Online Resources

Peer-reviewed articles from journals and magazines on a variety of academic topics. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.

Explore more than 400 years of historical newspapers. Find family history, local events and world news. Home use is paid for and available to city of La Crosse residents.

Access Video on Demand is a video resource for patrons and learners of all ages, cord cutters, DIYers, and more. Home use is paid for and available to city of La Crosse residents.

Find your ancestors in census and other historical records. Available only in the library.

The La Crosse Public Library Archives is full of resources for anyone interested in the history of the La Crosse area, as well as anyone researching their ancestors. Archives staff are available to assist with any questions you may have.

Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.

BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s online library which provides access to licensed content such as magazines, newspapers, scholarly articles, videos, images, and music.

HelpNow provides individualized learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and patrons communicate via live chat in our online classroom. Includes: Resume Lab, Career Resources, and Adult Learning Center.

VetNow Navigators are veterans trained to help their peers connect with valuable benefits and resources. Get help navigating the VA benefits system as well as academic tutoring and employment transition assistance from live online navigators.

 Search leading business and commerce publications like the Harvard Business Review and Investors Business Daily. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.

Search for La Crosse-area social, professional, and philanthropic organizations, including meeting times and contact information. 

Find reference books, articles, books and pamphlets on diseases and conditions or look up dosages and interactions for drugs and herbs. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.

This is an enhanced version of Consumer Reports, with full articles, buying guide content, and pricing information. Home use is paid for and available to city of La Crosse residents.

Keep your mind active and your hands engaged with Creativebug craft classes and workshops. Available from home to anyone in the Winding Rivers Library System with a library card.

The Digital Public Library of America empowers people to learn, grow, and contribute to a diverse and better-functioning society by maximizing access to our shared history, culture, and knowledge. Discover 46,709,301 images, texts, videos, and sou

Fast Facts is a database created by the La Crosse Public Library containing a wide variety of information, referrals, and trivia. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by the library.

We are a member of the Federal Depository Library Program