General Interest

Resources related to digital inclusion curated for Madison and Dane County residents. Includes information about broadband, WiFi, and device access, as well as digital literacy, workforce skills, and older adult computer training.

Britannica Library: All Ages

Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults.

Britannica Library is a comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults. It includes four distinct collections and reading levels in one site: Young Children (PreK-2nd grade), Children (3rd-5th grade), Young Adults (6th-12th grade), and Reference Center (Adults).

Home Improvement Source

Magazines and reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.

Database of magazine articles and reference books on home improvement and repair project topics. Topics include:

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Magazines, recipes, and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.

Database of magazine articles, recipes, and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas. Topics include:

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary.

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary

More than 700,000 definitions with 143,000 etymologies
Also includes Top 10 Lists, Word of the Day, and "Ask the Editor" videos

Gale Peterson's Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests.

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. This resource features helpful tools whether you're a student preparing to enter the workforce for the first time or someone who is searching for new opportunities:

Researching the Story of Your House

Madison Public Library partnered with the City of Madison Planning Department and Madison Trust for Historic Preservation to create a community presentation titled “Researching the Story of Your House.”

photo of house from 1940s Madison Have you ever wondered about the stories your home has to tell? Are you fascinated by the history of historical homes in your neighborhood?