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.

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.

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

Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.

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

Created by Monroe County Public Library librarians, these fun quizzes will help you find your next read.

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.

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

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

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

Tutorials on using a computer.

Practice test for new drivers in Indiana in Spanish.

Language learning program with instruction in 23 languages.

Free online English lessons and exercises.

English practice, audio read alongs, and vocabulary.

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

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.

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.

A comprehensive consumer health resource with full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more.

Complimentary access to The Herald-Times.  Full-text articles from 1988 to the present are available.

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.

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 12 titles per month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

Introduction and practice using a mouse.

Complimentary access to The New York Times online.

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

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.

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

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.

A collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and educator resources perfect for middle and high school students, including graphic novels, enhanced novels, classic literature, poetry, and National Geographic videos.

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.

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

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

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

News articles and English language instruction.

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

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.