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. Accessible to all in-library. 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.

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.

OEM repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library. 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. Accessible to all in-library. 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.

Reference Solutions, the #1 source of information on businesses and people for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers and job seekers.

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. 

The United States Government is the largest publisher in the world. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. 

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.

Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints simplifies your search by bringing together thousands of resources to provide authoritative articles, research reports, videos, and statistics.

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.