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Answers, opinions and everything else you need
Whether you need biographical information on famous people, science fair project ideas, sample practice tests or even help from live online tutors, we have you covered.
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The resources listed below are just a sampling of all the library offers. Visit our Digital Library page for a full list of available databases.
Don’t forget to change your PIN (opens in a new tab). And finally, if you have any questions or need help along the way, give the librarians at the Reference Desk a call, 574-522-5669, or email us.
Get Answers
(opens in a new tab)Brainfuse (opens in a new tab) HelpNow (opens in a new tab)
Live tutors available all day, everyday. Plus, skills builders, writing lab, and answers in the chat, adult learning, including HiSET test prep
(opens in a new tab)Britannica (opens in a new tab)
The oldest English-language encyclopedia, available with appropriate age levels
(opens in a new tab)INSPIRE (opens in a new tab)
Start your search here for great answers
Read It, Stream It
Libby for Overdrive (opens in a new tab)
books, audiobooks and magazines
(opens in a new tab)Hoopla (opens in a new tab)
books, audiobooks, comics/graphic novels, videos, and music
(opens in a new tab)Kanopy (opens in a new tab)
Free on-demand streaming movies, TV shows, including education, Spanish-language and documentary content. Create a free account to start streaming.
(opens in a new tab)NoveList Plus (opens in a new tab)
Find titles and get suggestions on your next great read
NoveList K-8 (opens in a new tab)– Specialized for younger readers. Plus, teachers, librarians and parents can also find reading lists, Lexile levels and Accelerated Reader level, books by topic, and suggestions for book displays.
(opens in a new tab)TumbleBooks (opens in a new tab)
For early readers up to Grade 6, animated books, read alongs, graphic novels, NatGeo videos, and Spanish-language titles
ABC Mouse
(Inside the library (opens in a new tab) or anywhere (opens in a new tab))
Early learning for ages 3-8 with a focus on phonics, math, music and more.
(opens in a new tab)BookFlix (opens in a new tab)
A Scholastic fiction book paired with a nonfiction book with read-aloud features to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn for Pre-K to third grade.
(opens in a new tab)Comics Plus
Student collection (opens in a new tab)
New and classic comics available on any device. Enter your ecard number and PIN to start reading.
Fix It, Do It
(opens in a new tab)AtoZ World Food
(opens in a new tab)Food culture, etiquette and recipes from around the world
(opens in a new tab)Chilton Library (opens in a new tab)
Parts lists, repair diagrams, and videos for all domestic and import vehicles since 1940
(opens in a new tab)Driving Tests (opens in a new tab)
Work toward your CDL and find other Bureau of Motor Vehicles tests and handbooks
Explore Careers and Build Skills
(opens in a new tab)AtoZ databases (opens in a new tab)
Comprehensive tools for business analysis, marketing, and employment … whether you’re looking to hire or get hired
(opens in a new tab)GCF Learn Free (opens in a new tab)
Tutorials to build 21st Century job skills, such as operating systems, basic office programs and social media
Travel Like a Pro
(opens in a new tab)Transparent Language (opens in a new tab)
Learning resources for over 100 languages, progress tracking and audio and speaking practice to work on pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Haz clic aquí para ver la interfaz en español (opens in a new tab) – Recursos y clases para más de 100 idiomas, seguimiento del progreso y prácticas de audio y habla para trabajar la pronunciación y la comprensión auditiva.
Kidspeak English (opens in a new tab) – Directly aimed at children, this language-learning model is for learning English.
Kidspeak Spanish (opens in a new tab) – Created for children learning Spanish
More Kidspeak languages available, too!
News and History
(opens in a new tab)America’s News (opens in a new tab)
More than 3,000 daily newspapers, featuring news on business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more.
(opens in a new tab)New York Times (opens in a new tab)
(inside the library (opens in a new tab) or anywhere (opens in a new tab))
Access the latest world news and award-winning journalism from one of the best-known newspapers in the country. Simply create a free account to access. If outside the library use the code that’s shown on the link.
(opens in a new tab)PressReader (opens in a new tab)
Same-day issues of publications from around the world, just as they appear in print
(opens in a new tab)Salem Press (opens in a new tab)
(inside the library (opens in a new tab) or anywhere (opens in a new tab))
Reference sources on various topics
Reference It
(opens in a new tab)Gale Virtual (opens in a new tab)Reference (opens in a new tab) Library (opens in a new tab)
Reference and research books on a variety of topics, with the ability to download, email and print excerpts
(opens in a new tab)INSPIRE (opens in a new tab)
Start your search here for great answers