Online Resources

The library is part of the state-wide BRIDGES library consortium, providing access to e-books and downloadable e-audiobooks from Overdrive. You will need your library card number and PIN to get started.

Freegal gives you access to over 3 million songs, including famous artists from the Sony Music catalog.

Best for beginning your genealogy search of U.S.-based family records: census, city directories, maps, and local/family histories.

Library cardholders who are residents of Grinnell, rural Poweshiek County, Kellogg, Oakland Acres, and Searsboro have free, ad-free access to award-winning movies, documentaries, and TV series for all ages.