Resource Links

 

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Helpful Links - Links that we use at the library to common websites, helpful references and local sites including links to local government and elected officials.

COVID-19 Links - Get the latest information from federal, state, and local health agencies here.

Resources for Job Seekers - helpful links, electronic databases, and in-house resources to help you find a job.

 

HELPFUL LINKS

General  -  Facebook - Google - X - Yahoo - YouTube - Amazon Pinterest - Instagram - Craigslist - Outlook - eBay - Etsy - Linkedin - LinkedIn Jobs - Reddit - goodreads

Reference - COVID-19 Info - Wikipedia - Legal Forms - NoveList Plus - Dictionary & Thesaurus - IMDb 

Local - First Call for Information (211) - Rapids Together Task ForceDaily Tribune - City TimesWRPS/Rapids Public Schools - MSTC - Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources - Community Calendar  - Weather - Other Local Links

Government:  Voting (registration / absentee)Wisconsin Rapids City  - Wood County - State of Wisconsin  - Wisconsin Statutes - Wisconsin Administrative Code - Job Center - Circuit Court Records - State Documents  - Tax forms - Wisconsin - IRS

Elected Officials - Mayor Zacher - Wisconsin Rapids Common Council - Wisconsin Rapids City Officials Directory - County Board - Rep. Vander Meer (70th district) - Rep. Krug (72nd district) - Sen. Testin (24th district) - US Rep. Van Orden - US Sen. Johnson - US Sen. Baldwin - President Biden

 

 

COVID-19

McMillan Library wants our community to have the most accurate information about the COVID-19 pandemic.  At the international, national, state and local level, these are the COVID-19 sites of health agencies, which other sources base their reports on.  The Aspirus call center is available for anyone -- you don't have to be a current Aspirus patient or have insurance through an Aspirus-related plan.

Aspirus COVID-19 Call Center : 1-844-568-0701

Wood County Health Department Alerts / Wood County COVID-19 Dashboard

Portage County Health Department COVID-19 Data & Information Hub

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Wisconsin.gov/COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / CDC Covid Data Tracker by County

Coronavirus.gov

World Health Organization (WHO)

 

RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS

Recommended Websites

Online Resources

Services at McMillan Library

  • Internet computers. High speed Internet and printers. We will help you obtain a free email account.
  • Wireless Internet. Bring your laptop and enjoy the comfort and quiet of the Library.
  • Word processing / resume computers. All of the Internet computers include MS Word/Office. 
  • Books and videos on job searching, interviews and resumes. 
  • Staff dedicated to assisting you.

Filing for Unemployment Benefits

Before you apply: Unemployment Insurance: Apply for UI Benefits Online

  1. How to Apply for Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits Online (6:20): https://youtu.be/FfHQKS-YmWI
  2. How to File a Weekly Claim Online for Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits (6:03): https://youtu.be/1aT_V_xHRWc
  3. Job Center of Wisconsin: Job Seeker Registration (10:22): https://youtu.be/VikaHS5akCY 
  4. How to Create a Username and Password for Wisconsin UI Online Benefits Services (2:36): https://media.wisconsin.gov/ui/ext/benefits/username_creation.htm (En Español)
  5. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation - extended compensation for those whose regular unemployment insurance has ended
  6. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - for individuals not eligible for regular unemployment insurance