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Resources Available From Home

Get access to the Library's online resources with your library card. Don't have one yet? Apply for a card online!

Wisconsin Digital Library

Access to eBooks, audiobooks, and movies through OverDrive or Libby app.

Kanopy

Stream thousands of movies, TV shows, documentaries and kids favorites for free!

New York Times Digital Access

Find out how to access the New York Times online through the library.

Book Lists

Find the right book for you with book lists specially curated by Madison Public Library librarians

Newspapers

Access to numerous newspapers from Wisconsin and around the world.

Online Magazines

Access magazines just as you would on paper using one of our databases. All you need is your library card.

Online Resources for Kids + Families

Virtual storytimes, art projects, maker kits and more for kids and families to access from home.

Racial Equity Resources

Madison Pubic Library has compiled racial equity resources for individuals, educators and families

Online Language Learning

Learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, etc. from one of our language databases.

All Library Databases

We've got resources on everything from genealogy and entrepreneurship to local history and consumer products.

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Career & Test Prep

Take the next step in your learning journey with practice tests for future careers, U.S. Citizenship and more

ComicsPlus

Access comics, graphic novels, and manga 24/7 with no holds and no wait times using your library card

Business Resources Hub

Start a business or take yours to the next level with business plan templates, marketing help, and more

Consumer Reports

Get online access to the well-respected magazine that helps you choose the best products and services