In-Library Use Only. Ancestry Library Edition covers the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas.
Digital Library
Business and residential information - includes 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.
Royalty-free maps you can view, download and print, plus flags of the world and more.
Thousands of U.S. state reports and articles ready to download, royalty-free image collections of flags (antique and modern), vintage postcards, panoramic photos, license plates, and much more.
Travel resources including culture, language, foodways and more, around the world.
AtoZ World Food contains traditional recipes AND covers food culture for 174 countries of the world.
City Facts, Attractions and Excursions, Hospitality and Entertainment, Shopping, Travel Resources and more.
Specialized Adult Learning Center – GED, resume help, live coaching, practice tests and more.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers LIVE tutoring help, skill building, and more for students in K-12 and college, including tutoring done in Spanish and extensive test prep.
A multi-faceted resource, offering Skill Building, Job and Resume Coaching, College Skills and more. Includes special resources for Veterans.
Articles, health reports, consumer health publications and animations for the patient.
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques.
Obtén acceso a expertos de clase mundial que facilitan el aprendizaje de nuevas habilidades.
Access to The Des Moines Register articles and content from 1999 to the present.
Powerful tool for article searches in magazines, newspaper and journals. Search, print, download, cite.
Quizás nuestra herramienta de búsqueda más poderosa para artículos de todo tipo.
Un grupo de bases de datos que cubren publicaciones periódicas (revistas, periódicos) sobre una variedad de temas.
Searchable article and information database for public library users on 1000s of topics.
In-Library Use Only. Foundation Directory Online is a robust, searchable resource for finding foundation grants, grantmakers and non-profit funding possibilities.
Unlimited access to engaging professors covering a wide variety of topics.
Online access to census records, family and local histories, genealogy articles and more.
Detailed “how-to” and ideas for virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information - articles, videos - covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Hoopla Digital offers access to eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Movies, TV and Music – all streaming, all available 24/7 (no holds). For WDM Residents.
Streaming video with unlimited access to thousands of titles.
Part of LearningExpress - build resumes and cover letters, search for jobs and internships, interview prep and more.
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. For WDM Residents.
Self-directed test prep, skill-building, job search preparation, writing improvement and more.
Search authoritative self-help legal books in full-text, find and use popular legal forms for every state, search articles on legal topics.
Searchable and browse-able database of literary criticism, reviews, author biographies and more.
Online investment database with information on more than 30,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds.
A reader’s advisory tool for finding a great book to read! You can search by title, author, genre (mystery, sci-fi, romance) or series.
Using your computer or the Libby app, access 1000s of eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, digital magazines and streaming content, as part of the Iowa-wide Bridges consortium.
The People's Law Library of Iowa includes information on legal topics such as consumer law, family law, and landlord/tenant law, as well as guidance on researching legal issues, a glossary of more than 100 legal terms, and more. A servi
Current events and hot topics – searchable, browseable, citeable.
The world's largest collection of concert films and music documentaries.
Small Business resources, including articles, videos, business plan templates, interviews and more.
Numerous indexes, records and publications from the State Historical Society of Iowa collections are available online. Through their partnerships, and with support from the State Library of Iowa, you can access digitized maps, publications, newspapers, vital records and much more.
Watch beautiful classical music, operas, and ballets from around the world, anywhere, anytime. Delight in masterful performances on your favorite devices.
More than 500 courses in over 30 subject areas, many offering continuing education units (CEUs). For skill building and lifelong learning.
Online access to Value Line’s leading research publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.