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.

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.

 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.

ReferenceUSA is now Reference Solutions, the #1 source of information on businesses and people for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers and job seekers. Reference USA helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive a

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

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

The Winding Rivers Library System libraries offer a wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take online through Gale Courses. As a library card holder in good standing, you have access to these courses at no cost.

From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free.