1950 Census  
access anywhereReleased 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.

Local & Family History

 
Access World News  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardMore 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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Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
Alexander Memorial Veterans List
access anywhereList 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. This is an Excel file.  

Local & Family History

 
America's Historical Newspapers  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardMore 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.

Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
America's News Magazines  
accessible in the library or with a library cardForty-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.

Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
Ancestry Library Edition  
library access onlyGenealogical 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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Local & Family History

 
At War and At Home  
access anywhereUse this digital collection to find out about Monroe County in the Civil War era (1855 - 1875).
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Local & Family History

 
AtoZ Food America  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardContains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines. AtoZ Food America also covers food culture for the above regions, states, and ethnic cuisines.
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DIY, eLearning

 
AtoZ World Food  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardContains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages. AtoZ World Food also covers food culture for those countries in national and regional cuisine, daily meals, dining etiquette, special occasion foods, and food trivia.
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DIY, eLearning

 
Best Job Interview  
access anywhereComprehensive 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.

Job Search Resources

 
Biography Reference Source  
accessible in Indiana 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).

Research

 
Black Life in America  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardThe experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
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Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
Bloom Magazine Index
access anywhereLocate articles in Bloom Magazine. Compiled by Indiana Room staff and volunteers in partnership with Bloom.

Community Resources, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Bloomington Visitors Center  
access anywhereFind out about things to do, places to stay and eat and more in Bloomington and the surrounding area.

Community Resources

 
Brainfuse HelpNow  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardBrainfuse 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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eLearning

 
Brainfuse JobNow  
accessible at the Library or with a library cardBrainfuse 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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Job Search Resources

 
Candid: Foundation Directory Online  
library access onlyFoundation Directory Online is a database of grants and grant makers aimed at funding nonprofit organizations. Individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships can also access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders. If you are new to this database, it's recommended that you watch this Introduction to Foundation Directory Online prior to using the database in order to get the most out of your searches.
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Grants & Nonprofits

 
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database  
accessible at the Library or with a library cardExtensive 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.

Books & Literature, Reading Recommendations

 
Civic Engagement
access anywhereLocal information on voting, the Census, government agencies and representatives, social issues, community groups, and resource lists, curated and updated by Library staff.

Community Resources

 
cloudLibrary: see other eBook & eAudiobook options
The Library stopped supporting use of Cloud Library at the end of July 2024 in order to better support the increasing use of other eBook and eAudiobook platforms that MCPL provides. We hope you will find titles of interest in one of our other digital media platforms. See all our eBook and eAudiobook services.

Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks

 
CNN 10  
access anywhere10-minute digital news show that explains current global news and events.

 
Comics Plus Full Collection  
accessible with library cardEnjoy 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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Books & Literature, eBooks

 
Comics Plus Kids Collection  
accessible with library cardEnjoy 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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Books & Literature, eBooks

 
Community Organizations
access anywhereThe Library's database of nonprofit organizations in Monroe County.

Community Resources, Grants & Nonprofits

 
Consumer Health Complete  
access in IndianaA 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.

Health & Science

 
ConsumerReports.org  
accessible at the Library or with a library cardOne of the most trusted and long-standing sources for information on consumer products and services.
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DIY, Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana  
access anywhereDigital historical and biographical 1884 book. Published by Charles Blanchard.

Local & Family History

 
Credo Reference  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardCredo 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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Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
CultureGrams®  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardUnderstand and appreciate the world's countries and people through photos, videos, interviews, statistics, recipes, and more.
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Languages, Research

 
Digital Skills Library  
access anywhereFree learning resources to help adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.

 
DMV Written Test  
access anywherePractice test for new drivers in Indiana.

 
Driver's License Practice Test  
access anywherePractice test for new drivers from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

 
eBook High School Collection  
accessible in IndianaCurrently 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.

eBooks

 
eBook K–8 Collection  
accessible in IndianaCurrently 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.

eBooks

 
eBook Public Library Collection  
accessible in IndianaCurrently 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.

eBooks

 
EBSCO eBook Collection  
accessible in IndianaA collection of over 6,000 multi-disciplinary books. Topics include college and career development, health and medicine and business and economics.

eBooks

 
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardWorld Book Encyclopedia's excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features, in Spanish.
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Languages, Research

 
ESL Lab  
access anywhereEnglish practice, audio read alongs, and vocabulary.

 
ESL Literacy Readers  
access anywhereSeven levels of theme-based stories about daily life activities. Digital and audiobook versions are available, as well as an instructor's guide

 
Exploring Race in Society  
accessible in IndianaProvides background information on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness. It also includes a collection of points of view essays offering solutions to issues related to race.

Research

 
FamilySearch  
library access onlyOne of the world’s largest family research databases.  Create a free account and login.

Local & Family History

 
Free English Lessons for Pashto Speakers  
access anywhereFree language lessons for Pashto (Pashtu) speakers learning English. Primarily for Pashto speakers who have moved to the United States or other English-speaking countries.

eLearning, Languages

 
Free Rice  
access anywherePractice English vocabulary, grammar, or math—and help the World Food Programme end hunger at the same time.

 
Freegal  
accessible with library cardFreegal 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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Music

 
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia  
accessible in IndianaIncludes over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

Research

 
Gale LegalForms  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardGale LegalForms include business, personal, litigation, and federal forms. Indiana legal forms are available for everything from divorce, wills and estates, bankruptcy, name change, and more. See Gale LegalForms search help for assistance.

Legal

 
GIS—IndianaMAP  
access anywhereIndianaMAP is the largest publicly available collection of Indiana geographic information system (GIS) map data.

Community Resources

 
GIS—Monroe County Map  
access anywhereGraphical Information System map of all of Monroe County.  You must create a free account to use this service.

Community Resources

 
GreenFILE  
accessible in IndianaWell-researched and accessible information from scholarly, government, and general interest publications. Topics from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.

Magazines & Newspapers

 
GuideStar  
library access onlyGuideStar is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information. Community members can easily find local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer.

Business & Investment, Community Resources, Grants & Nonprofits

 
Heading Home Guide: Housing Resources for South Central Indiana  
access anywhereA guide to housing resources in Monroe, Morgan, Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Martin counties.

Community Resources

 
Health Reference Center  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardHealth 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 & Science

 
Helping Bloomington Monroe  
access anywhereSearch for local free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

Community Resources, Grants & Nonprofits, Health & Science, Legal

 
Herald-Times Full Text Archive, 1988–present  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardComplimentary 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  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardAccess 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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HeritageHub  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardExplore 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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Local & Family History

 
HeritageQuest Online  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardMore 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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Local & Family History

 
HiSET  
access anywhere Test information and study resources for Indiana's High School Equivalency, formerly the General Educational Development test (GED).

 
Hispanic Life in America  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardThe experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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Magazines & Newspapers, Research

 
Historic Treasures of Bloomington  
access anywhereDigitized 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.

Local & Family History

 
History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties  
access anywhereDigitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.

Local & Family History

 
Hoopla  
accessible with library cardBorrow and stream thousands of eAudiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, movies, music, and TV shows with your library card! Enjoy up to eight Instant titles per month and up to eight Flex titles on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV. With both Hoopla Flex and Instant borrowing methods, patrons will have a total of 16 borrowing credits per month for increased access to a growing collection of popular titles. 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  
access anywhereMonroe County newspapers 1869–1932. Searchable by keyword. Part of the Indiana State Library's Digital Historic Newspaper Program.
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Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Indeed  
access anywhereSearch for jobs, create and post resumes, and research companies.

Job Search Resources

 
Indiana 211  
access anywhere2-1-1 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.

Community Resources

 
Indiana Bedrock  
access anywherePhotographs, 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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Local & Family History

 
Indiana Career Connect  
access anywhereWork One resource for job search, career exploration, resume builder, and career training.

Job Search Resources

 
Indiana Career Ready  
access anywhereExplore a career path, find high-demand, high-paying jobs, access industry certifications and training.

Job Search Resources

 
Indiana Newspaper Archive  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardIndiana 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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Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Indiana State Library: Genealogy Collection  
access anywhereThe 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.

Local & Family History

 
Indiana Voters  
access anywhereRegister to vote or check your voter registration status.  Find out voting hours, locations, election results and more.

Community Resources

 
INSPIRE  
accessible in IndianaFind 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  
access anywhereA non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks, Movies & TV, Music

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

Books & Literature, Community Resources

 
Just for Kids Access Video  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardStreaming 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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eLearning, Movies & TV

 
Kanopy  
accessible with library cardStream 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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eLearning, Movies & TV

 
Khan Academy  
access anywhereEasy-to-follow videos and practice activities on a variety of topics. Especially good for math!

 
LearningExpress Library Complete  
accessible in IndianaOrganized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library Complete 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.

eLearning, Job Search Resources

 
Legal Forms  
access anywhereIndiana 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.

Community Resources, DIY, Legal

 
Legal Information Source  
accessible in IndianaOffers 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.

Legal

 
Lexia Core5  
access anywhereGet 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  
access anywhereGet extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information.

 
Libby from OverDrive  
accessible with library cardThousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, 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  
accessible with library cardLearn 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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Business & Investment, DIY, eLearning, Job Search Resources

 
Mango Languages  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardThe online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills through fun interactive lessons.
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eLearning, Languages

 
MCPL Digital  
access anywhereHigh-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.

Local & Family History

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

Health & Science

 
Microsoft Office Training  
access anywhereShort videos and articles to introduce Microsoft Office programs.

 
Mitchell1 ProDemand  
library access onlyThe 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.

DIY

 
MoCo Maps
access anywhere Includes maps for Bloomington, Monroe County, and Indiana both available in the Indiana Room and online.  
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Community Resources, Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Census 1930
access anywhereExcel file created by Indiana Room staff and volunteers.

Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Community Collections  
access anywhereCity 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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Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Family History Files
access anywherePDF listing of books and genealogy files donated by patrons.

Local & Family History

 
Monroe County History Center  
access anywhereWebsite of the History Center, located in Bloomington. Documents, photos, artifacts, records, and many other items of local significance held at MCHC indexed here.

Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Index
access anywhereA 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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Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Meeting Spaces
access anywhereA list and map of meeting spaces for groups in Monroe County.  Nonprofit groups can also reserve meeting rooms at the Library free of charge.

Community Resources

 
Monroe County Newspapers on Microfilm
access anywhereList 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.

Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Monroe County Obituary Index
access anywhere  Includes obituaries from old and current local newspapers in Monroe County. Compiled by MCPL staff and volunteers.

Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Monroe County School Census 1914
access anywhereList 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. 

Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Timeline
access anywhereThe 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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Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Monroe County Underground Railroad Resources
access anywhereA list of resources for researching the Underground Railroad in Monroe County.
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Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Will Records 1818–1904  
access anywhereTranscribed 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.

Local & Family History

 
Monroe County Yearbook Index
access anywhereSearch 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.

Local & Family History

 
More Free eBooks
access anywhereA guide to other collections of eBooks freely available to read.

eBooks

 
The New York Times  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardComplimentary access to The New York Times online.
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Magazines & Newspapers

 
News for You Online  
access anywhereEasy-to-read weekly news stories including audio and interactive learning exercises. Access with password 240C14. 

 
News in Levels  
access anywhereCurrent events and news articles featuring leveled text, audio, and video materials.

 
Newspapers.com: Indiana Collection  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardNewspapers.com provides access to 214 Indiana newspapers from the 1800s–2000s. Additional pages are added every month.

Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
Niche Academy  
access anywhereTutorials that teach people how to use eLibrary resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools.

eLearning

 
Nonprofit Central
access anywhereNonprofit 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.

Community Resources

 
Nonprofit Resources & Guides
access anywhereThis guide contains a variety of web sources to help nonprofits with funding, technology, marketing and more.

Grants & Nonprofits

 
Northstar Digital Literacy  
access anywhereA basic computer skills assessment leading to continued individual online instruction and practice.
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eLearning, Job Search Resources

 
Novelist Plus  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardGet all-ages fiction and nonfiction recommendations from professionals with this fully-customizable resource.
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Books & Literature, Reading Recommendations

 
PC Building Guide for Beginners
access anywhereA guide to resources on sourcing parts, PC building guides, YouTube tutorials, step-by-step instructions, and information on how to do this all safely.

DIY

 
Reading Skills for Today's Adults  
access anywhereLeveled reading passages with audio; resources for practicing fluency, learning vocabulary, and improving reading comprehension.

 
ReadWorks  
access anywhereFree 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.

 
Reference Solutions  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardReferenceUSA 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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Business & Investment

 
Resume Generator  
access anywhereBasic template to create a printable resume.

Job Search Resources

 
Rosetta Stone  
accessible in IndianaA 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 access includes lessons in fifteen different languages up to level three and nine additional languages up to level five.
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eLearning, Languages

 
Salem Press: Health Resources  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardSalem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, such as the Autism Spectrum Handbook and Resource Guide.

Health & Science

 
Salem Press: Reference Resources  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardSalem Press provides online access to authoritative health resources, research on world history topics, and current statistical data for the state of Indiana.

Research

 
School After High School Resources
access anywhereThis 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.

Community Resources

 
Science Reference Center  
accessible in IndianaA 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.

Health & Science, Research

 
Sense-lang Typing  
access anywhereA variety of typing tutorials and practice activities.

 
The Shelf  
accessible with library cardThe Shelf es un servicio audioviosuales en idioma español, para bibliotecas en América Latina y Estados Unidos, ofrecimiento un catálogo de más de 5000 horas de cine y series, 500 de los títulos de óperas, ballets, y obras de teatro más aclamadas y un apartado infantil con más de 3000 podcasts infantiles, 150 videojuegos, y más de 4000 episodios de animación.
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eLearning, Languages, Movies & TV

 
Small Business Source  
accessible in IndianaFull 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.

Business & Investment, DIY

 
The Smithville News
access anywhereA digital collection of Smithville's history from 1897 - 1915.
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Local & Family History, Magazines & Newspapers

 
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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Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks, Magazines & Newspapers

 
STATS Indiana  
access anywhereIndiana economic and demographic data with one-stop access to critical statistics for states, counties, cities and towns, townships, regions, census tracts and more.

Community Resources

 
TeachingBooks  
accessible in Indiana 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.

Audiobooks, Books & Literature, Reading Recommendations

 
Teen Wellness Resources
access anywhereThis compilation of local and national youth wellness resources is a starting point for Monroe County teens.

Community Resources, Health & Science

 
TumbleBookLibrary  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardeBooks, 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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Audiobooks, Books & Literature, eBooks, Movies & TV

 
Typing.com  
access anywhereTyping lessons and practice for beginning, intermediate, or advanced.

 
United Way's Roadmap to Success  
access anywhereUnited 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.

Community Resources, Job Search Resources

 
USA Learns  
access anywhereVideo based courses with learning activities for beginning and intermediate English and Citizenship study.

eLearning

 
USAHello  
access anywhereResources and information for newcomers about living and working in the United States.

Job Search Resources

 
USCIS Practice Exercises  
access anywhereStudy materials and practice exercises for citizenship preparation.

 
Voices of America  
access anywhereNews articles and English language instruction.

 
The Wall Street Journal  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardAccess to The Wall Street Journal with a free account.
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Magazines & Newspapers

 
We Speak NYC  
access anywhereWatch, learn and practice English with video lessons, a study guide, and comprehension questions.

eLearning

 
Weiss Financial Ratings  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardWeiss 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.

Business & Investment

 
Who Are Your Elected Officials?  
access anywhereFind your elected officials and their contact information based on your street address.

Community Resources

 
World Book eBooks  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardInstant access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBook titles. Read on PC, Mac, tablet, or mobile device.
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Books & Literature, eBooks, Health & Science, Research

 
World Book Online  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardA 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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Research

 
WorldCat  
accessible in the Library or with a library cardMillions 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.

Books & Literature