Resources

Explore a comprehensive source of country and cultural information with interactive maps.

ALLDATA offers automotive diagnostic and repair information such as technical bulletins, wiring diagrams, and vehicle specifications. Available at our Portage and Valparaiso locations only.

American Ancestors offers expertise and research on American family history with over 1.4 billion searchable names.

Search over 10 billion genealogical records and discover your family history.

AtoZdatabases is your go-to resource for market research, job hunting, and finding sales leads. It offers a vast database with over 65 million business profiles, 240 million residents, and 7 million job listings. With easy-to-use search tools, résumé templates, and interview tips, it's your one-stop shop for career growth and smart marketing strategies.

Join PCPLS on Beanstack for reading adventures such as the Summer Reading Program and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. This resource requires a library card to use it.

Enjoy classical music, operas, and ballets worldwide on any device, anytime. This resource requires a library card to use it.

Unleash creativity with Craftsy's 140+ hours of video guidance on baking, cake designing, knitting, quilting, sewing, and more. This resource requires a library card to use it.

Study with practice tests for the learner’s permit test, driver’s license test and the senior citizens’ refresher test.

Fold3 offers easy access to US military records, featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of past service members. This resource requires a library card to use it.

Create strong prospect lists from 242,000+ grantmakers, identify supportive funders, connect with key decision-makers via LinkedIn, and discover collaboration opportunities with other nonprofits. Available at our Valparaiso location only.

Download legal forms for a variety of issues and needs! Login using the PCPLS access code: porter

Connect with 2 million+ nonprofits to donate, work, or volunteer with. Find local organizations like food banks or shelters to help those in need. Available at our Valparaiso location only.

Explore 250+ expert-led courses on various subjects like science, math, philosophy, history, literature, arts, music, travel, business, and personal development. This resource requires a library card to use it.

Search for grantmakers who fund scholarships, fellowships and student aid.

Free live tutoring, test prep, writing assistance, and more for all ages.

Search this vital collection of genealogical and historical sources dating back to the 1700s. This resource requires a library card to use it.