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Languages & Learning
Mometrix eLibrary - Over 3,600 free, online exam study guides and interactive flash cards in the fields of business, college admissions and placement, medical technology, construction and industry, cosmetology, medicine, nursing, personal fitness, teaching and many more. ACT, AP, CLEP, Florida State Assessments, TOEFL, NCLEX-RN, FTCE and thousands more.
For additional testing resources please click here.
Genealogy
Ancestry has images from the U.S. census 1790-1940; military records; court, land, and probate records; immigration records and much more. Access to this database available only inside the library.
If you're using your own device connected to the Library's public Wi-Fi, click here. Please note this link does not work from home. If you're using one of the Library's public computers please open the Edge browser and look for a link to Ancestry at the top left of the browser window.
If you have roots in Florida, be sure to check out the State Library & Archives of Florida's "Guide to Genealogical Research," which includes links to records useful for genealogical research.
Business & Finance
Weiss Financial Ratings offers a personalized Medigap report with a detailed list of Medigap providers in your area, including what they offer, the rates they charge, and how they're rated. The report also explains what Medicare does and doesn't cover and includes other information to help you choose the best plan for your needs. Click on "Medigap Plans" to download your customized report.
This service also offers many downloadable, easy-to-understand consumer guides on other types of insurance, financial literacy, buying a home, saving for your child's education or retirement, how to become an investor, and much, much more.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Morningstar is no longer available.
Value Line covers 3,500 stocks across 100 industries, 90% of the market capitalization of all stocks traded in U.S. markets. Create custom reports. Limited to 3 simultaneous users.
Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA) is an online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses (64 million) and U.S. residents (299 million). Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.
To access, please disable any browser or antivirus software privacy features such as incognito mode or "private browsing" so the server can see you're clicking on a link on the St. Lucie County Library website. If you have repeated access problems please try using a different browser.
Encyclopedias, Magazines, etc.
World Book Online includes separate websites for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten to 4th grade, 5th through 8th grade, and 9th grade plus, along with a "Timelines" section for 5th grade plus for historical overviews. Content includes videos, games, stories and activities, along with lesson plans aligned with state standards. Create an account to customize your content. Access from home by clicking here.
In Gale Group you can search the current and archival collections of thousands of magazines, journals and newspapers. Along with Florida newspapers there are specialized collections related to business, health and wellness, military and intelligence, history, cooking, you name it.
News & Current Events
Florida Current & Historical Newspapers
Access current issues of The Fort Myers News Press and The Orlando Sentinel, historical issues of Florida newspapers from Miami, Tampa Bay and others by clicking here.