Resources for Adults

Ancestry.com Library Edition

Discover your family’s past with access to 7,000+ databases of records, including censuses, vital records, immigration records, and military and court documents. To access Ancestry Library Edition, you must be in the library and connected to the library’s Wi-Fi.

Online Language Learning

These conversation and film-based resources can help you learn more than 100 languages (including English) from just about any location.

Consumer Reports

Access the full text version of Consumer Reports for ratings, product reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, and user reviews. Click “Search within this publication” to find specific topics.

Online Research

NC Live offers in-depth databases on a comprehensive list of subjects.