Our virtual library is never closed. These services are easy to use on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Ebooks

Check out ebooks with your library card. Simply download the Libby app and you’ll be on your way!

Hoopla

Instantly borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows. You just need a library card and the mobile app makes it even easier.

Local History

Find interesting items from our Local History Room.

Ancestry Library Edition

Research your family history by searching census, military, immigration, and vital records. Only available at the Library.

Newspapers

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S.

South Bend Tribune Collection

Explore South Bend history through local news, events and people with South Bend Tribune Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Inspire

A research tool provided by the Indiana State Library. Includes Rosetta Stone, Consumer Reports, Historic Newspapers, ACT/SAT prep and so much more.

DMV Practice
Tests

Whether you are studying for your first license or your CDL, these practice tests will get you ready to go.