Web Resources
The African American Literature Book Club, with author information, book reviews, and more.
Another site for used, rare, out-of-print books. Great for checking pricing of collectible books.
All Music has it all. Search by song, album, artist, or try the classical works search.
AARP is an organization for people 50 and over dedicated to addressing their needs and interests.
Information on the ACS’ education programs, professional journals. Good lists of Web resources on cancer.
Includes the AHA’s Heart and Stroke guide, heart attack risk assessment, home health guide.
Full text of some of literature’s most famous works. Arranged alphabetically by author. Also great source of Quotations, Proverbs and more.
Helps donors make giving decisions by promoting high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions.
Searching for an out of print book? Call us at the library first! If we can’t get it though, try Book Finder.
Full text of the Complete Works. Includes links to other Shakespeare resources on the Web.
A public service, non-commercial guide cataloging over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources.
Dallas County, Iowa, Elections Information. Voter registration, precinct and voting location information.
Information on Central Iowa commerce, lifestyles, news and entertainment, as well as the Chamber itself.
DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Search the Ellis Island Foundation website for Ellis Island and Port of New York records.
This index includes a variety of education-related articles. Some resources are available for free online while others must be obtained elsewhere.
Provides links to a variety of primary Internet resources including FAQs for educators, listserv archives, lesson plans, and more.
Fun website that has biographical information on authors as well as existing and forthcoming books.
This website is designed to track the federal dollars obligated to domestic assistance programs.
Apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form
Discover the hottest new young adult books, access exclusive excerpts and giveaways, and connect with your favorite authors online (from Macmillian
Books and author information for today’s readers of Mystery, Thrillers, Romance, Suspense, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Funbrain, created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, offers hundreds of free interactive games, books, videos, and printables that help kids devel
An excellent site with an information directory organized by category, a garden business homepage center, and a calendar of events.
Free email service which links you to other Google services like Google Drive and Google Plus.
A large self-health resource on wellness, alternative health, and integrative medicine.
The committee that monitors legislation on education, child labor, school food programs, workers’ compensation, vocational rehabilitation, labor wa
A project from the University of Illinois, to preserve newspapers through microfilm. Browse the catalog or explore holdings by county.
One simple job search shows many open positions within a particular area. You can also create a profile or track salaries of specific careers.
Federal tax site – get forms, instructions, publications and more. Includes forms from previous years and filing information.
441 works of classical literature by 59 different authors, including user-driven commentary and “reader’s choice” Web sites.
Searchable listing of movies and TV shows. Great source for finding everything ever done by an actor or director.
Use this search engine to find or verify physicians and acupuncturists who are licensed to practice in Iowa.
Advocates for and supports Iowans as they explore, finance, and complete educational opportunities beyond high school.
Iowa state tax information for individuals, businesses, local government, and tax professionals, including: online services, tax forms, and publica
Searchable bibliography of Iowa history and culture: contains books, periodical articles and specialized materials.
Iowa Secretary of State's site includes links to voter registration, precinct and voting location information.
Iowa Secretary of State's voter information page. Find your precinct, voter registration and more.
Free customized business advice in all 99 Iowa counties to businesses with 500 employees or less.
ISU's gardening site. Includes number for the ISU Hortline which answers all your gardening questions.
Includes a link to their online catalog (searchable). Also lists of reference resources and some full-text resources.
An amazingly useful database of series books - find out the series order of books or all the series written by a particular author.
Find the current value (“blue book price”) of your used car or motorcycle or compare prices on new cars.
Iowa chapter of national nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
Inspire creativity with everyone's favorite toy - Lego! Find all the newest games, videos and characters from Lego.
Includes information on many health topics (cancer, diet and nutrition, women’s health) as well as drug information.
Information for the lay person on diseases, treatments, drugs and more from the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine
Information on the costs of moving, including a Moving Calculator and a Salary Estimator.
Offering science, geography, history, and world culture based games, videos, and educational information for children.
Health information, news (including health warnings), grant and contract information. Also lists of scientific resources on the Web.
The NYPL is both a public library for the city of New York, as well as a group of research libraries.
Information about all of the past Nobel Laureates, organized by prize and year, or searchable.
Polk County Iowa Auditor's office page that includes registration and absentee ballot instructions.
Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) program measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.
Download eBooks to your computer or eReader from this extensive free catalog of titles.
Offering feature articles and activities for children to spark their interest in the outdoors and become more actively involved in the environ
Searchable list of prescription drugs. Includes extensive content and interaction information about each drug.
Protecting investors and maintaining fair markets is the goal of this government organization.
Play educational games, watch videos, and create art with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more of your favorite Sesame Stree
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Take a walk thru the Smithsonian.
A kid-first perspective of sports with news, scores, kids games, photos, and expert analysis of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more.
The State Library of Iowa’s site. Includes the “Ask a Librarian” service for legal, medical, public policy, patent and trademark questions.
The State of Iowa’s main home page. Includes links to Tourism, Education and other Iowa Internet Links.
Helps students find scholarships relevant to their background, field of study, sport, skill, interest, achievement, or other attribute.
Visit the White House online. Includes biographies on U.S. Presidents, plus information on Federal services and the White House itself.
Information on holidays, daylight savings time changes and all time zones across the world.
Time for Kids is to help teachers engage students with the world around them and inspire kids to join the conversation about current
Official Iowa state tourism site includes a calendar of events, fun facts, and travel information.
Statistical data on the conditions of the United States. (Includes the Consumer Price Index.)
Information relating to government initiatives and educational programs, education-related grants (under OERI) and statistics (NCES), and publicati
Links to their online catalog (OASIS), as well as Internet resources and a Virtual Exhibit.
This helpful site from the League of Women Voters assists with finding your polling place, registration information, and learning what’s on your ba
Designed to increase voter awareness, improve voter turnout, get new voters registered and keep current voters up to date.