Resources
Library Provided Resources:
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Ancestry Library:
(Available in-library only.) Genealogy information, including census data, passenger lists, and more.
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Auto Repair Source (BadgerLink):
Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
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Creativebug:
Crafting website that gives you unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes.
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Heritage Quest (BadgerLink):
Genealogy resources including census data, local histories, tax rolls, cemetery lists, etc. Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources for college-level and adult researchers.
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Hoopla:
Hoopla is an easy-to-use digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone – and even your TV! There is never a waiting list; titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded.
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Job Seekers Resources:
A useful resource provided by the South Central Library System. This site gives links for finding job listings, getting ready to apply for jobs, education and training, and much more.
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Kanopy:
With Kanopy, DeForest Area Public Library patrons will have access to more than 30,000 films, for free! This popular on-demand film streaming service is now available for free at the DeForest Area Public Library. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.
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LearningExpress Library (BadgerLink):
Practice tests and tutorial course series for students and adult learners. This database has resources for students from elementary school through college as well as GED preparation, job search & workplace skills, jobs & careers, skill building for adults, U.S. citizenship, and recursos para hispanohablantes! Access the LearningExpress Library's collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials. For kids, teens, and adults.
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Libby App by OverDrive:
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local public library for FREE! Libby is brought to you by OverDrive
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LOTE Online for Kids!:
Kids can now enjoy 1000+ digital books in over 40+ languages, together with English translations, from the comfort of home!
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NoveList (BadgerLink):
Fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more. For teens and adults.
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NoveList K-8 (BadgerLink):
Children's fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more. For children and pre-teens.
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OverDrive Website:
Your link to digital Library materials! OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks and audiobooks. If you are using a mobile device checkout Libby, OverDrive's app.
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Transparent Language:
Transparent Language Online is a language-learning system including over 70 languages.
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More Library Provided Resources
Other Resources from Around the Internet:
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Audio Description Project
The Audio Description Project's website collects and provides information on audio description in all its forms: live theatre, television, movies, DVDs, streaming services, and more. Started in 2002 by AD International, funding and direction for this website has come from the American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project since 2009.
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College Resources:
- Affordable Colleges in Wisconsin (CollegeAffordabilityGuide.org)
- Best Resources for College Students with Disabilities (BestValueSchools.org)
- Budgeting 101 for College Students (BestValueSchools.org)
- Cheapest Out-of-State Tuition Colleges for Every State (BestValueSchools.org)
- Financial Aid Guide for Online Students (AffordableCollegesOnline.org)
- Graduating Debt Free Guide (AffordableCollegesOnline.org)
- Online College Costs (AffordableCollegesOnline.org)
- A Single Parent's Financial Guide to Returning to School (TheSimpleDollar.com)
- Top Military-Friendly Colleges (BestValueSchools.org)
- Wisconsin Online Colleges and Universities:
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Dane CORE Program (Available through the Tenant Resource Center)
The Dane CORE Program is a partnership between the City of Madison, Dane County, and the Tenant Resource Center to provide approximately $15 million in federal funds for emergency rental assistance for those impacted by COVID-19. The program provides rental assistance for those who are behind on rent, reside in Dane County, are at or below 80% of area median income, and have experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19.
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Cyber Safety for Parents/Guardians and Children:
An e-course provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction that covers basic technology safety information. This course is designed for parents of any age child, and depends mostly on the technology level of the users.
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Diverse Families Bookshelf:
Looking for kids and teen books that mirror the diversity in your family? This site is a great resource for anyone looking for books that cover a wide variety of different topics including military families, adoption, homelessness, transgender, gender nonconformity, mental illness, physical disability, addiction, immigrants and refugees, bicultural/multicultural, interracial, and much more. When you find a book you like look for it in LINKcat!
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
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Internet Discount Finder:
Created by the Wisconsin Public Services Commission to help low-income households find discounted internet service.
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STEM:
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
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Wisconsin Electric Rates:
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has authorized revisions to Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s electric rates. Pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code PSC 113.0501(1) the utility is required to provide copies of its rates and rules to area libraries within its service territory.
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Wisconsin Resources:
- Wisconsin Local Histories (UW Digital Collection)
- Wisconsin Goes to War (UW Digital Collection)
- The State of Wisconsin Collection (UW Digital Collection)
- Search the UW Digital Collection