Research

America's News/Newsbank

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the US.

The Carroll News

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Carroll News. Access is available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The Galax Gazette

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Galax Gazette. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The Roanoke Times Collection - 1990 to Current

Explore Roanoke history through local news, events and people with the Roanoke Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The USA Today Collection - 1987 to Current

Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Access is available remotely 24/7 on any device. 

Explora Public Libraries

  • A general information resource that includes articles, essays and primary source documents. Provides topic overviews that provide researchers and students a starting point for high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers. Videos and suggested research topics included, too! Explora searches the following resources, which you can also use individually:
    • MasterFILE Complete – A comprehensive collection of full-text general interest articles from periodicals, newspapers, and books. This authoritative general information database is the best place to start your research project.
    • Read It! – Research while practicing reading skills. Read It! helps students who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need level-appropriate reading material. Read It! is also a great tool for English Language Learners.

Gale in Context: Elementary

Gale In Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through grade 5, with age-appropriate content from magazines, newspapers, and reference materials, covering current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and more.

Genealogy & Local History Research

Explore your roots with our genealogy research resources

Legal Forms

Find downloadable, fillable forms for basic legal transactions, current to Virginia code covering basic legal needs--wills, power of attorney, landlord/tenant, and lots more. Includes a comprehensive section of templates for small businesses including: invoices, leases, sales agreements, contracts, and more.

Magzter Digital Magazines

Magzter offers you unlimited digital magazine access with your library card. If you prefer to take these magazines on the go, download the Magzter Library App for iOS and Android devices.

NoveList Plus

Can’t decide what to read next? Need a recommendation for a child, student, or family member? Use NoveList to discover your next favorite author, series, or title!

Virginia Navigator

A free resource to provide helpful information associated with aging, disabilities, post-military life, and overall well-being.