Free genealogy resources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. ONLY available from any of our three Library locations.
Free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks in popular fiction, nonfiction, and children's titles.
Free practice tests for the permit test, driver’s license test, motorcycle test, CDL test, and the senior citizens’ refresher test.
Fastcase:
Fastcase provides industry-leading tools to make legal research easier and more intuitive. It provides comprehensive access to the law through an innovative and award winning platform. Available from a designated computer at the Main Library.
Florida Digital Newspaper Library:
The Florida Digital Newspaper Library (FDNL) exists to provide access to the news and history of Florida Newspapers are a state treasure, the historian's and genealogist's best friend, and the community's collective memory. In the world of newspapers, today's news is already history, from the moment the stories are printed. The University of Florida hosts FDNL and a majority of newspapers are from the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History at UF's George A. Smathers Libraries. Additional collection content has been generously contributed by collaborating libraries, historical societies, and other organizations throughout the State of Florida.
Free gateway to electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias and books, and the Ask a Librarian reference service. Algunas bases de datos están disponibles en Español.
Free online access to select archival resources from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida, including photographs, audio & video clips, maps, Confederate Pension Applications, World War I Service Cards, and historical journals and papers.
The State Library, as part of the Division of Library and Information Services serves as the information provider for state agency employees and the Florida Legislature and legislative staff. The State Library has been building our Florida history collection for over 150 years. Many of our items are one of a kind, making this one of the most unique and comprehensive collections about Florida and Floridians in existence.
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Free genealogy resources that combine digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.
Local history resources including digitalized books, searchable yearbooks, photographs and links of significance to Lake City and Columbia County, Florida
Free, comprehensive selection of educational and test preparation resources—including more than 1,000 tutorials, practice exams, and eBooks—for basic skills mastery, academic success, job preparation, and career advancement.
Free, reliable, up-to-date health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, brought to you by the National Institutes of Health.
Merck Manual Consumer Version:
Free, clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, including symptoms and what doctors do to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Merck Manual Veterinary Manual:
Free, authoritative guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal disorders and diseases.
Free, plain-English definitions for legal terms.
Free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks in popular fiction, nonfiction, and children's titles.
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Salem Press Reference Databases:
Free online access to reference books on topics including literature, history, science, health, and careers.
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This project has been funded under the provisions of the State Aid to Libraries Grant program, which is administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.