Online and In-Library Databases

Click here to browse and search the library's databases accessible from a computer anywhere. Find articles and information on any topic from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and directories.

Databases Available Only in the Library

AncestryLibrary
Available for genealogy research in the Headquarters library and at all branches.

Consumer Reports
Please see a librarian to log in. Available at Headquarters and all branches.

FirstSearch
Specialized databases for in-depth research. Please see a librarian to log in. Available at Headquarters and all branches.

Foundations Directory Online Professional
Available at Headquarters.

Grants Connection [Directory of Virginia Foundations]
Available for use in the Headquarters library and at Porter and Salem Church branches. Please ask a librarian for assistance.

Grants to Individuals Online
Available at Headquarters.

WestLaw
Available for use in the Law Library at Headquarters. Please ask a librarian for assistance.