Databases

A simultaneous-use collection of over 100 encyclopedia ebooks in a wide variety of subjects like bugs, crafting, superheroes, and more! (Recommended Grades PreK-9) 

Searchable, full-text access to the Des Moines Register from 1871 – recent. (Please Note: New Des Moines Register Editions can take about a week to be added.)

Remote Access: A valid Urbandale Public Library card is required.

Funded in part by a generous donation from the Urbandale Public Library Foundation.

This database provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers, including flashcards, practice tests, and guides, covering subjects from foundational education to specialized trades and advanced academic fields. Create an account to access and save progress.

Niche Academy is an online learning platform that includes how-to videos for common library services like Libby, Beanstack, and Mango Languages to name a few. Niche also offers tutorials for various free online resources and platforms like getting started with popular social media, how to take free college level classes with MIT OpenCourseWare, using Google Docs suite, and more.

Explore the world's largest library catalog. Find books, articles, media, and more from libraries near you or around the globe.