Located on the second floor, our Reference department helps with:
- Research and technology assistance (by appointment)
- Utilizing the public computer lab and wi-fi
- Reader’s advisory/Book Match
- Genealogy/Local History research help
- Programs and classes for adults
- Libros en español para adultos
On this page
Adult programs
CDPL hosts a multitude of programs every month. Head over to the Events page to see a list of currently-planned programs or follow us on social media to receive regular updates about upcoming classes and programs. Have an idea for a program that you’d love to teach? Email us at ref@cdpl.lib.in.us
The Local History section is open during regular library hours. History and Genealogy materials related to Montgomery County are offered, along with research assistance. Click here to visit our Local History landing page or click here to view the local history database.
Public computer lab
The public computer lab is available for use during normal library operating hours. A library card or internet guest card is required in order to log onto computers. Both types of cards can be obtained at the main Circulation desk; we only require that you provide photo ID in order to get an Internet Guest Card.
Printing fees are $0.10 per black & white page, $0.25 per color page. Cash and debit cards ($3 minimum) are accepted. We also offer scan-to-email and copy services and offer USB drives ($3) and earbuds ($1) for purchase at the reference desk.
Please be aware that computers shut down automatically 15 minutes before the library closes. We encourage patrons to plan their computer use accordingly.
Research assistance
Databases
- A to Z World Culture Database: Contains 84 categories of information about the culture, language, history, food, and religion for 175 countries. Also contains lesson plans and activities for teachers.
- Inspire: Search for magazine and journal articles, websites, pamphlets, images, almanacs, library catalogs, and more. Inspire is Indiana’s Virtual Library.
- Reference Solutions: This database is the premier source business and residential information for research and reference.
- WorldCat Discovery: Search library catalogs from around the world including CDPL’s catalog. Onsite? Submit an interlibrary loan request in WorldCat by clicking on Request Item tab. Offsite? Click on the Library Links tab and select ILL Request Form.
Helpful links
General
- Indiana court forms
- Department of Workforce Development (unemployment)
- Indiana Legal Services (free legal help)
Tax forms
- Federal tax forms: IRS
- State tax forms: Indiana Department of Revenue
Driver’s Education
- Improv Comedy Traffic School: Indiana BMV approved provider