Websites
The following are third-party websites suggested by library staff for your consideration according to our Materials Selection Procedure. Use these websites at your own risk; they are not controlled or monitored by the library.
U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFacts
QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
Affordable Care Act
View the complete 2010 Affordable Care Act, section by section, on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website. Summaries of the law's most notable changes and the 2012 Supreme Court ruling on the ACA are also available.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
The ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy and access to services that prevent, delay and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults.
All About Birds
This website is a comprehensive resource provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that includes an identification guide.
All Recipes
This general cooking resource provided by Allrecipes Magazine includes recipes, how-to videos, and other resources.
American Physical Society: Physical Review
APS publications serve the international physics community with peer-reviewed research journals, news and commentary about the latest research published in the Physical Review Journals, news about and for members, information about physics and its place in the world, and blogs covering science policy, as well as fun and educational science news. The...
Animal Diversity Web
This University of Michigan resource is an "online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology."
AnyWho
Offers residential and business listings of phone numbers and addresses in its white and yellow pages, plus allows discovery of phone number ownership via its "reverse look-up" feature.
Appleton Post-Crescent
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Appleton, Wisconsin.
Audiofile Magazine
This resource provides reviews and recommendations for audiobooks, including an annual "best audiobooks" list and the Audie Awards.
BankRate
Compare mortgage, refinance, insurance and CD rates. Expert analysis of home loan finance topics and trends. Also includes a variety of financial calculators for determining amortization, compound interest, and more.
Best Value Schools - Engineering Degrees
A great starting place for anyone interested in pursuing a degree in engineering or science, Follow the links to investigate other possibilities, including financial aid options.
BookPage
Book reviews, reading lists, book club resources, book-finding tools, and more. This is the online version of the Book News newspaper, available monthly at the Library.
Boostapal
Job information for teens, including employment laws, interview and application tips and basic business etiquette.
Bring It to the Ballot
Learn how to get a free Wisconsin state ID card to be able to vote. A complete list of the documents that can be used to verify your identity is provided.
CareerBuilder
A popular site for discovering job opportunities. Search by category, pay scale, geographic area, and more.
Center For the Book at the Library of Congress
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress invites people of all ages to discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read.
Centers for Disease Control
The CDC provides credible information about diseases and health issues, including disease definitions and symptoms, public safety and travel bulletins, educational materials, and more.
Central Wisconsin Airport
The Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is a regional non-hub airport located in Mosinee, WI roughly equidistant between Stevens Point and Wausau. The airport is owned by Marathon and Portage Counties and is governed by the Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board. It is currently served by three airlines, Delta, American and United Airlines...
Charity Navigator
This resource provides ratings about various charities.
Choose My Plate
This resource from the USDA includes the current national dietary guidelines and meal planning tools.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Search America's historic newspapers from 1836-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Courts department is responsible for the filing and case management of all Marathon County Court Cases. All garnishments, replevins, evictions, liens, state income tax liens, warrants, civil judgments, writs and mediation are handled through this office. Collection of filing fees, fines, forfeitures, court costs, GAL fees, custody study fees...
Click Youth Media
Click is PBS Wisconsin Education’s youth media initiative. Click provides media production professional development for educators, who take those skills into their classrooms to help students create their own media. Click connects educators for peer-to-peer learning. Click works with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs and Wisconsin...
Climate Wisconsin
Multimedia educational resource featuring stories of climate change by Wisconsin Public Television. Details 10 short videos and two animations. Includes background essays and online interactives. Great for grades 6-12.
Code of Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government produced by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) and the Government Publishing Office.
College Affordabilty & Transparency Center - US Department of Education
This resource allows users to create reports for the highest and lowest tuition charges by institution type.
College Choice - Graphic Design
Site devoted to providing information on top rated college programs in graphic arts.
College Scorecard
A site from the Department of Education that helps students make decisions regarding college.
CollegeBoard
This resource provides information on college planning for students, parents, and educators in English and Spanish.
CollegeNavigator
CollegeNavigator is a searchable database provided by the National Center for Educational Statistics that can help users find the right college based on criteria set by the user.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media rates and reviews movies, TV shows, books and more so parents and educators can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. Common Sense Media is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization.
Connect Safely
"ConnectSafely.org is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. Here you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy."
Conservation, Planning and Zoning (CPZ)
Marathon County's CPZ department has the following services: Conservation Services administers programs to implement the Land and Water Resource Management Plan which includes the Farmland Preservation Program, Managed Intensive Grazing, Lake Districts, Wildlife Damage and Abatement, as well as regulatory activities associated with the Waste Storage...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Tools section of this website provides information on personal finance topics such as loans (home, auto, payday, and student), credit cards, credit reports, and debt collection.
Consumer Guide for Buying and Fixing Cars
This resource provided by the US Government is a consumer guide to purchasing, fixing, and insuring cars and where to direct complaints.
Consumer Issues (usa.gov)
Consumer issues include filing complaints, product recalls, telemarketing and unwanted mail, and scams and frauds, including identity theft.
Consumer.gov - Personal Finance
Resources cover the basics of consumer protection, including money management, credit, loan, debt, scams, and identity theft.
Coronavirus Tax Relief
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus in 2020. This page will be updated as new information is available.
Corporation Counsel
Mission Statement The Office of Corporation Counsel serves the collective safety and welfare of the residents of Marathon County by providing civil legal services including enforcement, counsel, and referrals to county departments and the County Board. General Overview of Official Duties Corporation Counsel serves as the parliamentarian and...
County Clerk
The County Clerk's Office is the chief election official and conducts all federal, state, county, local and school elections. The County Clerk's Office issues Marriage Licenses, Terminations of Domestic Partnership, U.S. Passports, direct seller's permits, timber cutting permits, and distributes the state dog licenses to local municipal treasurers. The...
County Treasurer
The County Treasurer receives deposits and invests all moneys belonging to the County; collects postponed and all delinquent real estate taxes and distributes said taxes to appropriate municipalities and school districts. Handles applications for tax deeds and takes property if taxes remain unpaid. Oversees property description functions of preparing...
Coursera
Offers free college-level courses from major U.S. universities, including a wide range of topics: the humanities, medicine, biology, social sciences, mathematics, business, computer science, and others. Earn certificates of completion for your resume.
Covering Wisconsin
This group's mission is to connect Wisconsin residents with appropriate insurance coverage and other programs that support health, and to promote effective use of these programs. A federally certified and state licensed navigator entity.
Cyndi's List
A free, up-to-date, categorized listing of genealogy-related websites throughout the world wide web.
Dave's Garden
"Dave's Garden" provides a variety of research on plants, including insect identification. Also includes information on planting a wide vareity of plants.
Digital Public Library of America
The DPLA offers a single point of free, open access to millions of items — photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images and more — from libraries, archives and museums around the United States. Users can browse and search the DPLA’s collections by timeline, map, format and topic.
DigitalLearn.org
If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, these online tutorials are for you.
District Attorney
The District Attorney is the head law enforcement officer in Marathon County and is the prosecutor in all cases of crime or county traffic ordinance violations committed in Marathon County. In this capacity, this department works with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, the Wisconsin State Patrol and local police departments to ensure the effective,...
Driving-Tests.org
This is a free driver education program that includes online driver's manuals and practice tests for the car and motorcycle as well as the Commercial Driver's License. It includes a "Read Aloud" toolbar in the footer of every page that will read each page, transfer the audio to MP3 files, and can translate the text into other languages.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Online encyclopedia.
Environment at a Glance
From the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, this website tracks and provides data around climate change, air quality and other environmental factors.
Epicurious
This cooking resource provides recipes, menus, and other resources for a wide range of food and dishes.
Evaluating Internet Resources
This is a tool from Georgetown University Library that helps consumers of online content evaluate online content.
Event Registry
Event Registry is a powerful web search that focuses on events happening today or in the past. Free users have access to 30 days of data, while paid users will have access to more historical data.
Exploring Career Info. | Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, this site is specifically designed to help K-12 students explore career options based on their interests and preferences. (More in-depth data is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics main site at www.bls.gov.)
Family History Records - Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society has partnered with Ancestry to provide free access to selected Wisconsin government records for family history research. For college-level and adult researchers. Includes: Collection of family history-related government records Birth, Death, and Marriage Indexes, State Censuses, and Wills and Probate Records...
FamilySearch
Free family history and genealogy records. Must create an account to access.
Federal Election Commission
Providing information on protecting the integrity of campaign fiance process
Federal School Code Search
This resource provides the Federal School Code you'll need for the FAFSA. It includes information such as tuition, fees, and graduation rates for colleges and allows you to compare up to 10 colleges at a time.
Federal Student Aid - US Department of Education
This is an one-stop resource for information on Federal Student Aid.
Federal Taxes: Free File
Free File is a service that offers free federal tax preparation and e-file options for all taxpayers. If your 2015 adjusted gross income was $62,000 or less, you may use brand-name software to do your taxes for free. If your income was more, you may use Free File Fillable Forms. (Note: The IRS does not endorse the products, services, or privacy or security...
Federal Taxes: Request Forms
Call 1-800-829-367 to request federal tax forms and publications to be sent to you by mail. Visit this webpage for more information.
Federal Taxes: Withholding Estimator
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important following the recent changes to the tax law for 2018 and beyond. The estimator helps you identify your tax withholding to make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck at work.
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Information
This website provides information on filing consumer complaints, reporting identity theft, and registering for the Do Not Call list. It also provides resources regarding money and credit, homes and morgtages, health and fitness, jobs and making money, and privacy, identity theft, and online security.
Film Ratings | Motion Picture Association
Movie ratings provide parents with advance information about the content of movies to help them determine what movies are appropriate for their children at any age. After all, parents are best suited to knowing each of their children’s individual sensitivities and sensibilities to pick movies for them. Ratings are assigned by a board of parents who consider...
Financial Aid - US Department of Education
This resource includes links to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a student aid estimator, and other information financial aid and repaying student loans.
Find a Grave
A massive collection of cemetery and grave information collected by volunteers around the world. Entries often include gravestone inscriptions and photographs, and may also include obituaries, scans of newspaper articles, family information, and more. Search by name or browse by cemetery.
Food
This resource includes recipes, videos and news from the cooking world.
Food and Human Nutrition - USDA
This resource of the National Agriculture Library includes information on dietary guidelines, food safety, meal planning, and more.
Food Network: Recipes & Cooking
A collection of recipes available for use
FoodSafety.gov
This resource includes information on food recalls, food poisoning, and food safety fundamentals such as safe minimum cooking temperatures and food storage.
Free Annual Credit Reports
This is the only source for free credit reports as required by federal law. You can get a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting company (TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the U.S. to determine their eligibility for student financial aid (including the Pell Grant, Federal student loans and Federal Work-Study).
Fuel Economy Guide
This resource provides information on milegae, including comparisons between cars and trip calculators.
GCFLearnFree.org
Over 750 free online lessons for anyone who wants to improve their technology, literacy and math skills.
Genealogy Explained
If you are new to the world of genealogy, this resource can help you learn about different resources and effective research methods that you can use to explore your family history.
Glassdoor
At this site you can find jobs and see company salaries, reviews and interviews -- all posted anonymously by employees.
Google Finance
Get current stock and fund prices, plus look up past performance, company profiles, business and investing news.
Google Translate
Translate single words or entire documents and websites. Dozens of languages are translatable using this simple, easy-to-use online tool.
GovernmentJobs.com
Listings for state and local government jobs throughout the United States.
Great Websites for Kids
A well-organized list of websites recommended for children maintained by children's librarians from the American Library Association.
Green Bay Press-Gazette
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Grow with Google
Grow with Google aims to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers and businesses.
Growing Wisconsin Readers
"Growing Wisconsin Readers was a 2013-2016 statewide initiative rooted in public libraries that supported Wisconsin caregivers of young children with information about early literacy in order to prepare children for learning at school and beyond."
Hathi Trust Digital Library
This digital library provides access to a collection of titles from academic and research institutions worldwide.
HealthCare.gov
Created by the federal government, the Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. Under the new health care law that takes effect 10/1/13, those without health insurance (or interested in different insurance) can use this site to explore their options and register for coverage.
Highway Loss Data Institute
This resource provides safety ratings based on the crashworthiness of vehicles and crash avoidance and mitigation.
Humane Society of Marathon County
The Humane Society of Marathon County provides information regarding lost pets, as well as adoption services, volunteer opportunities and donations.
Indeed.com
A popular site for discovering job opportunities. Search by location, company, or keywords.
International Music Score Library Project
Free online access to hundreds of thousands of music scores and sheet music that are no longer protected by copyright. Most are offered in easy-to-use PDF files. Some are accompanied by synthesized audio of the music in question.
Internet Archive
A non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music, as well as 485 billion archived web pages.
Internet Archive: Audiobooks & Poetry
Free audiobooks and poetry recordings. Listen online or download a variety of titles (mostly classics). Features digital recordings and MP3s from the Naropa Poetics Audio Archive, LibriVox, Project Gutenberg, Maria Lectrix, and Internet Archive users.
Internet Archive: E-books & Texts
Download free books and texts. Contains a wide range of fiction, popular books, children's books, historical texts and academic books.
Internet Discount Finder
The Internet Discount Finder, created by the Wisconsin Public Services Commission, can help low-income households find discounted internet service. Discounts are as deep as 80%.
Internet Movie Database
Information on released and upcoming movies and television series, including ratings, reviews, actors, trivia and more!
Internet Safety
This site provides a compilation of resources, tools, and information to empower all stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, and administrators) to make safe, smart and ethical decisions about technology use. Created by The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Job Center of Wisconsin
A free Wisconsin-centered employment exchange, linking employers with anyone looking for a job. Operated by the Wisc. Dept. of Workforce Development and the Wisc. Job Center system.
Kaiser Foundation: Health Reform
Multimedia, statistics, FAQs and other resources intended to help consumers understand their options and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act, provided by the non-profit / non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation.
Kelley Blue Book
Helps value your car for trade in or selling. Also lists cars for sale.
Keyboard Tutorial
This is a free keyboarding tutorial provided by Sense-lang.
Khan Academy
A non-profit website offering free access to educational videos that cover math, science, biology, chemistry, physics, finance, history, and more. Intended for learners of all ages, including K-12 students and adults. Learners (and parents/educators) may also track lesson progress using this website.
Kids Online
This resource provided by the Federal Trade Commission includes resources for kids on topics including online safety and cyberbulling.
Kids Voting USA: Wisconsin / Marathon County
Kids Voting USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic education program that collaborates with educators, parents, community leaders, civic organization, elected officials, and election boards to create civic skill-building opportunities for students in grades K-12.
KidsReads.com
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.
Kirkus Reviews
Book reviews and recommendations from the most trusted voice in book discovery.
Lendedu
Lendedu provides resources to help students learn about scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
LibriVox
Free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers from around the world!
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Marathon County Development Corporation
(MCDEVCO) Provides business leaders, site selectors, employees and residents with key initiatives and resources that help them establish businesses, identify financing, receive training, capitalize on Marathon County’s resources, and establish business partnerships.
Marathon County Genealogical Society
A group of professional and amateur genealogists who regularly meet to share research strategies, discuss local history, plan research projects, and assist others in their research.
Marathon County Historical Society
The purpose of the Marathon County Historical Society is to collect, preserve and exhibit materials relating to the history of Marathon County. The museum library collects and catalogs printed materials and documents to aid the public in historical and genealogical research. Members of the museum staff initiate and carry out general research projects, site...
Marathon County LIFE Report
The LIFE report provides a wide spectrum of information and data depicting the quality of life in Wausau and Marathon County. Its purpose is to provide a reference for the community to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and identify priority issues. The report, which is published every two years, serves as a tracking vehicle to show how the...
Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry: Reservable Facilities
The Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has nearly 20 reservable sites throughout the county! These sites include the Oak Island Shelter, Pleasant View Shelter, Riverside Lodge, Sylvan Hill Chalet, and others.
Marshfield News-Herald
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Master Gardener Program - UW Extension
Get your gardening questions answered by a trained Master Gardener! The Master Gardener program is an all-volunteer organization sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid UW-Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Mesothelioma and Vetrans
Information for Veterans about mesothelioma and related lung diseases that may be caused by exposure to asbestos, including information on filing a claim with the VA and getting disablity benefits.
Microsoft Office Training Center
Free video courses and tutorials for Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Covers the most recent Office suite as well as previous versions from several years ago.
MIT OpenCourseWare
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.
Monster.com
A popular website for discovering job opportunities.
Mousercise!
Learn how to use a mouse to navigate web pages. A series of exercises for absolute beginners.
Municode: WI
A library of municipal codes and ordinances for most municipalities in Wisconsin and other states. (Note: The contents of this site may not immediately reflect the most current legislation.)
My Money
This personal finance resource provided by the Financial Literacy and Resource Commission includes information for users of all ages.
My Vote Wisconsin
Find information about upcoming elections; local, state and federal elected officials; voting districts and wards; voting information for members of the military and their families; and voting information for U.S. citizens temporarily or permanently living overseas.
NADA Appraisal Guides
New and used car, motorcycle, RV, boat, classic car and manufactured home values, prices, tools and information.
National Archives: Resources for Genealogists
Maintained by the National Archives, provides links to federal documents, databases, and online collections, plus tips and guides, all pertaining to genealogy and family history.
National Archives: Veterans' Service Records
Request military service records online, by mail or by fax. Military personnel records can include DD 214s/Separation Documents, service personnel records found within the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), and medical records. Military personnel records can be used for proving military service or as a valuable tool in genealogical research.
National Association for College Admission Counseling "Learn" Section
Click on "Learn" to find advice for applying to college, including useful checklists and tips for writing admissions essays.
National Emergency Library
The National Emergency Library is a temporary collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers, and libraries are closed. It is a project of the Internet Archive.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling - Tools & Education
Resources include an online financial self-assessment tool, personal financial planning tools, and information on credit counseling.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Resources include a searchable automobile complaint and recall databases as well as information on air bags and child safety seats.
National Indian Health Outreach and Education Initiative
Provides consumer education materials and training tools for community representatives to support American Indians and Alaska Natives in understanding their rights and opportunities associated with health care reform.
National Public Radio: Book Reviews
Timely and interesting book reviews hosted by National Public Radio.
National Weather Service
(NOAA) A wealth of current and historical weather and climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Includes resources for students and educators.
Nationwide Gravesite Locator
Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a government grave marker. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
NOLO's Bankruptcy Center
This resource from the popular publisher of NOLO legal guides for consumers provides layperson-friendly explanations of the basics of bankruptcy.
Northcentral Technical College: Facility Rental
NTC provides low-cost options for workshops, conferences and meetings in a professional setting. NTC meeting rooms include technology to accommodate all delivery methods, moveable furniture and wireless internet.
Nutrition.gov
This resource is a "USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices."
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career information compiled by the U.S. government. Lists and describes hundreds of occupations, average pay, requirements, projections, and more.
OnGuard Online - Federal Trade Commission
This resource provides online security tips and resources for all internet users and includes resources for educators and parents.
Open Library
Over 1 million free-to-keep classic ebooks in multiple formats, plus a free ebook lending library offered in partnership with public libraries world-wide. This site also collects bibliographic information, with the goal of creating "one page for every book ever published."
Oyez Project
A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work. It aims to be a complete source for all audio recorded in the Court since October 1955. The Project also provides information on all justices and a virtual reality tour of portions of the Supreme Court building, including some justices’ chambers.
PBS Parents
This resource on child development and early learning "also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS Kids program."
PBS Wisconsin Education
The PBS Wisconsin Education website contains collections of high-quality digital media for Wisconsin's K-12 students and teachers, including video, sounds and images organized by subject area. Formerly known as WPT Education and Wisconsin Media Lab.
PEN International
PEN International fights for intellectual freedom, fosters communities of writers and defends against censorship.
Peter's Online Typing Course
Provides typing/keyboarding lessons
Pets in the City (Wausau)
Frequently-asked questions, and links to ordinances related to pet ownership in the city of Wausau.
Physicians' Desk Reference
View authoritative, FDA-approved summaries and prescribing information for prescription and over-the-counter drugs (under "Drug Information"), plus up-to-date drug-related alerts and recalls (under "Drug Communications"). These features of the site are free, no login required.
Private Forest Lands Open for Public Recreation
Through the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) programs, some private forest lands are open to the public for recreational purposes. This web mapping tool from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can help you find which lands are now available.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg offers over 50,000 free e-books. Choose among free epub books, free Kindle books, download them or read them online. These are "public domain" books no longer protected by copyright, and are generally older works.
Raise Great Kids
This resource provided by the Marathon County Early Years Coalition "has pulled together great resources – experts, advice, tips and ideas from others about the issues that matter most to you as you and your child move through these early years."
Read On Wisconsin!
Promotes high-quality books for children and teens throughout Wisconsin. Allows parents and educators to discuss relevant titles and teaching strategies. Also, children and teens are encouraged to create and share "book trailer" videos for sharing on this site.
Reading Group Guides
A resource for book discussion groups, including reading guides, discussion questions, plot summaries, and book lists.
Recollection Wisconsin
Recollection Wisconsin is a place to discover and share local history, family history, and the history of Wisconsin. Search thousands of historic photos, postcards, maps, letters, diaries, books, artifacts, oral histories and other digital collections from Wisconsin libraries, archives, museums and historical societies. In addition to viewing old photos and...
Resume Lab
Need help updating your current resume or not sure where to begin? Then Resume Lab can help you. Learn about a variety of different resumes, see examples and get tips on how to tailor your resume to fit a job description.
safercar.gov (NHTSA)
This resource encompasses all topics related to car safety, including safety rating, car seat laws and guidelines, recalls, and complaints.
Silent Professionals: Private Security Jobs
A job site aimed at veterans who may be looking for work in the private security field.
Simply Recipes
This general cooking resource focuses on recipes that work and are worth the effort.
Small Business Innovation Research
The SBIR program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219) with the purpose of strengthening the role of innovative small business concerns in Federally-funded research and development (R&D). Through FY2009, over 112,500 awards have been made totaling more than $26.9 billion.
Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
This website introduces all of the animals that live at the National Zoo and includes resources such as links to the live web cameras.
South Area Business Association
Local business networking and education.
Standard & Poor's
Provides investors with market intelligence in the form of credit ratings, indices, investment research and risk evaluations and solutions.
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Provides links to financial aid programs and applications for schools throughout Wisconsin. HEAB is responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system.
Stevens Point Journal
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
SYNC
SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens ages 13+. Every week during the summer, free audiobooks are available for download (and keep).
TechBoomers
Provides a wide range of online tutorials intended for users age 50 and over, though others may find the site helpful too. It includes tutorials on popular websites, social media, and internet-based applications.
Teen Reads
Lots of information about young adult books, including lists, reviews, author bios, and more.
Teens Health
This resource is source of "honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life" for teens.
Tenant Resource Center
Collects forms, publications, and laws related to landlord and tenant issues. A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting positive relations between rental housing consumers and providers throughout Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Historical Society
This site hosts many digitized collections of historical photos, maps, documents, genealogical data and more, all related to Wisconsin and its history.
The World Factbook - CIA
"The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities." It also includes an assortment of maps and flags of the world.
Tuition Tracker
Tuition Tracker enables prospective students to see what the tuition costs will be and what the average student can expect to spend.
U.S. Census Bureau: Publications
An online archive of publications, briefs and reports from U.S. Census Bureau experts, including the following (among others): American Community Survey Data Briefs (ACSBR) American Community Survey Reports (ACS) Census Briefs Census of Agriculture Census of Population and Housing Consolidated Federal Funds Reports Consumer Income (...
U.S. Newspaper List
Provides links to the websites of most newspapers in the United States. (In most cases, news stories are only freely available online for several weeks to a month.)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. In doing this, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, of the Constitution that the legislative branch "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and...
United Way: 211
Dial 211 or use this website for help finding community services such as financial assistance, counseling, services for youth or elderly, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
UnitedWay: Income Tax Preparation Assistance Information
Details options for how and where to get tax forms, plus how low-income taxpayers may have their taxes prepared for free.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
This resource provides information on product recalls and other issues related to consumer product safety, including safety education centers on a variety of topics. You can report an unsafe product on this website.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory
This forensic laboratory is the only full-service lab in the world dedicated to crimes against wildlife. It includes a section for teachers and students and a feather atlas.
USA Jobs
The official website for job opportunities offered by the federal government of the United States.
USA.gov
The official portal for the U.S. government, featuring military info., federal grant sources, government jobs, tax and social security resources, voting info., national history, resources for families, job opportunities, immigration reports, government statistics, technology, and more!
UW Stevens Point - Wausau: Campus Reservations
The purpose of the facilities at UW-Stevens Point facilities primarily support the educational and strategic goals of the university. As a public institution, UW-Stevens Point also seeks to be accessible to the general public. To the extent that space is available the university welcomes community members, organizations and groups to utilize...
UWSP Small Business Development Center
In partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, offers workshops, online training, counseling, and helpful information for small businesses or those considering starting a small business.
Vital Records Requests
To obtain copies of official records of birth, death, marriage and divorce, contact the appropriate state or territorial government offices on this webpage.
W3Schools
Offers basic to intermediate tutorials in popular website programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP, XML, and more. Covers the basics of creating a website from scratch.
Wausau Area Access Media (WAAM)
WAAM offers a live stream of the "Government & Education" cable channel, as well as on-demand videos of recent content. WAAM broadcasts board meetings of the city council, county board and school board; high school sports games; high school graduations; church services; parades; locally produced programs; programs from federal...
Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association
A non-profit organization established in 1984 to assist in community integration as well as economic and social advancement of Southeast Asian refugees (primarily Hmong) in the Wausau-Marathon County area.
Wausau Daily Herald
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Wausau, Wisconsin, and surrounding communities.
Wausau Municipal Code
The Wausau Municipal Code is provided as a convenience to citizens and the legal community. The ordinances reproduced on this website are derived from the updated computer files used to produce the official Wausau Municipal Code. Changes to the code are enacted on a continuous basis by the Wausau Common Council and will be posted to this...
Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
The purpose of the Wausau Region Chamber is to strengthen our member businesses and enhance the community by building business success. A source for business connections, opportunities, and solutions.
Wausau SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Wausau West Side Business Association
Local business networking and education.
WebMD
Providing credible health information, a supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
Whitepages
The Whitepages allow users to search for phone numbers, reverse phone search and addresses.
WI DMV Commercial Driver Practice Test App
Download the app to practice for teh WI Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Driver Practice Test.
Wisc-Online
A digital library of Web-based learning resources called "learning objects." The digital library of objects has been developed primarily by faculty from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS).
Wisc-Online: Basic Computer Skills
This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) created by the Wisconsin Technical College System that provides instructional videos for basic computer skills.
WisConomy
Collects statistical information about job growth, wages, and industries in the state of Wisconsin. Also offers job-search and career exploration tools for job seekers.
Wisconsin 101: Our History in Objects
Wisconsin 101 is a collaborative public history project that includes both an interactive online exhibit and programming on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Students, amateur historians, and other Wisconsin residents nominate objects of interest or importance to their communities, then research, write, and illustrate histories of those objects for...
Wisconsin Association of Manufacturers & Commerce
Founded in 1911, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is the state’s chamber of commerce and largest business trade association representing more than 3,800 employers of every size and from every sector of the economy.
Wisconsin Blue Book
Published annually from 1879-1883 and then biennially since 1885, Wisconsin Blue Books provide extensive description and statistics on virtually all aspects of life in Wisconsin, including major sections on the state’s population, geography, history, election data, educational resources, social services, finance, agriculture, industry, transportation system...
Wisconsin Builders Association
Founded in 1947, the Wisconsin Builders Association is made up of 22 local associations throughout Wisconsin, and represents, at the level of the state legislature, the interests of more than 4,500 members involved in the home building industry.
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
Formerly known as CCAP (Consolidated Court Automation Program), the WCCA website provides access to certain public records of the Wisconsin circuit courts. The information displayed is an exact copy of the case information entered into the circuit court case management system by court staff in the counties where the case files are located. The court record...
Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance: Health Care Reform
Affordable Care Act-related FAQs, forms and updates for consumers, businesses and insurance providers in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
The DATCP partners with all the citizens of Wisconsin to grow the economy by promoting quality food, healthy plants and animals, sound use of land and water resources, and a fair marketplace.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Outbreaks in Wisconsin
Follow this website for the latest COVID-19 (coronavirus) updates and related information from the state of Wisconsin government.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond.
Wisconsin Digital Archives
The Wisconsin Digital Archives is a growing collection of documents published by state government from 2001-current. These full-text documents provide a record of major state government programs and cover current, newsworthy topics about life in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Digital Archives
A growing electronic collection of full-text documents intended to provide information about Wisconsin government programs.
Wisconsin DMV Driver Practice Test App
Download the app to practice for the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles Driver test.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
WEDC is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that invites and rewards business, professional and personal pursuits In Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Economic Outlook
Published quarterly from the late 1970s until 2015, then resumed in 2019, this report provides an overview on the state's current economic conditions and a forecast of critical economic metrics including employment, housing and personal income.
Wisconsin Education Career Access Network
(WECAN) Discover and apply for jobs offered by public schools throughout Wisconsin (both teaching and support positions).
Wisconsin First Nations: American Indian Studies in Wisconsin
This collection of resources provides educators and pre-service teachers accurate and authentic educational materials for teaching about the American Indian Nations of Wisconsin. It also assists educators in fulfilling Wisconsin Education Act 31, the statutory requirement that all school districts provide instruction in the history, culture, and...
Wisconsin Government Jobs
Discover government job opportunities offered by the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Historical Societies Directory
This directory provides information about more than 350 local affiliates of the Wisconsin Historical Society. It lists museums, archives, hours, directions and contact information.
Wisconsin Judicare
Wisconsin Judicare is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice to Wisconsin residents. Located in the U.S. Bank Building in downtown Wausau, Wisconsin Judicare is the civil legal service provider for Wisconsin's northern 33 counties and 11 federally recognized Indian tribes. From its inception, Wisconsin...
Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles Collection
Contains 16,000 historical newspaper articles on notable Wisconsin people and communities.
Wisconsin Local JobNetwork
This website was one of the first online employment websites in Wisconsin and allows you to search multiple employment websites for in-state jobs.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
News, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds for Appleton, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry
Find Wisconsin sex offenders by name or location. Also offers legal information and services for those affected by sex crimes.
Wisconsin State Law Library
This resource offers Wisconsin legal forms, databases of state law and local ordinances, landlord/tenant resources, directories of legal assistance, directories of local legal authorities, and information on small claims court, divorce, child support, foreclosure, etc.
Wisconsin State Law Library: Ordinances & Codes
A list of links to the ordinances of cities, towns, villages, and counties throughout Wisconsin, assembled and maintained by the Wisconsin State Law Library.
Wisconsin Statutes
The Wisconsin Statutes are a compilation of the general laws of the state of Wisconsin currently in effect that have been given statute section numbers by legislation or supreme court order.
Wisconsin Taxes: DOR Wausau Office
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue provides free tax forms, publications and assistance at its Wausau office on 730 North Third Street. Call 715-842-8665 for details and hours of operation.
Wisconsin Taxes: E-File
Wisconsin e-file is the system almost any full-year, part-year or non-resident of Wisconsin can use to electronically file their state income tax returns. Wisconsin e-file is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Wisconsin Taxes: Request Forms
Call 608-266-1961 to request Wisconsin tax forms and publications to be sent to you by mail. Visit this webpage for more information.
Wisconsin Vote
Wisconsin Vote is a service of Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio and is updated during election season. Content for this website comes from WPT and WPR broadcasts as well as other state and national news and information sources.
WisconsinEye
WisconsinEye is a non-profit, non-partisan public affairs cable network based in Madison, presenting an independent view of civics and public policy through unbiased politcal coverage. The network offers news stories, video interviews with local and state candidates and more.
YALSA's Teen Book Finder
This is a free smartphone/tablet app created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to help teens, parents, library staff, educators and anyone who loves young adult literature access YALSA's growing database of book awards and book lists.
Yellow Pages
The yellow pages online
Zip Recruiter Local Jobs Resources
Job listings for the local area.
Zip Recruiter Veteran's Page
Jobs and job related resources for veterans.
Zippia
A job searching website that provides links to jobs in the area.