History Reference Center
Look up biographies, articles, images and documents on historical topics. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.
Online Resources
Hoopla
Hoopla lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on any of your devices! Available to City of La Crosse residents with library cards in good standing.
Kanopy
Stream movies and shows to your devices with Kanopy and your library card. Collection includes narrative and documentary films, TV series, The Great Courses, as well as kids content!
La Crosse Tribune Newspaper Index
Abstracts of local and regional news stories from the La Crosse Tribune, with indexing of La Crosse stories beginning in 1990.
Libby by Overdrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive. Available to residents of Wisconsin via a consortium of public libraries.
Library Chef
Your go-to platform for fun cooking experiences for adults, kids, and teens! With your library card, you can dive into live cooking classes, exciting recipes, and more.
Literary Reference Center
Critical commentary, biography and reviews of literature. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.
Local History & Genealogy
The La Crosse Public Library Local History & Genealogy Reading Room is full of resources for anyone interested in the history of the La Crosse area, as well as anyone researching their ancestors.
MasterFILE Complete
Primarily magazines and journals, but includes reference books and primary source documents on subjects of general interest. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.
MEDLINE
Access articles and reports from medical journals. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.
MyVote Wisconsin
Access your voter information, register to vote, and much more with Wisconsin Voter Search.
Newspapers.com Library Edition World Collection
An archive of historical newspapers from all over the world. Use it to find news stories, obituaries and period advertising. Available to residents of Wisconsin via BadgerLink.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills.
NoveList Plus
Find your next book here with expert reading recommendations and book lists. NoveList Plus includes audiobook recommendations, nonfiction recommendations, and reviews on 70% more titles than in basic NoveList.
Overdrive
Download e-books and audiobooks to a computer. Available to residents of Wisconsin via a consortium of public libraries. To access the Overdrive collection on a smart device, please download the Libby App.
PBS Wisconsin Education
Free to use, standards-aligned, WI-focused media for grades PreK-12, created with and for educators and learners. Offers practical events and resources to support your teaching practice.
Points of View Reference Source
Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
