The Library provides a variety of authoritative resources for research and learning. To begin using one of the resources, click on the title. Unless specified as in-library access, resources can be accessed from any location with your library card.
A to Z List of Online Resources
ABC Mouse
Online learning platform for children 2-8 years. Provides access to curriculum-based activities in reading, math, science, and art.
Online Learning, Kids
Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy resource that provides access to the largest collection of historical and genealogical resources. Includes vital records, census records, military records, obituaries, family trees, and much more. In Library Access Only
History, Genealogy, Adults
Book Connections
Book and Reading resource emphasizing Homework Help, Homeschool Support, and Reader’s Advisory for children and teens. It also offers Book Promotion and Programming information. Adults can create a free account and children can access by providing their library and library card information.
Literature, Kids
Consumer Health Complete
Provides comprehensive health and wellness information for the public. Includes medical information and health and wellness magazines.
Health, Adults
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports (CR) is the world’s largest nonprofit product-testing organization and has been helping subscribers find products for 80+ years.
Research, Adults
Digital Literacy
Resources and learning activities to enhance digital citizenship skills.
Online Learning, Teens
EBSCO
Search for information on a wide range of topics with EBSCO databases. Includes access to eBooks, articles, magazines, journals, and much more.
Research, Adults, Kids, Teens
ERIC
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) contains more than 1.6 million records and links to hundreds of thousands of full-text documents. It includes records for a variety of source types, including journal articles, books, conference papers, curriculum guides, policy papers and more.
Research, Adults, Teens
Financial Literacy
Resources and learning activities to build financial literacy skills.
Online Learning, Teens
Heritage Quest
Provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries.
History, Genealogy, Adults
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Provides how-to instructions and creative ideas for a wide range of crafts and hobbies.
Crafts, Adults, Kids, Teens
Learning Express
Provides resources for standardized test prep, resume writing, job searching, and career development.
Online Learning, Jobs, Adults, Teens
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Legal resource for free or low-cost legal information in the region.
Law, Adult
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Health, Adults
Missouri Digital Heritage
Access a rich archive of information about the history of Missouri and local communities. Included are educational resources like classroom curricula accessible through this website.
History, Adults, Teens, Kids
MOLIB2GO
Access the library’s e-book, e-audiobook, and e-magazine collections. To access on a phone or tablet, download the Libby App.
Literature, E-books, Adults, Teens, Kids
NoveList Plus
This resource is a database of book recommendations to assist all users realize a love of reading.
Literature, Adults, Teens
NoveList K-8 Plus
This resource is a database of book recommendations to assist young readers in grades K-8.
Literature, Kids
Teen Health & Wellness
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support.
Health, Teens
Transparent Language
Online language learning resource that provides access to language resources in 120+ languages. Users can access content at home, in the library, and on the go. Resources include unique KidSpeak and ESL content.
Online Learning, Adults, Kids, Teens