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Genealogy
Ancestry Library
Ancestry Library Edition, the largest online family history resource available, provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. For use at either of our branches – our computers or through our WiFi.
General Information
Search Consumer Reports
Gale Legal Forms provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language.
Learn to speak 140+ foreign languages including over 20 indigenous languages, American Sign Language, and Citizenship Prep, and also includes ESL/ELL materials for speakers of 34 different languages.
BrainFuse
BrainFuse is a new online resource made available to the public by the Library of Virginia. You can use BrainFuse for homework help, job searching, Veteran services and more! You will be connected to an expert through live chat to help you find the answers you need.
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Funded by the Library Services and Technology Act
Residents of Virginia have access to a variety of digital resources to Virginia residents through their local public library. This is made possible with Library Service and Technology funding granted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Virginia.