Online Resources
FamilySearch
Best for worldwide genealogical research, connecting with other researchers, and accessing international documents: civil, church, military, and immigration.
Fantastic Fiction
Search and browse the complete works of over 60,000 fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Library for the Blind & Print Disabled
The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled brings alternative formats to Iowans who are unable to read standard print. It provides access to information, books, and magazines in audio, braille, electronic text, and large print.
Obituary Database
Search scanned obituaries from the newspapers of Grinnell and the surrounding communities in Poweshiek County. Obituaries date from the late 1800s to early 2025.
People's Law Library
Easy-to-understand, basic information about the law.
State Library of Iowa Law Library
Located in the Capitol building in Des Moines, the State law Library provides access services to a highly specialized legal collection. Research assistance is available.