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World, continent, country, and state maps. Includes political, physical, population, climate, and more.

State, county & city information with maps, flags, photos & facts for US states & territories.

AtoZ World Food contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.

The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish. Click here for In library use.

Full-text local and regional news articles by the Daily World staff from 1-20-05 to the present.

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., including Seattle Times Collection.

Genealogy information, US Immigration records, SSDI, and Census images. (Ancestry Library Tutorial) Library Use Only

A Completely revised and updated illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.

Accelerated Reader book searches by author, readability level, point value, and topic.

Individual artists and groups active from 1990 to the present.

Un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.

Online encyclopedia for all ages. Choose appropriate age level: Children, Young Adults or Reference Center. 

Britannica Moderna es el portal confiable y actualizado que le brinda una gran variedad de contenidos para desarrollar sus trabajos académicos. Aquí encontrará miles de artículos, imágenes, mapas y otros materiales de consulta para sus investigaciones. Todo en un sitio web ¡fácil de usar!

Business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

Free English language dictionary & thesaurus.

Directory of programs combining real-world skills and classroom learning for young people in Washington. A partnership of business, labor, education, and community leaders creating work-based and academic programs for young people to explore, learn, and earn money or college-level credit.

Interactive career guidance resource with in-depth profiles of careers, colleges and universities.

Learn about careers, prepare for an entrance or occupation exam.  Improve your job search and workplace skills. 

CareerOneStop is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources.

Local and regional news articles from the Centralia Chronicle, 10-31-2002 to the present.

Step-by-step instructions, pictures, and diagrams to help with vehicle maintenance and repair. (Chilton Tutorial)

Weekly newspaper for Washington's Long Beach peninsula, 8/5/2002 to the present.

Learn to code by solving puzzles and creating games.

Test preparation for ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP Exams, TOEFL iBT. Includes tutorials, flash reviews, practice exams and ebooks. 

Consumer Reports magazine website with buying guides, professional reviews, and user ratings.(Consumer Reports Tutorial).

Biographical information on important figures in today's musical arena.

Peoples, lands, customs and lifestyles from around the world. (Tutorial)

DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed tutorials to improve digital literacy. Courses cover basic skills, such as using a mouse & computer, navigating a web site, creating an email address and searching. Other courses include specific topics like applying for jobs online, using Microsoft Word, searching for quality health information and staying safe online. Modules are video-based with narration, 6 to 22 minutes long.

Up-to-date information with historical and cultural background on about 150 ethnic groups.

The largest collection of genealogical and historical records in the world. (From The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, requires the creation of a free account to search and view records).

Find the graves of ancestors and thousands of famous people.

Search WorldCat, the world's largest library catalog. It includes basic and expert search options, language preferences, and the ability to view holdings at other libraries, 

Characteristics of fish and marine life, species diversity, amphibians, & our relationship with aquatic life.

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.

Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.

Direct link to the Business Plans section of Gale Business: Entrepreneurship. Find example plans and other resources to help create your own. 

Searchable ebook directories: "National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations" and the "Encylopedia of Associations"

eBooks on travel, American history, culture, health, nations, states, law, and more. (Tutorial)

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Information about medicine, medications, wellness, and alternative therapies.

Biographies, essays, critical analyses, and magazine and newspaper articles.

Science experiments, biographies, illustrations and more.

Learn about animals, plants, music science, sports, and more.

Washington State legal forms including real estate contracts, wills, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant & many others. (Gale Legal Forms Tutorial)

Ebook collection featuring topics on diseases, mental health, drug use, and the human body. 

Una colección de revistas y revistas académicas en español y portugués de texto completo sobre América Latina. Busque temas como negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura y más. Full-text articles from Spanish-language magazines and journals.

175 country handbook for the International traveler, with a focus on business travel.

This free resource (no library card required) provides assisted resume writing, customizable templates, multiple download formats, and the ability to manage multiple resumes when you create a free account.  

Grants from governments, commercial organizations, associations, & private foundations.

A Completely revised and updated illustrated encyclopedia of animal life.

Genealogy books and serials, and Federal Census data.

Arts & crafts, collecting, games & electronics, models, needlework, scrapbooking & papercraft.

DIY help for outdoors, electrical projects, remodeling, plumbing, woodworking & decorating.

Stream over 30,000 indie and classic films. Users are allowed 8 plays per month. **Please note, per Kanopy's Terms of Service users must be 18 years old or over OR have the involvement of their parent or legal guardian to use Kanopy. Set up a personalized PIN to keep your kids inside Kanopy Kids.

Test preparation guides and practice tests including the GED, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and AP Exams. Build skills in math, language arts and science for elementary, middle school and high school. Resources for adults to improve math, writing, and grammar. Study to become a U.S. Citizen and find Recursos Para Hispanohablantes, including the GED in Espanol. (LearningExpress Library Tutorial)

Legacy Washington documents extraordinary stories in Washington history. This collaborative venture, spearheaded by Secretary of State Kim Wyman, relies on original sources at the Washington State Library, the Washington State Archives and heritage organizations across the state. The work of Legacy Washington can be found in libraries around the country and museums of Washington.

Full text of consumer legal reference books and legal forms.

Learn software, technology, creative, and business skills. Watch our YouTube Video on logging into LiL. For mobile access, see the apps page. The library ID is trl. See the FAQ for more details. **Please note: If you change your library card number you will lose access to your saved playlists and certificates under your previous library card account.**  

Epics in literature, the literature of war, censorship and information on literary authors.

Detailed exploration of mammals, their skeletal structure, adaptive features, habitats, and relationship with humans.

The MIA learning site is no longer available. Follow the link to free learning materials from Microsoft covering Microsoft Office applications, computer science, data science and IT infrastructure hosted at the Washington State Library. 

Up-to-date investment news and reports for stocks and mutual funds. Easily print one page PDF stock and fund reports. Check out the Articles section for news and Help for monthly user webinars. For direct technical support email libraryservices@morningstar.com. (Morningstar Tutorial)

Access articles from the New York Times (East Coast Late Edition, through ProQuest).  Full-text available June 1, 1980 - present.

Newspapers from across the US, WA (Seattle Times, News Tribune, etc.) and our local area (Chinook Observer, Chronicle, Daily World, Olympian & Vidette). (NewsBank Tutorial)
 

Historical archives of international, national and local newspapers. **As of October 1, 2023, due to a 100%+ price increase ($12,000 to $25,000) by the vendor, the collection will be limited to Washington State newspapers. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

WSL's newspaper collection includes current issues on paper (125+ titles) and historic newspapers on microfilm (over 50,000 reels of newspapers dating from the 1850s to the present). There are more research options through subscription newspaper databases. Some of these online databases, like the historical Olympian archives, are not accessible if you are in a TRL building. To access the online databases at the WSL or from home, you must get an e-card from the WSL (available to any WA resident).

Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges.(Community organizations: click here to set up your own account). 

Service hub at the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) from Northwest Digital Heritage, a partnership betwen Washington State Library, the Oregon Heritage Commission, and the State Library of Oregon.

Northwest Digital Heritage is a collaboration between the Washington State Library, State Library of Oregon, and Oregon Heritage Commission that serves libraries and cultural heritage institutions across the Pacific Northwest region.

Fiction and nonfiction titles specifically for grades K-8 with learning materials for readers and teachers. (Novelist Tutorial)

Readers' advisor covering fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages. Includes book club discussion guides. (Novelist Tutorial)

Search more than 15 years of Washington state history with the The Olympian Collection. Coverage from 2001 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition (8/9/18-current).

Read thousands of digital magazine titles and single topic issues.  Mobile access will be through the Libby app, either downloaded to your device or used in a web browser. (The rbdigital platform was retired on March 31, 2021).

eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines for your computer or mobile device. See the Stream & Download page for more set-up details. (OverDrive Libby App Tutorial)

Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines. Find content from over 120 countries in 60 different languages. Read online or download. Save publications to read later, listen to content out loud, and instantly translate up to 19 different languages. Newspapers include up to 3 months of back coverage. (PressReader Help) (Press Reader Tutorial)

ProCitizen (via the Pronunciator language learning site) will help you prepare for the Civics, Reading, and Writing portions of the Naturalization Test. Through a series of 100 informative videos, plus practice exercises and quizzes, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully pass the Naturalization Test.