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Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier

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

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Access NewspaperArchive

Access NewspaperArchive

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.

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Ancestry

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

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Archives

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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.

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Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source

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

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Badgerlink

Badgerlink

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

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Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow

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

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Brainfuse JobNow

Brainfuse JobNow

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.

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Brainfuse VetNow

Brainfuse VetNow

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.

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Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

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

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Community Organization Directory

Community Organization Directory

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

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

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.

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ConsumerReports.com

ConsumerReports.com

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.

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Creativebug

Creativebug

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.

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Digital Public Library of America

Digital Public Library of America

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

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Fast Facts

Fast Facts

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.

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Federal Government Information

Federal Government Information

We are a member of the Federal Depository Library Program

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Foundation Directory by Candid

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Foundation Directory helps nonprofits find funding faster.
• Build robust prospect lists from 242,000+ grantmakers
• Know which funders are more likely to provide support

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