https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/
***To use this product, you need to be inside Waterford Library. This is in-library access only***
BadgerLink offers a host of free resources at your fingertips. Some of them include the Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, Business Source Premier, Chilton Library Auto Repair, Consumer Health Complete, Consumer Reports Magazine, EBSCOhost Español, History Reference Center, Home Improvement Source, Literacy Reference Center, Novelist, Novelist K-8, Science Reference Center, Student Research Center Provided by Badgerlink. (Use Waterford Library Card # for the Library Code to log in)
Scholastic Book Wizard
Follow this link to the Scholastic Book Wizard to find out what level your book is: https://bookwizard.scholastic.com/
We subscribe so you don’t have to! Get access to over 10,000 unbiased and independent ratings and reviews on appliances, cars, home, and more! ***To use this product, you need to be inside Waterford Library. This is in-library access only***
Fuel Economy Guide
Provides consumers with updated information when considering a new vehicle purchase.
Free Resume Builder
Got Resume Builder is a free and easy-to-use resume builder that assists your resume writing with smart resume samples, step-by-step resume tips, and professional resume templates.
Due to the costs associated with the resource, Waterford Public Library is cancelling Hoopla as of November 1, 2025.
Job Center of Wisconsin
Whether you’re unemployed or just looking for a change, there’s no doubt that looking for a new job can be frustrating and discouraging. But, you aren’t alone in trying to figure it all out. Right here at Waterford Library we are partnering with the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Public Instruction to provide you with technology and resources that will help you get hired in the job you need. Get started now at JobCenterofWisconsin.com.
OverDrive now offers the new Libby app. It is the easiest way to get started with digital books and audiobooks from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10. Go to https://meet.libbyapp.com/ to find out more or download the app.
Select Wisconsin Public Library Consortium.
Click Sign In With My Card.
Select Prairie Lakes Library System.
Enter your Library Card Number.
Enter your PIN. It is defaulted to the last 4 digits of your phone number.
LinkedIn Learning offers public library patrons access to a video library of courses taught by industry experts, covering a wide range of topics in business, technology, and creative skills, with options in multiple languages.
Mango Language is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. In addition to over 70 languages, this subscription also includes access to American Sign Language and Little Pim (for ages 0-5) modules.
MasterClass is proud to partner with Waterford Public Library & PLLS to offer no-cost Annual Memberships to the entire MasterClass platform for one year (a $180 value). Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in arts & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more.
Waterford Graded and Waterford High School Students
To access your email or Google Drive from a library computer:
1. Go to gmail.com
2. Log in to your email
3. Click the 9 dot square in the upper right hand corner. From here you can access your Google Drive, Google Classroom, and most other school-related things.
Wireless Printing at the Library
For information on printing from your device, click the link below and follow the steps displayed for your device.
https://www.papercut.com/help/manuals/mobility-print/setting-up-a-device-mdns-dns/
Once you have downloaded the software and followed all instructions, the username and password are required. Use the following if you are a Waterford Library patron:
Username: wtfd
Password: wtfd
*Another option for wireless printing is to send what you need printed to wtb@sharelibraries.info for copies in black & white or to wtc@sharelibraries.info for copies in color. It is $.10 per page for black & white or $.75 per page for color. Any amount under $10.00 needs to be paid by cash or check.
*Note: You need to be in the library building and connected to the library’s Wi-fi to print from your personal device.*
Wisconsin Housing Search provides fast access to real-time information about rental properties, searchable by needs and budget. This service is funded in part by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).