ABCmouse

An educational website that provides learning activities for children ages 2 and up. Only available inside the Library. Self-guided video

Academic Search™ Premier

Full text, peer-reviewed articles from various journals and academic publications. Self-guided video

Access World News – Newsbank

Provides access to local, regional, and national newspapers, including the Toledo Blade, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, and the Detroit News. Self-guided video

African-American Heritage

African-American (Black) genealogical and biographical research, federal census, slave and freed person registers, marriage and military records and AfriGeneas. Self-guided video Self-guided video

American Ancestors

Discover your family ancestry by searching for names primarily covering New England. Only available inside Main Library.

Ancestry Library Edition

Search the United States, United Kingdom and Canadian census records, military records, wills, and government documents. Only available inside the Library. Self-guided video

Biography Reference Bank

Provides biographies, obituaries and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. Updated monthly. Self-guided video

Black Life in America (Newsbank)

African American newspapers sourced from nearly 19,000 global newspapers from 1704 to the present with full-text searching by topic, event, and eras Self-guided video

Blade (Toledo)

Current and historical text and images of the Toledo Blade from 1848 to the present. Search by keyword, name, event or topic.

Blade (Toledo) Obituary Index

An index of the obituaries that appeared in the Toledo Blade from 1837 to present. Users can request a copy of an obituary.

BookFlix

Watch, read and listen to animated picture books including fiction, nonfiction and Spanish language titles. Self-guided video

Broker Check by FINRA

A free tool to research the background and experience of financial brokers, advisers and firms.

Business Book Summaries

Provides concise yet comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Summaries also available in Chinese, French, German and Spanish.

Business Source Premier

Resource for business, including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and more with full-text journals. Self-guided video

Community Health Data Hub

Access health data for your community by Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Computer Source

Provides information about technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, information systems, and robotics. Self-guided video

Consumer Health Complete

Books and articles covering medical conditions, prescription drugs and treatment options. Self-guided video

Consumer Reports

Independent research on technology, household appliances, automobiles, and other consumer products. Self-guided video

CultureGrams

Comprehensive information on countries, states, and territories. Includes printable maps, flags, symbols, and recipes. Self-guided video

D&B Hoovers

Allows the user to gain a deeper understanding of market opportunities and make informed decisions by analyzing data from a wide variety of sources.

Digital Learn

Digital Learn helps the novice user with email, internet, and computer basics. In English and Spanish.

EBSCOhost Master File

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics. Self-guided video

Explora Primary Schools (K-5)

Provides trustworthy research materials for class projects or homework on a variety of topics. Self-guided video

Explora Public Libraries

Provides user-friendly features and easy-to-browse categories of reliable content from the world’s leading sources. Self-guided video

Explora Secondary Schools (6-12)

Provides trustworthy research materials for class projects or homework on a variety of topics. Self-guided video

FamilySearch

FamilySearch is the largest genealogy library maintaining a collection of records, resources, services, family history, and digital images. Self-guided video

Federal Depository

The Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents – Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Public access is guaranteed by law. (Title 44 United States Code).

Flipster

Instantly read eMagazines or download to a device for offline viewing. Includes titles such as People, Real Simple, Time, and more! Self-guided video

Fold3

A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. Self-guided video

Foundation Directory Online

Information on U.S. Foundations providing up-to-date funding knowledge and insight on the social sector to fuel any fundraising mission. Only available inside the Library. Self-guided video

Fund Analyzer by FINRA

Information and analysis on over 18,000 mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). Estimates the value of the funds and allows users to compare up to three funds.

Gale Business Plan Builder

Step-by-step guide to creating and completing a business plan, entrepreneurial interests, opportunities, the nonprofit sector, and how to grow and position your business for long-term success. Self-guided video

Gale eBooks

Access books and publications within arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, LGBTQ, medicine, multicultural studies, race, and civil rights. Self-guided video

Gale Legal Forms

Downloadable Ohio legal forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. Many forms offered in Spanish. Self-guided video

GCFLearnFree.org

Provides learning opportunities to improve technology (Microsoft, internet, Google), literacy (reading help, grammar, language) and math skills through interactive games.

GuideStar

Philanthropic research report database designed to fill in the knowledge gaps you need to find the best charities to which to donate. Only available inside the Library.

Hathi Trust

Hathi Trust is a partnership of academic and research institutions offering a collection of millions of open access titles digitized from libraries around the world. Self-guided video

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Provides scholarly full text journals focusing on medical disciplines.

Heritage Quest

Trace family and local history censuses from 1790-1940, city directories, slave schedules, Indian Census rolls and more. Self-guided video

HeritageHub

Find obituaries and death notices published in newspapers dating back to 1704; funeral home notices dating back to 2019; and Social Security Death Index (SSDI) records, which mostly cover the period between 1935 and 2014. Self-guided video

Hispanic Life in America

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today. Self-guided video

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Books, projects and magazines about arts and crafts, collecting, indoor recreation, model building, kids crafts, and scrapbooking. Self-guided video

Home Improvement Source

Books, projects and magazines about decorating and remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, woodworking and everyday maintenance.

hoopla

Instantly stream and download movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics. 10 checkouts per month. Self-guided video

Internet Archive

A non-profit library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

Investment Education

Provides the knowledge, skills and tools needed for financial success created by the FINRA Foundation.

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to movies and documentaries. 30 “tickets” per month.

LearningExpress Library

Tutorials, practice tests and ebooks for job searching, workplace skills, career certification, and college entrance exams. Self-guided video

Libby (ebooks, audio and magazines)

Check out 20 eBooks, eAudiobooks, or eMagazines at a time with no monthly limit! Access just for Kids | Access just for Teens Self-guided video

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to courses in business, technology, creative, engineering, time management, computer skills, data analysis, and programming / development. Using the LinkedIn Learning app: iOS or Android First time app: OH0215 Self-guided video

Literary Reference Source

Contains articles and essays of literary criticism and journals, biographies, literary journals, classic and contemporary poems and short stories, book reviews, author interviews and classic novels. Self-guided video

Local History Digital Collections

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!

Mango Languages

Mango for Libraries uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to learn a new language or English as a second language. 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. App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

MEDLINE

Offers medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and pre-clinical sciences among many subjects. Self-guided video

Mergent Archives

Contains reports and documents from and on global companies and corporate industry (industrial, transportation, public utility, OTC).

Mergent Intellect

Access private and public U.S. and international business data, industry news, executive contact information, residential data, demographics, and consumer data.

Morningstar Investment Service

Find a stock or a fund to meet your needs, research current or prospective holdings, or see how your investments fit together. Limit of 5 simultaneous users. Please log out after your session is done Self-guided video

MyHealthfinder

Wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations with reliable health information.

National Geographic Kids

Includes magazines for elementary and middle school covering geography, history, government, science and social studies using videos and photographs. Self-guided video

National Geographic Virtual Library Series

Search and access the National Geographic magazine from 1888-to present day. Self-guided video

Natural Medicines

A trusted resource for information about dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies.

New York Times (current issue only)

Get free unlimited access to the New York Times website and app with just your library card. You will need to create a NYTimes.com digital account and access outside the library is granted by using 72 hour access. Passes can be renewed as often as you like by visiting our site and clicking to the link provided. Inside the Library? Just visit NYTimes.com and login to enjoy unlimited access without the need of a 72 hour pass.

Newspaper Archive

Search for ancestors by name and narrow results by year and location covering historical Ohio newspapers.

Newspaper Source

Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.  Self-guided video

Newspapers.com (World Collection)

Contains historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s with full runs and portions of runs of well-known, global, regional, and state titles to small local newspapers. Self-guided video

Northstar Digital Literacy

Learn basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education covering social media, information literacy, Telehealth, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.

NoveList Plus

Find that next great read! Sort by age level, popularity, curriculum-driven material, recommended reads, book discussion guides and searchable award lists. Also includes suggestions for audiobooks. Self-guided video

O’Reilly for Public Libraries

O’Reilly for Public Libraries subscription includes more than 47,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. Self-guided video

Ohio Death Certificate Index

Discover an easily-searchable interface from the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Death Certificates (obituaries) from 1913 to 1944.

Ohio Driver Practice Test

Getting ready for the Ohio Permit Test? Take six practice tests with 40 unique questions each in English and en Español!

Ohio Legal Help

Forms, resources, and attorney information specific to Ohio. The project is guided by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and the Ohio Library Council.

Ohio Victims Rights

Understandable explanation of rights laws and best practices, and form letters empowering victims to exercise their rights.

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Peer-reviewed summaries on history, business, English, language arts, health, government, history, social studies. Self-guided video

PDR.net (Physicians Desk Reference)

PDR.net is a compilation of manufacturers’ prescribing information (package insert) on prescription drugs.

Plunkett Research Online

Offers business intelligence, industry trends, market research, stats, leads, plus company contacts for over 30 different major industries and tips for job seekers.

Points of View Reference Source

Covers multiple sides of an issue with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), and counterpoint. Self-guided video

PressReader

Unlimited access to more than 7,000 publications from over 120 countries, in 60 different languages, all on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Please note: The Economist is limited to a 7-day checkout period and can be checked out again once the 7 days are over. Self-guided video

Proquest Historical Newspapers

This historical newspaper collection coverage includes The Chicago Tribune, LA Times, NYT, WSJ, and The Washington Post from 1849 – 2021.

Reference Solutions

Find new business opportunities, executives, companies, news articles, job searches, research papers, addresses, phone numbers, and market research. Self-guided video

Regional Business News

Contains full-text articles from 75 journals, newspapers and newswires about businesses from across the U.S.

SAMS Technical Publishing

Contains service guidelines for more than 200,000 consumer electronic products, including TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, CBs, and tape recorders.

Sanborn Maps

Large-scale detailed maps dating from 1882 through 1962, depicting the commercial, industrial, and residential sections of Ohio cities. Self-guided video

Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables™ is an online database of searchable and printable educational materials for Prek-6th grade

Science Reference Source

A middle and high school research database that provides access to full-text, science-oriented content, lesson plans, science experiments, citation help, worksheets, and curriculum standards. Self-guided video

ScienceFlix

Educational videos, articles, lesson plans, projects, experiments, and quizzes on Earth, geography, technology, space science, life science, health, the human body, physical science, tech, math, and engineering for elementary, middle, and high school. Self-guided video

Small Business Source

Watch videos and browse sources on a variety of business areas from accounting to marketing to operations. Includes eBooks from NOLO guides on small business topics. Self-guided video

Toledo Blade – In-Library Use Only

Current text and images of the Toledo Blade. Only available inside the Library.

Toledo Blade Obituary Index

An index of the obituaries that appeared in the Toledo Blade from 1837 to present. Users can request a copy of an obituary.

TOPICSearch

Research current events, popular topics, health, history, government, science, social studies, and technology for middle and high school that are discussed in today’s classrooms.

Tumblebooks

Picture books with added animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you. Self-guided video

United States Government Printing Office (GPO)

Provides full content of Presidential Executive Orders, Congressional Bills, Statues, and Supreme Court decisions.

United Way 211

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. Dial 2-1-1 (1-800-650-HELP) – translations available if English is not your primary language, text 898-211, instant message, or search for local resources that can help you in finding food, clothing, utility assistance, and housing/shelter.

Value Line

Evaluate investments with unbiased information on companies, industries, markets, and economies. Self-guided video

Very Short Introductions

Offers concise high school level introductions to a plethora of topics and disciplines.

Vintage Aerial

Access more than 19 Million aerial photos of rural America from the 1960s to early 2000s, including more than 2 Million in Ohio.

Vocational & Career Collection ™

Designed for vocational and technical libraries, this database provides full text articles from more than 400 trade and industry related periodicals.

Wall Street Journal Online

Enter your library card and pin to access WSJ! An account must be created. After 3 days, click the link above and login as an existing user.

Weiss Financial Ratings

Independent reviews for banks, credit unions, insurance, medigap, mutual funds, exchanged traded funds, stocks, consumer guides, finances (financial literacy), and future planning. Self-guided video

Westlaw

Search Ohio and Michigan court cases and statutes as well as Federal 6th Circuit materials and the United States Supreme Court cases. Only available inside the Library.

World Book eBooks

Includes non-fiction eBooks for students, elementary, middle, and high school.

World Book Encyclopedia

Access to all World Book modules including Early Learning, Kids, Student, Timelines plus editions in Spanish and French.