Monroe Public Library in Monroe, WI
Located on the Historic Square in Monroe, Wisconsin
925 16th Avenue | Monroe WI 53566 | (608) 328-7010
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Access Our Databases
Your Monroe Public Library card is the key to accessing some great databases:
Research, Reading and Education:
Magazine Articles
(EBSCO Databases)
EBSCO
Language Learning
​(Transparent Language)
Transparent Languages
Test ​Prep ​& Careers
(​Learning Express)
Learning Express
What to Read Next
​(NoveList Plus)
Novelist
Research, Consumer Info and more:
History & Genealogy
​(Newspapers.com)
Newspapers.com
Health ​Information
(​Consumer Health)
Consumer Health Complete
Product ​Research
(Consumer Reports)
Consumer Reports
Auto ​Repair
(Auto Repair Source)
Auto Mate
Genealogy and Family History:
Genealogy (Ancestry)
can be used in library only
Ancestry
Genealogy
​(Heritage Quest)
Heritage Quest
Family History
(Wisc. Historical Society)
Wisconsin Historical Society
History & Genealogy
​(Sanborn Maps)
Sanborn Maps
Many of these resources are provided by BadgerLink, Wisconsin's Online Library. BadgerLink provides many other resources, all free for Wisconsin residents.

Instructor-led Online Courses
(Gale Courses)
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Career and Resume Prep
​(Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep)
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Online Courses for Tech and Business
​(Gale Presents: Udemy)
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Access to these resources was made possible by funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the CARES Act. They will be available through January 29, 2022. 

Online Reference Shelf
Links to ​government resources and other useful websites curated by the Monroe Public Library:
Reference shelf
What to Read Next
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Booklist Blog

Read our blog for booklists and reading suggestions from the team at Monroe Public Library (below in PDF format). 
The 1920s  Take a look back 100 years ago with these books, some of which were popular in their own time, and others which have come to represent an era.
Books in Translation  These fiction and nonfiction books for adults come from all around the world, and reveal the vibrant voices of authors writing in languages other than English.
Gender Identity  Whether exploring for yourself, or learning about someone you love, we have plenty of reading materials about gender. Updated November 2020.
Graphic Memoirs  Fans of comics and memoirs alike can find new favorites in this list of illustrated personal stories.
Guns and Gun Violence  A divisive subject in the United States, but one that is omnipresent in our lives. This list contains many personal experiences of mass shootings, among other topics.
Modern Storytelling  These books from comedians, podcasters, YouTubers, and TED Talkers demonstrate a wide variety of new ways to tell a story.
Mythology & Folklore  These collections, adaptations and retellings of classic tales both modernize them and bring new perspective.
Nature, Landscape, and the Environment  These books explore our natural world from various perspectives, often celebratory.
Race and Racism in the United States   Hoping to learn about the history of this country and the current experiences of others? These titles can foster discussion and understanding. Updated November 2020.
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