Online Resources

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in language you can understand.

No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk, simply scan your books with your phone or tablet.

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five national libraries of the United States. It houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences.

Learn more about interesting topics through articles and activities for K-2 students. Additional resources for educators and parents are also available in core subject areas.

Learn more about interesting topics through articles and activities for 3rd-5th grade students. Additional resources for educators and parents are also available in core subject areas.

Promotes and pursues the preservation of La Porte’s historic architecture through education, community service, hands-on restoration, promotion of local historic designation, and financial support of preservation projects. 

Developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading and library activities.

Whether you are at the library or at home, you can access the full world of The New York Times from anywhere with 24-hour access codes!



 

Palace Project allows you to access more of your library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks in one place. Enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

Find popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data.

SBA provides an array of financing, offers free counseling and low-cost training to new entrepreneurs, awards contract dollars, and reviews and testifies on behalf of small businesses.

Find all the candidate information for current elections here. You can also get information on polling places, registration, and discover upcoming debates at vote411.

Search the collections of libraries worldwide to find any book, CD, or movie. If it’s available locally, a link to the catalog makes it easy to check availability. If it’s not available, a librarian can request your item through interlibrary loan.