Genealogy & Local History
Researching your family, county, or state history has never been easier! Our online genealogy and local history databases will open the door to a whole world of history.
Online Databases
Business and Consumer
Looking to improve your small business? Maybe you’re planning your next family vacation. Either way, we’ve got the resources you need to make both exceptional!
Language & geography
Explore the world without leaving home! You can learn new skills or brush up on your old foreign language and geography skills with these databases.
Family Resources
Make learning fun for kids! Check out our kid-focused databases to see how you can make learning and reading interactive for your kids or students.
Teen Resources
Whether you’re researching for fun or trying to complete your latest homework project, PGPTL has resources to help you gain the knowledge you need!
DIY
Have a home improvement project you want to tackle? These databases can help you wrap up the project and keep it looking fantastic.
Can Only be accessed from within Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Genealogy & Local History
Ancestry Library Edition (Accessible Only From Inside the Library)
Access billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalizations, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and African American and Native American Records.
Find My Past (Accessible Only From Inside the Library)
Great collection of genealogical records with a focus on British and Irish records.
Family Search
Operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), this free website offers a variety of genealogical databases, access to unindexed images of genealogical records, the Social Security Death Index, wiki entries describing various types of genealogical research, and access to the Family History Library’s catalog. Free access to the 1940 United States Federal Census.
Fold3
Features premier collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come from the U.S. National archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and others.
Hendricks County Cemeteries
A searchable database of Hendricks County, Indiana cemeteries. Data is gathered from cemetery lists and readings, obituaries, and other records.
Hendricks County Obituaries
A searchable database of Hendricks County, Indiana obituaries gleaned from county newspapers from 1847 to the present.
Hendricks County Photographs
A searchable database of Plainfield, Indiana and Hendricks County, Indiana photographs. Digitized images are added weekly!
Newspapers
Provides access to historical newspapers from across Indiana. Explore newspaper articles and clippings for help with genealogy, history and other research–from Anderson to Ft. Wayne to Indianapolis and more!
Newspaper Archive
(Accessible Only From Inside the Library)
An online database that provides searchable access to 400 hundred years of Indiana historical newspapers dating back to the 17th century. Every part of every page is searchable, including valuable local articles, advertisements, editorials, classified ads, and obituaries.
Indiana Memory
A wealth of digitized resources from Indiana libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions. It is a gateway to Indiana’s history and culture found in digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media.
World Vital Records
Billions of family history, genealogy records, and family trees. Access key collections: U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1940; military records; newspaper articles; unique, exclusive, local and world collections.
Business and Consumer
AtoZ Databases
Reference and marketing database that provides a simple, user-friendly, web-based solution, including details on every business and every household within the U.S. Helpful for: job seekers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, students, marketing researchers, career counselors, and more. This will help entrepreneurs conduct prospecting, help students complete market studies, and help community members get more use out of the database.
Consumer Reports
Provides access to the online version of Consumer reports magazine, as well as additional features. Includes ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services in categories including appliances, cars, electronics and computers, home and garden, health and fitness, babies and kids, food, personal finance, and travel. Includes product test videos, interactive guides, advice forums, consumer news, and more.
Indiana Career Connect
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Indiana. Search jobs, create résumés, find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, search labor market information.
Inspire
Includes full-text magazine and journal articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, full-text historic newspapers, multimedia, library catalogs, and much more. In most cases, INSPIRE provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts of all articles that appear in every periodical with the exception of some newspapers. Only letters to the editor, advertisements, and some images are excluded for copyright reasons. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through the Indiana General Assembly.
Legal Forms
Provides a wide selection of Indiana legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in easy to understand language.
New York Times
New York Times Digital offers unlimited access to the NYTimes.com website, as well as access through apps for various devices. Enjoy exclusive interactive videos and photos, as well as New York Times articles published between 1851 through 1922, and between 1981 through current day.
From within the library go to nytimes.com/register to create an account and enjoy unlimited access:
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From outside of the library, follow the link below, then click on REDEEM and create an account:
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Use your account to log in to the NY Times Website or App from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. To download the NYT app for your phone, tablet or Kindle Fire, go to the appropriate app store.
Apps available:
NuWav Legal Documents
Legal forms made easy! Handle most common legal issues by using this online tool, which lets you create and compose professional-quality documents in three simple steps: search for the document specific to your situation, answer the questions in the web input form, review and print your document. Includes categories such as Business, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant disputes, and Divorce.
PriceIt! Antiques & Collectibles
This simple-to-use online resource delivers 23 million realized prices on treasures nearly 30% of Americans collect, buy and trade every day. With a constantly updated and growing database, more than 10 million images to make identification easier, 125 searchable categories and intuitive search functionality, Price It! Antiques & Collectibles is the ultimate identification, research, and pricing tool for collectors, dealers, appraisers and anyone in between.
Small Business Resource Center
Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and websites. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Value Line
Includes on-line access to Value Line’s leading research publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as our proprietary special situation stocks.
Testing and Education Reference Center
Build a solid foundation for your future by achieving success in high school. Prepare for high school entrance and exit exams, search for private schools, prepare for AP tests or practice for the GED®. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Language & Geography
AtoZ Maps Online
The world’s largest database of royalty-free, downloadable maps for academic and business (non-commercial) use. No other online resource offers so many maps in so many categories. Find hurricane maps, geology, environmental and climate change maps, bathymetric and fishing maps, USGS maps, Holy Land maps, and volcano and earthquake maps!
AtoZ The USA
This database contains state, county and city information for all U.S. states and territories. It lists facts and statistics about arts and culture, climate and weather, demographics, flags and seals, government and politics, history, maps, photos, and more.
AtoZ World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world with this database! It’s a moveable feast in a digital cookbook! Over 6,500 recipes from 174 countries are included. Also features historic timelines, dining etiquette, food glossaries, ingredient articles, food quotes, photos, and more!
Basic ESL
An online English language learning program that provides the tools necessary to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. Includes support in 19 native languages with English audio pronunciation
Global Road Warrior
Information on over 200 countries, including etiquette (greetings & courtesies, ethics, meetings, attire,) society and culture (gift giving, food, media, time & punctuality,) travel tips (money & banking, transportation,) and more.
Mango Languages
Language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, from Spanish and French to Azerbaijani, English, and even Pirate, all while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. With free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking, if you’re looking to learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far, you’ve come to the right place.
Rosetta Stone
Use this award-winning language immersion program to learn the foundations for 30 languages. Core lessons and focused activities for 50+ hours of Level 1 instruction will help you refine your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
TumbleBooks
A collection of animated, talking picture books, suited for elementary school children. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books, adding sound, animation, music, and narration to create stories that come to life for children through engaging animation. The website is easy for children to navigate and allows children to hear stories that are read out loud fluently. There are even options to hear the stories in French or Spanish. Each story comes with puzzles and games geared to ensure reading comprehension.
Apps available:
Teen Resources
AtoZ World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world with this database! It’s a moveable feast in a digital cookbook! Over 6,500 recipes from 174 countries are included. Also features historic timelines, dining etiquette, food glossaries, ingredient articles, food quotes, photos, and more!
BestColleges.com
A website which includes a regularly updated collection of college rankings and information about what schools across the country have to offer in terms of top-rated academics and student lifestyle. Includes information ranging from degree programs to campus amenities.
Brain HQ
BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neurological science and related medicine. There are more than 25 online exercises that work out attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation, and intelligence.
The personalized trainer feature, designed by scientists, continually measures your performance and serves up the exercises that will benefit you the most. Or if you prefer, you can design your own program, choosing exercises and workouts that meet your personal interests, mood, and schedule. Start exercising your brain today!
You will need your library card number and password to create an account. If you do not know your PIN/password, please come into the library to have it reset.
Cypress Resume
Resumes and Cover letters made easy! Cypress Resume lets you complete your resume in minutes and create an excellent impression. Quickly create cover letters and reference sheets too. You can download, edit, publish to the web and save your work.
Driving-tests.org
FREE current Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles driver’s permit practice tests! Make sure you are ready for your driver’s test. (includes CDL & motorcycle tests ).
Indiana Career Connect
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Indiana. Search jobs, create résumés, find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, search labor market information.
Inspire
Includes full-text magazine and journal articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, full-text historic newspapers, multimedia, library catalogs, and much more. In most cases, INSPIRE provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts of all articles that appear in every periodical with the exception of some newspapers. Only letters to the editor, advertisements, and some images are excluded for copyright reasons. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through the Indiana General Assembly.
Jobs for Teens HQ
This website provides teens with jobs listed by city/state, resume writing tips, job fair information, interviewing best practices, work permit info, volunteering opportunities, labor laws, and other information to help them succeed.
Mango Languages
Language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, from Spanish and French to Azerbaijani, English, and even Pirate, all while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. With free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking, if you’re looking to learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far, you’ve come to the right place.
NoveList Plus
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction – for all ages! Also includes Read-alike lists and some book discussion guides, coverage of thousands of fiction series, the option to sort by popularity and/or reading level (Lexile) scores, a curriculum-driven material designed to help integrate NoveList in the classroom, and articles by notable librarians and subject matter experts.
Rosetta Stone
Use this award-winning language immersion program to learn the foundations for 30 languages. Core lessons and focused activities for 50+ hours of Level 1 instruction will help you refine your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Science in Context
An engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science In Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity.Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Testing and Education Reference Center
Build a solid foundation for your future by achieving success in high school. Prepare for high school entrance and exit exams, search for private schools, prepare for AP tests or practice for the GED®. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Family Resources
AtoZ World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world with this database! It’s a moveable feast in a digital cookbook! Over 6,500 recipes from 174 countries are included. Also features historic timelines, dining etiquette, food glossaries, ingredient articles, food quotes, photos, and more!
Biography for Beginners
Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers
Brain HQ
BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neurological science and related medicine. There are more than 25 online exercises that work out attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation, and intelligence.
The personalized trainer feature, designed by scientists, continually measures your performance and serves up the exercises that will benefit you the most. Or if you prefer, you can design your own program, choosing exercises and workouts that meet your personal interests, mood, and schedule. Start exercising your brain today!
You will need your library card number and password to create an account. If you do not know your PIN/password, please come into the library to have it reset.
Inspire
Includes full-text magazine and journal articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, full-text historic newspapers, multimedia, library catalogs, and much more. In most cases, INSPIRE provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts of all articles that appear in every periodical with the exception of some newspapers. Only letters to the editor, advertisements, and some images are excluded for copyright reasons. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through the Indiana General Assembly.
Mango Languages
Language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, from Spanish and French to Azerbaijani, English, and even Pirate, all while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. With free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking, if you’re looking to learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far, you’ve come to the right place.
Miss Humblebee’s Academy
Helps children develop skills required by the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and the Common Core State Standards. Preschool through kindergarten-aged children learn basic concepts and build a strong foundation in letter knowledge and sound. The curriculum gradually becomes more challenging as the child advances. In addition, your child and you will enjoy hours of educational and entertaining reading that spans many literature styles. You’ll find traditional stories such as The Crow and the Pitcher and The Lion and the Mouse, as well as new stories and poems, were written exclusively for Miss Humblebee’s Academy, all richly illustrated.
NoveList Plus
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction – for all ages! Also includes Read-alike lists and some book discussion guides, coverage of thousands of fiction series, the option to sort by popularity and/or reading level (Lexile) scores, a curriculum-driven material designed to help integrate NoveList in the classroom, and articles by notable librarians and subject matter experts.
Rosetta Stone
Use this award-winning language immersion program to learn the foundations for 30 languages. Core lessons and focused activities for 50+ hours of Level 1 instruction will help you refine your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Scholastic GO!
Scholastic GO!® is designed for children, providing credible, accurate, reliable content on almost every core-curricula subject, Scholastic GO!® offers endless resources for research in a multitude of media. Explore nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more with this easy-to-navigate digital resource designed to strengthen content knowledge, vocabulary, and core proficiency skills. Scholastic GO!.
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators. Save hours of prep time with our online treasure trove of ready-to-go lessons and activities for every grade, subject, and skill level. Scholastic Teachables.
Science in Context
An engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science In Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity.Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
TeachingBooks.net
Easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children’s and young adult books. Includes 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. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
TumbleBooks
A collection of animated, talking picture books, suited for elementary school children. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books, adding sound, animation, music, and narration to create stories that come to life for children through engaging animation. The website is easy for children to navigate and allows children to hear stories that are read out loud fluently. There are even options to hear the stories in French or Spanish. Each story comes with puzzles and games geared to ensure reading comprehension.
Apps available:
DIY
AtoZ World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world with this database! It’s a moveable feast in a digital cookbook! Over 6,500 recipes from 174 countries are included. Also features historic timelines, dining etiquette, food glossaries, ingredient articles, food quotes, photos, and more!
Brain HQ
BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neurological science and related medicine. There are more than 25 online exercises that work out attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation, and intelligence.
The personalized trainer feature, designed by scientists, continually measures your performance and serves up the exercises that will benefit you the most. Or if you prefer, you can design your own program, choosing exercises and workouts that meet your personal interests, mood, and schedule. Start exercising your brain today!
You will need your library card number and password to create an account. If you do not know your PIN/password, please come into the library to have it reset.
Chilton Library
Supplies a car repair solution for the “do-it-yourselfer” that is easy to use no matter the skill level. Repair, maintenance and specification tables provide critical data on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward.
Cypress Resume
Resumes and Cover letters made easy! Cypress Resume lets you complete your resume in minutes and create an excellent impression. Quickly create cover letters and reference sheets too. You can download, edit, publish to the web and save your work.
Driving-tests.org
FREE current Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles driver’s permit practice tests! Make sure you are ready for your driver’s test. (includes CDL & motorcycle tests ).
Indiana Career Connect
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in Indiana. Search jobs, create résumés, find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, search labor market information.
Inspire
Includes full-text magazine and journal articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, full-text historic newspapers, multimedia, library catalogs, and much more. In most cases, INSPIRE provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts of all articles that appear in every periodical with the exception of some newspapers. Only letters to the editor, advertisements, and some images are excluded for copyright reasons. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through the Indiana General Assembly.
Jobs for Teens HQ
This website provides teens with jobs listed by city/state, resume writing tips, job fair information, interviewing best practices, work permit info, volunteering opportunities, labor laws, and other information to help them succeed.
Legal Forms
Provides a wide selection of Indiana legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in easy to understand language.
Mango Languages
Language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, from Spanish and French to Azerbaijani, English, and even Pirate, all while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. With free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking, if you’re looking to learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far, you’ve come to the right place.
NuWav Legal Documents
NuWav Legal Documents:
Legal forms made easy! Handle most common legal issues by using this online tool, which lets you create and compose professional-quality documents in three simple steps: search for the document specific to your situation, answer the questions in the web input form, review and print your document. Includes categories such as Business, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant disputes, and Divorce.
NoveList Plus
Reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction – for all ages! Also includes Read-alike lists and some book discussion guides, coverage of thousands of fiction series, the option to sort by popularity and/or reading level (Lexile) scores, a curriculum-driven material designed to help integrate NoveList in the classroom, and articles by notable librarians and subject matter experts.
PriceIt! Antiques & Collectibles
This simple-to-use online resource delivers 23 million realized prices on treasures nearly 30% of Americans collect, buy and trade every day. With a constantly updated and growing database, more than 10 million images to make identification easier, 125 searchable categories and intuitive search functionality, Price It! Antiques & Collectibles is the ultimate identification, research, and pricing tool for collectors, dealers, appraisers and anyone in between.
Rosetta Stone
Use this award-winning language immersion program to learn the foundations for 30 languages. Core lessons and focused activities for 50+ hours of Level 1 instruction will help you refine your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Science in Context
An engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science In Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Small Business Resource Center
Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and websites. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
Testing and Education Reference Center
Build a solid foundation for your future by achieving success in high school. Prepare for high school entrance and exit exams, search for private schools, prepare for AP tests or practice for the GED®. Provided for FREE to Indiana residents through INSPIRE.
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