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CQ Researcher
Home use is available for La Crosse residents

Short, well-researched and balanced articles on hot topics in the news. Great as a homework resource for kids and as a source of quick information for adults.

Fugitive Facts 
A collection of informational tidbits which includes frequently asked questions and hard-to-find facts. 

Opposing Viewpoints
Home use is availabe for La Crosse residents

Home use is available to city of La Crosse residents
Description: Opposing Viewpoints has a wealth of information on current events topics. Students can use it to find pro/con viewpoints, primary sources and statistics for speeches, debates and papers. Adults will find it useful for basic overviews of events in the news.


The La Crosse Public Library offers a number of high-quality, accurate, authoritative sources you can depend on.  These sources are made available both in the library  and at home.  Some of these are paid databases and only available through the library's web site. If you need assistance or want to report a problem please contact the Reference Department at 608-789-7122 or by e-mail refdesk@lacrosse.lib.wi.us.

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