With Library Pass’ Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone. Stream titles without using storage space or download for offline use.
Begin by creating an account (click on Sign Up Now!) and entering an email address and password.
LibraryPass app on App Store or Google Play.
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. TBL also includes Non Fiction Videos and games.
Online version of the popular encyclopedia. Great for general information or for school projects. Includes non-fiction eBooks for students and WorldBook in Spanish and French.
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Grade Levels: middle school and high school
Subjects: art/music, geography, history/government, science, social studies and technology
Supports classroom instruction and library reading initiatives with over 2,500 titles, including World Book exclusive content and classic literature. 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access. World Book eBooks also feature a free downloadable app compatible with Apple, Windows, and Android devices.
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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: art/music, English/language arts, health, history/government, science, social studies and technology
Provides accurate, independent information for informing decisions about finances, including insurance, Medicare, banking and investment options. Find the safest bank or credit union, make side by side comparisons of insurance companies, and pick the best Medicare supplement insurance plan, and find helpful tools to manage personal finances.
Simply enter your library card and pin to access WSJ!
An account must be created and then you can start using wsj.com immediately.
Your access will be available for the next 3 days
After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Offers concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas from climate to consciousness, game theory to ancient warfare, privacy to Islamic history, economics to literary theory and beyond.
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Grade Levels: high school
Subjects: art/music, business, English/language arts, health, history/government, science, social studies and technology
United Way 2-1-1 is a free, 24-hour, 365-day health and human service resource for those in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. There are numerous ways to chat with a 2-1-1 Community Resource Advisor: Dial 2-1-1 (1-800-650-HELP), text your zip code to 898-211, or instant message by visiting www.211nwo.org. You can also use the link below to access 2-1-1’s Community Resource Database and manually search local resources that can help you in finding food, clothing, utility assistance, housing/shelter and much more. United Way 2-1-1 also offers translation services over the phone, if English is not your primary language.
Tutor.com offers online academic tutoring to K-12, intro-level college and GED students. No appointment is needed and tutors are available noon to midnight, 7 days a week! Study 24/7 with their practice quizzes and SkillsCenter Resource Library. Sample quizzes include ASVAB, ACT/SAT prep, Math Fundamentals and much more. Tutor.com also provides writing support either in a live session or through the Drop-off Paper review. Receive feedback on reports, essays, resumes and cover letters within 12 hours.
Need help? Try our online chat or check out Tutor.com’s FAQ and Troubleshooting page.
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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: get tutoring on any school subject, as well as college and high school prep
Unlock the full potential of your Toledo Lucas County Public Library card with our mobile app. Search, borrow and renew materials; access and update your Library card account; find exciting programs for all ages and interests; get location details, directions and hours; reserve a meeting room; connect with us via social media and more!
Features: View educational videos, read articles, find experiments to try, take quizzes and explore trustworthy related websites on a variety of science topics including Earth, space science, life science, health and the human body, physical science, and tech, math and engineering. Also offers lesson plans, quizzes and projects for teacher use.
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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: geography, health, math, science and technology
Provides new comprehensive collections of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics and disciplines including but not limited to American history, business, criminal justice, environmental science, literature, politics and religion.
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Grade Level: high school
Subjects: business, English/language arts, health, history/government, science and social studies
Features: Largest selection of digital content. You can check out 20 items at a time with no monthly limit!
Need help? Try our online chat or check out Overdrive’s help section.
Ohio Legal Help is the only legal resource that addresses Ohio’s complicated legal landscape. Forms and resources are location specific, so patrons can be confident that what they submit to the court will be accepted, and they’ll know where to go if they need further assistance. Ohio Legal Help provides authoritative legal information to low-income Ohioans, which is vetted by attorneys. The project is guided by trusted organizations like the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and the Ohio Library Council. Patron information is not retained or shared by Ohio Legal Help, as attorneys, like librarians, are concerned about privacy.
O’Reilly has the official materials to prepare for the most sought after professional technical certifications plus unlimited access to 50K+ titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business. And with a range of content formats tailored to all levels, you can learn in the way that works best for you.
Newspapers.com Library Edition is an extensive database that provides online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers. Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.
Enjoy free, unlimited access to NYTimes.com in our branches. Users have to register for an account with an email address and password.
To access NYTimes.com from home, create an account, login and then redeem an at-home access code for 72 hours of unlimited at-home access.
Access the complete archive of National Geographic Magazine (1888-Current) – along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos including National Geographic: People, Animals and the World.
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Grade Levels: high school
Subjects: history/government, science and social studies
Includes National Geographic Kids magazines (2009-present), videos, pictures and books in a kid-friendly environment. Some books available in French, Spanish, Chinese and other world languages.
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Grade Levels: elementary school and middle school
Subjects: geography, history/government, science and social studies
Mergent Intellect offers a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more. The database is searchable by advanced criteria and resources are able to be downloaded and printed.
Mango for Libraries uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to help you quickly and easily learn a new language. Choose from more than 70 languages including 20 English as a second language options. It’s conversational-based learning.
*First time users must create a profile in order to access the resource.
To use the app you will first need to create a Mango profile online through the library, then use that profile to activate the App.
Through our Local History Department, we are pleased to partner with Ohio Memory to present our growing digital archive which includes collections featuring historical documents, maps and atlases, photographs and more!
LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to a library of over 100,000 high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials as part of over 13,000 courses taught by recognized industry experts in seven languages.
Using the LinkedIn Learning app: iOs or Android
First time app: users will be asked to enter the “libraryname” at the end of the URL: OH0215
Features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and eBooks to help users of all ages. Offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep and more.
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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: college prep, English/language arts, high school prep, history/government, math, science and social studies
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
Features: With hoopla digital, customers can borrow, instantly stream and download free movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics with a valid library card. 20 checkouts per month.
Need help? Try our online chat or check out hoopla’s help section.
GuideStar is a philanthropic research database designed to fill in the knowledge gaps you need to find the best charities to which to donate in the area you most care about. GuideStar compiles directories and reports on nonprofits that are available to the public, to make the donation process easier for potential donors.
Available only inside Library Locations.
Provides high quality, innovative learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve their technology, literacy and/or math skills. Offers information on more than 180 topics through 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos and over 50 interactive activities and games.
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Grade Levels: elementary, middle school and high school
Subjects: art, English/language arts, health, math and technology
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language.
Offers easy-to-use, age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation makes it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.
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Grade Levels: elementary school
Subjects: art/music, English/language arts, geography, history, math, science and social studies
Access hundreds of books and publications within 21 different topics including the arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, LGBTQ, medicine, multicultural studies and race and civil rights. Email, download, print or save pages.
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Grade Levels: high school
Subjects: art/music, business, college prep, English/language arts, health, science, history/government, social studies and technology
Formats: Music, music videos and audiobooks
Features: Unlimited streaming music and 5 downloads per week
Need help? Try our online chat or check out Freegal’s FAQ section.
Features: eMagazines are available instantly, no waiting
Need help? Try our online chat or check out EBSCO’s help section.
A product of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, FamilySearch is the largest genealogy library in the world. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources and services designed to help people learn more about their family history, including millions of genealogy records, many with digital images.
Searchable database of articles (some full text) from education-related journals, dissertations, regulatory materials, quantitative data and reference materials. Also features opinion pieces, tests/questionnaires and materials published in foreign languages.
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Grade Levels: for college students and educational instructors and researchers
Contains primary-source reports on 209 countries and territories—including every United Nations member state—focusing on 25 cultural categories, including language, personal appearance, greetings, and more. A States and Provinces edition includes maps, flags and symbols, as well as sections on history, economy, geography, population, indigenous peoples and recipes.
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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: history/government, geography and social studies
Business Book Summaries provides concise yet comprehensive summaries of the best business books. With these summaries, professionals and students can keep up with the latest information in the business world and learn more effectively. Summaries also available in Chinese, French, German and Spanish.
Features: Watch, read and listen to animated picture books in nine categories, including Animals and Nature, People and Places, and Family and Communities. Includes fiction, nonfiction and some Spanish language titles. No waiting.
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Grade Levels: preschool and elementary school
Subjects: art/music, English/language arts, geography, history, math, science and social studies
Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from earliest times to today. Sourced from nearly 19,000 American and global newspapers from 1704 to the present, including over 400 African American newspapers. Provides full-text searching as well as access to content by Topic, Event, and Eras in African American History. Updated daily.
America’s Genealogy Bank has been updated to HeritageHub.
A great resource for African-American genealogical and biographical research. Search essential historical records including federal census, slave and freed person registers, marriage and military records and more. Connect with others using AfriGeneas, a social networking website.
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Grade Levels: middle school and high school
Subjects: history/government, social studies
The most comprehensive collection of full-text newspapers globally. Provides extensive coverage at every level—international, national, regional, state and local. This fully searchable resource features news content from all 50 states as well as more than 5,900 international news sources from 172 countries. News content may be included in its original published language or translated into English.
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Grade Levels: middle school and high school
Subjects: health, history/government, math, science, social studies and technology
The award-winning educational website provides learning activities for children ages 2 and up, with interactive books, games, puzzles and other learning activities across all major subject areas — reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. Best of all, kids love it!
Available only inside Library Locations.
