eResources

America's News
Stay informed on local and national topics like business, health, education, and more. Access a wide range of credible, vetted U.S. news sources remotely 24/7 on any device.
Ask A Librarian
Ask a Florida librarian questions using chat, text or email.
A to Z Databases
The Premier Job Search, Background Check, Reference and Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents. Library card required.
Driving Tests
Free Florida DMV practice tests for permits, drivers’ licenses and citizens’ refresher tests.
Excellence in Reading
Children read specially chosen Excellence in Reading books, take tests and earn incentives and prizes along the way.
Florida Electronic Library
Search for full-text magazine articles, books, newspapers and more. Library card required.

HeritageHub
Explore your family history with access to U.S. obituaries from 1704 to today. Discover relatives, new info, and original images. Covers all 50 states. Access 24/7.
The New York Times Online
Enjoy free access to the New York Times courtesy of the Lakeland Public Library.
Online Author Talks
Each month we feature bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world across a range of genres. Join the conversation live, with on-demand access available afterward; registration is required.
Rocket Languages
An online language-learning platform that offers interactive courses for learning various languages, focusing on practical conversation skills and cultural insights.
Salem Online
Search ebooks on topics related to: biographies, careers, health, history, literature, politics, science, current topics and more.
Weiss Ratings
Get access to our Weiss Ratings collection from the library or at home.

Ancestry.com
Genealogy research with over 16 billion records. This database can only be used for FREE inside libraries within Polk County
City Directories List (PDF)
City of Winter Haven Directories dating back to 1941.
History of Winter Haven Florida by Josephine Burr (PDF)
Written in 1974, Josephine Burr documented historical places, people, and events in Winter Haven.
History Pin Architecture of Winter Haven
Discover historic buildings still standing in Winter Haven through this photo collection, capturing the city's enduring architectural charm.

Winter Haven History Digital Collection
This collection includes Winter Haven pictures and older newspaper clippings.
Yearbook List (PDF)
List of yearbooks in the library and digitized.
Winter Haven Herald Obituaries (PDF)
This list provides names, death dates, obituary dates, and page numbers for Winter Haven Herald obituaries from 1935 to 1977. Newspapers are available on microfilm in the Library for viewing and printing.
Microfilm List (PDF)
A collection of microfilm holdings available to view on the library's microfilm machine.

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