Research Databases

Information about books and authors

A genealogical resource.

Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. For more information, see the Basic Search and Advanced Search tutorial videos.

(In-library use only) The world’s largest online family history resource providing instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.​

Company and market reports

Chilton's online auto repair manuals include diagrams, videos and pictures, for professionals and do-it-yourself users.​  Simply enter the year, make and model, and get to work.

To log in at home, use the barcode number on the back of your library card as the User ID.  Your password/PIN is the last four numbers on the card.

Everyday healthcare information

Consumer buying guide and product reviews

CultureGrams by ProQuest is a tool to explore cultural aspects of the world. The site is sectioned into countries, the US states, and Canadian Provinces. It also has a kid-friendly section for younger children.

Magazine and journal articles

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

Designed for students and educators in grades 6 through 12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

A genealogical resource geared toward military information.

Practice Ohio's DMV permit test for free!  No registration required.

A genealogical resource.

From knitting to astronomy, this is a database to help you learn about your new favorite hobby.

An easy to use guide to building, installation, and upkeep for your home.

Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, state specific, federal, business, personal, real estate and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

Information on thousands of authors and their works

The Ohio Govenor and the Easterseals have joined together to make Dolly Parton's Imagination Library accessible to kids from birth to 5 years of age. Sign up today!

Extensive and updated research encyclopedia. 

Essays on controversial subjects

Over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. 

Science encyclopedias and reference books.

Helpful resource for information on running a small business. Covers start-up, financial, legal information and much more. 

A database full of quick description of many topics.

Use this link to apply for an Absentee Ballot.

Use this link to check your registration status.

Use this link to sign up for election reminders.

Use this link to register to vote.

Ohio Tree Identification Guide

Ohio Snake Identification Guide

Identifying flint artifacts.

Three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides.

Information resources for preschool through college

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.