Online Resources & Databases

Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; and ship passenger lists. (In Library Use Only)

Do you like genealogy and history? Use Heritage Quest to find ancestors and relatives in the complete set of US Federal Census Records 1790-1930. Also, find information on people and places described in over 25,000 family and local histories.

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner.

LearningExpress Library gives you access to to web-based practice tests, tutorials, ebooks, and more that help with career preparation, college admissions, and personal education.You can access all 8 of their learning centers. This is provided by Badgerlink.

PBS Wisconsin Education offers innovative, cost-free multimedia resources including videos, student interactives, eBooks, sound files, and a new Wisconsin historical inquiry adventure game. Educational videos, images, sound files, and animations spanning all curricular areas. Provided by PBS Wisconsin.

A set of free English lessons for Pashto speakers. Each lesson is one mp3 sound file. You can listen online, or download the file to your device and listen later anytime. Also, there is a PDF with the words written in English and phonetic Pashto.

Are you looking for a special news article? Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers offers the full-text of daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s. This is provided by Badgerlink.

MasterFILE offers more than 2,300 full-text magazines and journals, more than 870 full-text reference books, more than 73,000 full-text primary source documents, more than 1.6 million photos, maps and flags, more than 70,000 videos from the Associated Press (AP). Provided by Badgerlink.

NoveList K-8 is a resource to help elementary and middle school age children find books, readalikes, discussion guides, and more! Provided by Badgerlink.

WISCAT is provided by the Department of Public Instruction. Discover books, music, movies, magazines and more in Wisconsin libraries when you can’t find them in the Monarch Catalog! To request materials in WISCAT, contact the Reference Desk at 262-335-5152 or stop by the library.

Find the information you need regarding the Wisconsin State Tax including forms and instructions. The library provides hard copies of many commonly-requested state tax forms and instructions. Tax forms from previous years, or those not provided by the library, can be copied or printed for a fee of $0.25 per page.

Find everything you need in regards to the federal tax at the Internal Revenue Service website. The library provides hard copies of many commonly-requested federal tax forms and instructions. Tax forms from previous years, or those not provided by the library, can be copied or printed for a fee of $0.25 per page.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

Alzheimer’s Association offers information on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia symptoms, diagnosis, stages, treatment, care and support resources.

Lending Tree is a leading online loan marketplace with one of the largest networks of lenders in the nation.

Justice in Aging is a national organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and more.

Senior.com is a site that offers products that are of use to seniors.

Social Security Administration is the official website of the Social Security Administration.