Digital Resources

Search census, birth, marriage, death records and more (only available within the library).  

Explore reference and marketing information. 

Database of grant makers and funding opportunities, to help nonprofits and individuals find potential funders (only available within the library).

Service/repair diagrams and maintenance tables for most automobiles. ASE prep for popular certification exams.

Access unbiased reviews and ratings of products.

Watch art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. 

Magazine titles including: Art/Design; Automotive; Family/Kids; Cooking; Sports; and much more. 

Free music with your ACPL Library card. Download 5 songs per week - to keep forever - from more than 100 genres.

Research literature, history, biographies, science and social studies in depth

Analyze both sides of current social issues

Click here for our complete list of genealogy research tools.

Use GuideStar to look up a nonprofit and access the most complete data available (only available within the library).

Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen.

Explore business, education, health, science and more through numerous resources (free to all Indiana residents).

Access abstracts and citations of past articles of the newspaper (May 2001-).

Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films.

Access a database of digital books in World Languages, created for children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling.

Improve academic skills, prep for the HSE, join the military, get certified, change jobs, become a citizen, and more.

Access news, business, and legal sources.

Search, download, and print tools and activities for teachers and educators to use in and outside of the classroom.

Learn a new language or get ESL help.

Access the digital publication of the New York Times.

Search newspaper articles across 50 states and 47 countries (only available within the library).

Search and browse articles from historical newspapers (only available within the library). 

Find your next book to read, including links to our catalog.

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more for free!

Search full-text national and international newspaper articles.

Patrons may host public viewings of SWANK-licensed films within any ACPL branch.

TumbleBook Library gives you free access to children's books, videos, and games using any web-enabled device.

Access to 4,000 video courses in business, technology, and personal development.

Research and evaluate reliable and unbiased investment information on companies, industries, markets, and economies.

Access the digital publication of the Wall Street Journal.

Unbiased ratings and information on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and banks/credit unions. Includes the Medigap Insurance Tool.

Explore the electronic version of the print encyclopedia.

Read A Loud Books in English and Spanish, Print and Do Activities, videos and easily navigable games.

The optimal beginner's Spanish language reference tool with rich media, and engaging features in Spanish.

Features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.

Tailored for middle schoolers with articles from the print versions of the Encyclopedia plus biographies and research tools.

Hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.

Search and request materials owned by other libraries around the world. (First Search only available within the library)