Digital Resources

Research genealogy, family trees, and family history. Only available inside the library.

Research car repair, with diagrams and step-by-step instructions organized by make and model.

Learn more about Cedar Rapids history by accessing local historical newspapers and telephone books.

Find thousands of ebooks and audiobooks on demand. Borrow up to 10 items per month.

This independent, nonprofit organization provides more than 8,000 trusted reviews along with investigative reporting, championing product safety and fairness for all.

Conduct market research with this online reference and research tool providing up-to-date business and consumer data.

Start your research here, with access to hundreds of journals, magazines, newspapers, reference books, and primary documents.

Fold3® provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Research grants and foundations to find funding for your organization. Only available inside the library.

Sources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards and other financial support to individuals. Use of this service is only available at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Download and stream free music, including popular new releases, soundtracks, and classical recordings.

Free online tutoring, expert help, study supports, and a writing lab for students and learners of all ages.

Dive into genealogy research with census records, historical documents and databases, and more.

Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks. Borrow up to 10 items per month.

Explore career assistance, veteran support tools, and college skills support, including live job coaching, resume help, college entrance exam help, live support navigators for veterans and more.

Watch thousands of documentaries, classic and indie films through this streaming service.

Access thousands of free online training videos and courses, on topics like Photoshop, Excel, financial literacy, writing, and more.

Research stocks, mutual funds, and investments, and access tools like retirement and college cost calculators and investment tutorials.