Online Resources
Marshalltown Public Library has subscribed to these great databases for you to use in the library or at home! Due to contractual restrictions, these resources are limited to Marshalltown Public Library card holders. Call or visit the library for help logging in.
Ancestry.com
Census records, Social Security Index, and birth, marriage, death records.
Fold3
Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
Heritage Quest
Heritage Quest provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries. Some Census records, family histories, and more. Can be used at home or at the library.
Learning Express
Test preparation and practice exams for GED, ACT, AP tests. Also, career information, computer skills instruction, and more!
Mometrix eLibrary
Provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers; create an account to access and save progress.
People’s Law Library of Iowa
Easy-to-understand information on Iowa’s laws and more.
Bridges
Download eBooks and audiobooks for free.
Great Courses
Unlimited access to the world’s most engaging professors enabling patrons to delve into an immersive learning experience, covering a wide variety of subjects.
IndieFlix
IndieFlix is a streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
MakeMake
MakeMake Spanish and Bilingual (English/Spanish) eBooks for kids and teens, includes offline reading.
NoveList Plus
Book suggestions and information for readers of all ages. Recommendations for fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks!
Transparent Language Online
Choose from over 100 languages to learn or 25 different English as a Second Language courses. Register online with a user name and password.
TumbleBook Library
TumbleBook Library is a collection of e-books for children, including animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories.
We also suggest the following free and reliable sites for health information:
Health Info Iowa, WebMD, and MedlinePlus