Local and State Resources

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

Access to the online version of the daily Toledo Blade newspaper.

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

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.

News regarding law and attorney-related information in the Toledo area with up-to-date articles on current events. Information requiring a paid subscription is not available through this link.

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

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

Full text of local, award winning newspaper, featuring articles from 1997 through the present archived in a historical format.

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

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

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.

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

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

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we are pleased to partner with Ohio Memory to present our growing digital archive which includes collections featuring historical documents, maps and atlases, photographs and more!