History & Genealogy
Research Tools
- Census.gov
- Ellis Island Passenger Search
- Genealogy: The Complete Resource Guide
- History Reference Center (Badgerlink)Full-text books, magazines, historical documents, biographies, and multimedia. Nearly 57,000 historical documents and 40,000 historical photos and maps. More than 1,990 full-text reference books. Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile).
- Military and Government Colllection (Badgerlink)Nearly 300 full-text journals and magazines. Full-text publications include Defense Studies, Military Technology, Combat Edge, Foreign Affairs, Naval Forces and many more. Also offers indexing and abstracts for hundreds of journals.
- Recollection Wisconsin
Stories from Wisconsin Collections
Ancestry Library Edition
Search billions of records and discover your family’s story. Use this resource in the library with your personal device or public computer.
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site is a service of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association that provides access to several historical and current newspapers.
BadgerLink
Access family history resources such as “Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers”, “HeritageQuest Online,” “Wisconsin Historical Society Family History Records,” and more.
Bloomer Newspapers
Explore the Bloomer Workman and The Bloomer Advance Newspapers: 1881-2004
Heritage Quest Online
Access genealogical research: all U.S. Federal Census records, family and local histories, and access to PERSI PERiodical Source Index.
Newspapers.com
Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s-2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.
A-Z Online Resources
MORE Research Page
MORE Research Page helps you find magazine & newspaper articles, genealogy sources, and more!
Ancestry Library Edition
Search billions of records and discover your family’s story. Use this resource in the library with your personal device or public computer.
Auto Repair Source
Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site is a service of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association that provides access to several historical and current newspapers.
BadgerLink
BadgerLink provides Wisconsin residents with licensed trustworthy content for research.
Bloomer Newspapers
Explore the Bloomer Workman and The Bloomer Advance Newspapers: 1881-2004
Consumer Reports
Testing results for a wide variety of products and comprehensive reviews for a wide variety of products.
Digital Library
A massive catalog of eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines, free with your library card.
Flipster
More eMagazines to choose from, including People, free with your library card.
Heritage Quest Online
Access genealogical research: all U.S. Federal Census records, family and local histories, and access to PERSI PERiodical Source Index.
Libby App
Download the free Libby app to access Wisconsin’s Digital Library on your device.
Learning Express
Practice tests & exercises, career preparation, and more to achieve success at school, at work, or in life.
Newspapers.com
Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s-2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.
NoveList Plus
Not sure what to read next? Find recommendations for books, authors, or series you might like!
Transparent Language
Learn a new language at home or on the go. Over 100 languagues available, free with your library card.
WISCAT
Can’t find it? Search all Wisconsin library holdings with Wiscat, then contact the Library to place a request.