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.

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.

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

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 Main 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, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and subject-specific titles, as well as 200,000+ images and audio files, and nearly 1200 videos.

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.

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.

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.

Borrow and stream thousands of movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, and TV shows 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.

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.

Register to vote or check your voter registration status.  Find out voting hours, locations, election results and more.

A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch videos and use interactive tutorials to learn about a variety of health topics. Check your health with calculators and quizzes.

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.

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.

A list of resources for researching the Underground Railroad in Monroe County.

Search by name for faculty, staff, and students in area yearbooks. See also Ancestry and Unionville High School's Memory page with Jordannus Yearbooks for more yearbook information and photos.

Introduction and practice using a mouse.

Complimentary access to The New York Times online.

Tutorials that teach people how to use eLibrary resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools.

This guide contains a variety of web sources to help nonprofits with funding, technology, marketing and more.

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

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.

Get complete issues of hundreds of popular magazines, free on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. There's no waiting, checkout limits, or due dates. 

Basic template to create a printable resume.

Language learning program with instruction in 30 languages (level 1 access).

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.

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.

Phonetics: the sounds of English.

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

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

This compilation of local and national youth wellness resources is a starting point for Monroe County teens.

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.
 

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.

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.