all content originally in TumbleBookCloud, Jr.
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United Way's Roadmap to Success
United Way of Monroe County is dedicated to helping teenagers plan for their future. The Roadmap allows teens to find local and national resources that suit their individual plan, no matter the type––the workforce, service, career and technical education, or college.
United Way of Monroe County is dedicated to helping teenagers plan for their future. The Roadmap allows teens to find local and national resources that suit their individual plan, no matter the type––the workforce, service, career and technical education, or college.
USA Learns
Video based courses with learning activities for beginning and intermediate English and Citizenship study.
Video based courses with learning activities for beginning and intermediate English and Citizenship study.
We Speak NYC
Watch, learn and practice English with video lessons, a study guide, and comprehension questions.
Watch, learn and practice English with video lessons, a study guide, and comprehension questions.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Weiss Financial Ratings, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, gives you accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools you need to make informed decisions about your insurance, banking, and investment options.
Weiss Financial Ratings, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, gives you accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools you need to make informed decisions about your insurance, banking, and investment options.
Who Are Your Elected Officials?
Find your elected officials and their contact information based on your street address.
Find your elected officials and their contact information based on your street address.
World Book eBooks
Instant access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBook titles. Read on PC, Mac, tablet, or mobile device.
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Instant access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBook titles. Read on PC, Mac, tablet, or mobile device.
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World Book Online
A trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries for decades, World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
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A trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries for decades, World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
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WorldCat
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.
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.