An index of digital tools for research, learning, DIY, homework help and more. All tools are free to use and many do not require a library card for use. Some will require entering your library card and library name. Click on a heading to see resources in that group.
This well-known database with billions of records is available to you free inside the library. Use it at any computer workstation you choose but this database is available (free) only inside the library.
Western Reserve Historical Society is a regional history organization with seven properties across Northeast Ohio. Included in its collections are 39 historic structures – 7 of which are on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) - over 100,000 objects in its museum collections, an expansive library of published and primary source materials, an auto-aviation collection, clothing and textile collection, and more.
This directory of newspapers published in the United States since 1690 can help identify what titles exist for a specific place and time, and how to access them. Use the options below to select a particular place and time, using keywords to locate specific titles. Titles currently listed: 157,529.
Boost your business knowledge by researching company and industry profiles, country and market research reports, and magazine articles.
Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information
Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.
Specifically designed with the needs of middle school students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources.
Upper-level Spanish language database intended for high school students through adult learners. – La base de datos de nivel superior en español destinada a estudiantes de secundaria hasta adultos.
Ages 14 and up. A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills and prepares students for continued growth!
An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.
For both budding naturalists and inadvertent encounters, What's That Snake? will help anyone identify an Ohio snake in a few simple steps. Learn more by exploring Snakes by Name, a Snake FAQ, the Glossary, or Further Reading suggestions.
Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, users can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name.
Specifically designed with the needs of middle school students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Ages 3-7. Developed with experts in early childhood education, this re-designed database offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.
Ages 6-10. This go-to resource is chock-full of fun activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles, and offers image-based navigation to help young learners find information quickly and develop necessary digital literacy skills.
Ages 10-14. Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.
Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!
