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.

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.

Thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks on your computer, eReader, or mobile device. Borrow up to 10 titles for 21 days.

The Library's database of nonprofit organizations in Monroe County.

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.

Basic computer literacy assessment—plus 9 instruction modules.

Practice test for new drivers in Indiana.

Practice test for new drivers from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

Assess and improve your math or English skills for high school equivalency, Accuplacer, SAT or other common placement exams.

Your online guide to series fiction. Reading sequences for each series, with a brief description of each title. Search by character, location, or subject, as well as author and title.

Listen and read to improve listening and reading comprehension.

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.

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.

Digitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.

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.

Monroe County newspapers 1869–1932. Searchable by keyword. Part of the Indiana State Library's Digital Historic Newspaper Program.

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need.

Work One resource for job search, career exploration, resume builder, and career 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!

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.

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.

Search by name for faculty, staff, and students in area yearbooks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A collection of eBooks, read-alongs, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, and audiobooks suitable for students in grades K–6.

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.

Articles, primary sources, tools for educators and students, multimedia, and more.