Resources
Welcome to our Resources! Check out our main list of featured resources here. Select the categories on the left side, too, for links to even more resources.
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- Featured Resources
- Automotive
- Business
- Children's Resources
- Classes, Training, Driving & Test Prep
- Education & Research
- Genealogy
- Government Resources
- Health & Medical
- History
- Law & Legal
- Learning New Languages
- In-Library Resources
- Movies & Streaming
- Newspapers & Magazines
- Reading - eBooks & Audiobooks
- Science
- Tax Resources
- Teens' & Tweens' Resources
- Voting Resources
ABCmouse
Kids can have fun learning with the games and activities offered through ABCmouse! (Available in-library only)
About Lowell
Local links, resources, town government, and other information for the town of Lowell, Indiana.
Ancestry
Research your family tree with Ancestry's genealogy research tools. (Resources on Ancestry.com are available in-library only.)
AudioBookCloud
AudioBookCloud offers access to a collection of streaming audio books through the library.
AWE Learning Station
Kids can have fun learning with with their favorite characters through the games and activities offered through our AWE learning stations! (Available in-library only)
Chilton Library
Authoritative automotive repair, maintenance, and service information covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.
Current News
Access current and past news articles from newspapers, journals, and more through the Newspaper Source Plus database.
Explora for Elementary Schools
Explora for Elementary Schools is a research tool specifically designed for elementary school students.
Explora for Middle Schools
Explora for Middle Schools is a research tool specifically designed for middle school students.
Explora for High Schools
Explora for High Schools is a research tool specifically designed for high school students.
Explora for Public Libraries
Explora for Public Libraries is a research tool specifically designed for library patrons.
Explora for Small Businesses
Search the Small Business Source database through Explora by EBSCOhost.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost.
Heritage Quest
Look up your family tree with the genealogy research tools available though Heritage Quest. (Heritage Quest resources are available both remotely and in-library.)
Hoopla
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows.
Indiana Legacy
Indiana Legacy is offered by the state library as a genealogy resource for various family records.
Indiana Memory
Indiana Memory is dedicated to making primary sources of information related to Indiana available through various formats.
INSPIRE (Homepage)
Information and resources for a vast variety of subject areas: business, college and career prep, education, foreign languages, health, history, science – too much to list – check it out!
Job & Career Accelerator
Resume and interview help, school and scholarship info, job and internship opportunities (and more!) are available through the Job & Career Accelerator from EBSCO!
Kanopy
Kanopy has an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy; we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. There is a section just for kids, too!
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids has more than just kids' shows – it also has a vast collection of read-along storybooks.
Law Depot
Access legal document templates easily through Libby's Law Depot: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Law Depot" and follow the prompts to get access.
Learning Express
Explore college, career, and test preparation resources; basic skills training; citizenship information; and more!
Learn It Live
Learn it Live offers both live and prerecorded classes on health, wellness, and personal development that can be accessed through Libby: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Learn it Live" and follow the prompts to get access.
Legal Forms (Gale Resources)
Create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle. Includes official State of Indiana approved forms.
Literary Index (Gale Literature)
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and more.
Lowell History
Explore the history of the town of Lowell, Indiana – people, places, events, and more.
Mango
Have fun learning a new language! Mango offers over 70 languages, including Spanish, French, Hawaiian, Cherokee, Japanese ... even pirate!
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus refers to itself on its homepage as "an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends."
Method Learning
Use Libby to access SAT and ACT test prep through Method Learning: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Method Learning" and follow the prompts to get access.
Newspapers.com
Access online versions of several Indiana newspapers. NOTE: Link will take you to the INSPIRE website, where you can then access Newspapers.com.
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Reference Solutions, the #1 source of information on businesses and people, is specifically designed for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers, and job seekers.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone has teamed up with EBSCO and your library to offer you free access to learning 30 languages. Check it out -- and have fun!
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
Teen Book Cloud
Teen Book Cloud offers eBooks, videos, learning resources, and more for teens and young adults.
Tumble Book Library
The Tumble Books Library for kids offers books, videos, language learning, puzzles, and games.
Universal Class
UniversalClass offers over 500 classes on both fun and educational topics! Have fun learning new things for free!
Lake County Indiana Board of Elections and Registration
Find links to sample ballots, find out where you're supposed to vote, check your registration status, register to vote, view election results, and more! Lake County has a whole webpage dedicated to election resources, including a link to the voter portal.
Wireless Printing
Easily print from your phone or home computer! Just click the link here, then upload or drag and drop your files to the page. You will have 24 hours to release your print jobs from our printer during open hours.
World Book Early Learning
Geared for emergent and beginning readers, Read A Loud Books, Print and Do Activities, videos and easily navigable games to promote kindergarten readiness.
World Book KIDS!!
World Book Kids features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities designed for children in elementary school.
World Book STUDENT
Tailored for students in middle school, World Book Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia plus 10,000 biographies, learning resources, and research tools.
World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines contains hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.
World Book Online (All Resources)
An all-in-one resource page with all of our library's available offerings from World Book Online.
Chilton Library
Authoritative automotive repair, maintenance, and service information covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.
Explora for Small Businesses
Search the Small Business Source database through Explora by EBSCOhost.
Job & Career Accelerator
Resume and interview help, school and scholarship info, job and internship opportunities (and more!) are available through the Job & Career Accelerator from EBSCO!
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Reference Solutions, the #1 source of information on businesses and people, is specifically designed for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers, and job seekers.
INSPIRE Business
Check out more business and career resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
ABCmouse
Kids can have fun learning with the games and activities offered through ABCmouse! (Available in-library only)
AWE Learning Station
Kids can have fun learning with with their favorite characters through the games and activities offered through our AWE learning stations! (Available in-library only)
Explora for Elementary Schools
Explora for Elementary Schools is a research tool specifically designed for elementary school students.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids has more than just kids' shows – it also has a vast collection of read-along storybooks.
Tumble Book Library
The Tumble Books Library for kids offers books, videos, language learning, puzzles, and games.
World Book Early Learning
Geared for emergent and beginning readers, Read A Loud Books, Print and Do Activities, videos and easily navigable games to promote kindergarten readiness.
World Book KIDS!!
World Book Kids features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities designed for children in elementary school.
Driving - BMV Home Page
Check out the BMV home page for license plate and registration information, driver's license and driver education resources, and more!
Driving - Indiana Driver's Manual
Access the Indiana driver's manual online (multiple languages available). View and download the full manual or individual chapters.
Driving - Driver Ed to Go (DVD Course)
Check out our Driver's Ed DVD Course! Join Jill, Colleen, Peter, Dana, and their instructor as they navigate the city streets and suburbs to learn the rules of the road and safe driving.
Driving - Rules of the Road (DVD Course)
An interactive driver education course aimed at teens. Includes quizzes at the end of each section, road sign tests, practice exams, a virtual driver feature, and graphics that show difficult maneuvers such as parallel parking from up to 6 different angles.
Driving - Indiana Motorcyle Operator's Manual
Access the Indiana motorcycle operator's manual online (PDF should be screen reader accessible).
Driving - Ride Safe Indiana Motorcycle Website
Access Ride Safe Indiana (RSI), the Indiana BMV's motorcycle safety program.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost.
Job & Career Accelerator
Resume and interview help, school and scholarship info, job and internship opportunities (and more!) are available through the Job & Career Accelerator from EBSCO!
Learn It Live
Learn it Live offers both live and prerecorded classes on health, wellness, and personal development that can be accessed through Libby: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Learn it Live" and follow the prompts to get access.
Learning Express
Explore college, career, and test preparation resources; basic skills training; citizenship information; and more!
Method Learning
Use Libby to access SAT and ACT test prep through Method Learning: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Method Learning" and follow the prompts to get access.
Universal Class
UniversalClass offers over 500 classes on both fun and educational topics! Have fun learning new things for free!
ABCmouse
Kids can have fun learning with the games and activities offered through ABCmouse! (Available in-library only)
AWE Learning Station
Kids can have fun learning with with their favorite characters through the games and activities offered through our AWE learning stations! (Available in-library only)
Driving - Driver Ed to Go (DVD Course)
Check out our Driver's Ed DVD Course! Join Jill, Colleen, Peter, Dana, and their instructor as they navigate the city streets and suburbs to learn the rules of the road and safe driving.
Driving - Rules of the Road (DVD Course)
An interactive driver education course aimed at teens. Includes quizzes at the end of each section, road sign tests, practice exams, a virtual driver feature, and graphics that show difficult maneuvers such as parallel parking from up to 6 different angles.
Explora for Elementary Schools
Explora for Elementary Schools is a research tool specifically designed for elementary school students.
Explora for Middle Schools
Explora for Middle Schools is a research tool specifically designed for middle school students.
Explora for High Schools
Explora for High Schools is a research tool specifically designed for high school students.
Explora for Public Libraries
Explora for Public Libraries is a research tool specifically designed for library patrons.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost.
Job & Career Accelerator
Resume and interview help, school and scholarship info, job and internship opportunities (and more!) are available through the Job & Career Accelerator from EBSCO!
Learning Express
Explore college, career, and test preparation resources; basic skills training; citizenship information; and more!
Learn It Live
Learn it Live offers both live and prerecorded classes on health, wellness, and personal development that can be accessed through Libby: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Learn it Live" and follow the prompts to get access.
Method Learning
Use Libby to access SAT and ACT test prep through Method Learning: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Method Learning" and follow the prompts to get access.
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Learning Lab grants users online access to Smithsonian museum resources and experiences.
Universal Class
UniversalClass offers over 500 classes on both fun and educational topics! Have fun learning new things for free!
World Book Early Learning
Geared for emergent and beginning readers, Read A Loud Books, Print and Do Activities, videos and easily navigable games to promote kindergarten readiness.
World Book KIDS!!
World Book Kids features easy-to-read articles, thousands of images and videos as well as a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities designed for children in elementary school.
World Book STUDENT
Tailored for students in middle school, World Book Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia plus 10,000 biographies, learning resources, and research tools.
World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines contains hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.
World Book Online (All Resources)
An all-in-one resource page with all of our library's available offerings from World Book Online.
INSPIRE Education
Check out more education resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
Ancestry
Research your family tree with Ancestry's genealogy research tools. (Resources on Ancestry.com are available in-library only.)
Heritage Quest
Look up your family tree with the genealogy research tools available though Heritage Quest. (Heritage Quest resources are available both remotely and in-library.)
Indiana Legacy
Indiana Legacy is offered by the state library as a genealogy resource for various family records.
About Lowell
Local links, resources, town government, and other information for the town of Lowell, Indiana.
Congress.gov
Information about our U.S. Senators and Representatives, their committees and legislation, and more.
Indiana General Assembly
Information about our Indiana state Senators and Representatives, committees and legislation, and more.
Indiana State Library
Check out the resources available through the Indiana State Library—you can even take a virtual tour!
IN.gov
Access resident, visitor, business, and government information through Indiana's official government website.
Lake County Indiana
Explore Lake County's website for information about its government and departments, information about the community, and more.
USA.gov
Access a wide range of government information and services through the official website for the United States.
Learn It Live
Learn it Live offers both live and prerecorded classes on health, wellness, and personal development that can be accessed through Libby: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Learn it Live" and follow the prompts to get access.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus refers to itself on its homepage as "an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends."
Merck Medical & Veterinary Manuals
Merck Medical & Veterinary Manuals: We believe every person is entitled to accurate and accessible medical information.
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
INSPIRE Health and Medicine
Check out more health and medical resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
Indiana Memory
Indiana Memory is dedicated to making primary sources of information related to Indiana available through various formats.
Lowell History
Explore the history of the town of Lowell, Indiana – people, places, events, and more.
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines contains hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.
INSPIRE History
Check out more history resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
Indiana Legal Help
The Indiana Legal Help website can help connect you with various legal forms, resources, and information. They are not lawyers, but they can help you find one! (Only applicable for civil, not criminal, services.)
Law Depot
Access legal document templates easily through Libby's Law Depot: 1. Log in to Libby. 2. Select the building icon in the bottom menu to get to the home page. 3. Scroll down a little and select "See all Extras" under the "Extras" section (only visible when logged in). 4. Select "Law Depot" and follow the prompts to get access.
Legal Forms (Gale Resources)
Create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle. Includes official State of Indiana approved forms.
Mango
Have fun learning a new language! Mango offers over 70 languages, including Spanish, French, Hawaiian, Cherokee, Japanese ... even pirate!
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone has teamed up with EBSCO and your library to offer you free access to learning 30 languages. Check it out -- and have fun!
INSPIRE Languages
Check out more language resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
ABCmouse
Kids can have fun learning with the games and activities offered through ABCmouse! (Available in-library only)
About Lowell
Local links, resources, town government, and other information for the town of Lowell, Indiana.
AWE Learning Station
Kids can have fun learning with with their favorite characters through the games and activities offered through our AWE learning stations! (Available in-library only)
Lowell History
Explore the history of the town of Lowell, Indiana – people, places, events, and more.
Wireless Printing
Easily print from your phone or home computer! Just click the link here, then upload or drag and drop your files to the page. You will have 24 hours to release your print jobs from our printer during open hours.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows.
Kanopy
Kanopy has an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy; we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. There is a section just for kids, too!
Current News
Access current and past news articles from newspapers, journals, and more through the Newspaper Source Plus database.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows.
Newspapers.com
Access online versions of several Indiana newspapers. NOTE: Link will take you to the INSPIRE website, where you can then access Newspapers.com.
AudioBookCloud
AudioBookCloud offers access to a collection of streaming audio books through the library.
Literary Index (Gale Literature)
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and more.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids has more than just kids' shows – it also has a vast collection of read-along storybooks.
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
Teen Book Cloud
Teen Book Cloud offers eBooks, videos, learning resources, and more for teens and young adults.
Tumble Book Library
The Tumble Books Library for kids offers books, videos, language learning, puzzles, and games.
INSPIRE Literature
Check out more literature resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject."
Salem Press
Salem Press offers online resources pertaining to literature, history, science, health, and careers/business.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Learning Lab grants users online access to Smithsonian museum resources and experiences.
INSPIRE Science
Check out more science resources available on INSPIRE's webpage "Databases By Subject" under the "STEAM" section.
Indiana Tax Forms
Download Individual, Business, Corporate, and other Indiana tax forms, amend a return, check on your refund, and more.
IRS Free File
See if you qualify to do your federal taxes online for free. NOTE: Some software will do both federal and state taxes for free.
Indiana Free File
See if you qualify to file your Indiana taxes online for free. NOTE: If you're filing a federal return, use the IRS Free File link instead -- some software will also do free state returns.
Explora for Middle Schools
Explora for Middle Schools is a research tool specifically designed for middle school students.
Explora for High Schools
Explora for High Schools is a research tool specifically designed for high school students.
Learning Express
Explore college, career, and test preparation resources; basic skills training; citizenship information; and more!
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Learning Lab grants users online access to Smithsonian museum resources and experiences.
Teen Book Cloud
Teen Book Cloud offers eBooks, videos, learning resources, and more for teens and young adults.
World Book STUDENT
Tailored for students in middle school, World Book Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia plus 10,000 biographies, learning resources, and research tools.
World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines contains hundreds of customizable, interactive timelines of important events throughout history.
Indiana Voter Portal
Register to vote, check your voter status, find your polling location, learn who is on the ballot, and much more through the Indiana Voter Portal.
Information about Judges
Learn about the state judges that will be on Indiana's ballot in the coming election. (Local judge information not listed here.)
Lake County Indiana Board of Elections and Registration
Find links to sample ballots, find out where you're supposed to vote, check your registration status, register to vote, view election results, and more! Lake County has a whole webpage dedicated to election resources, including a link to the voter portal.
