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ABCmouse
Learn to read with ABCmouse, the award-winning reading app for kids ages 2–8. Inspire your child to love learning and build confidence in reading, math, and more!Academic Search Premier - Libraries Connect Ohio
from EBSCOhostSame great resource, more robust searching.
Adventure Academy
For kids 8-13, have fun with over 4,000 activities and games! They''ll love learning essential skills in math, language arts, science, social studies, and much more.African American Heritage
from ProQuestExclusively devoted to African American family history research. Access to Black Genesis and AfriGeneas is included.
America's News
from NewsBankExplore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including Dayton Daily News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Ancestry Library Edition
The most comprehensive, international genealogical information available online, with billions of indexed names in over 9,000 collections.In-library access only.
AtoZ Food America
from World Trade PressAtoZ Food America contains recipes in all course categories for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.
AtoZ Maps Online
from World Trade PressMore than 100,000 downloadable maps for any project, school lesson plans, and business reports.
AtoZ the USA
from World Trade PressGreat for state reports for all 50 states, 5 U.S. territories, & D.C..
AtoZ World Culture
from World Trade PressThe world's most comprehensive collection of country culture articles for 175 countries. Includes lesson plans!
AtoZ World Travel
from World Trade Press202 city travel guides around the world!
Available on mobile devices.
AtoZdatabases
Research real estate, holding and investment companies, and business services. Includes national telephone directory for residential and yellow pages with reverse phone searching.Biography Reference Source
From EBSCOhostBiographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals - both living and deceased.
Business Source Premier
from EBSCOhostProvides business researchers with highly-refined tools they need in order to conduct sophisticated searches for business content.
Comics Plus - Teen Edition
Unlimited, always available access to digital comics, graphic novels, and manga just for teens!Comics Plus for Kids
Unlimited, always available access to digital comics, graphic novels, and manga! Geared especially for kids K-8.Computer Source
from EBSCOhostProvides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology.
Craftsy
from LibbyOver 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes covering 20 different creative passions from a community of enthusiastic makers.
Available through Libby by OverDrive. You will need to log into the Libby app, then access Craftsy through Libby Extras.
CultureGrams
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces.Curiosity Stream
Hoopla BingePassAccess thousands of films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, and more. Curiosity Stream has something for everyone — including an entire Curiosity KIDS collection tailored for younger learners.
Dayton Daily News
from PressreaderSee it just as it is in print, right from your own device! Download complete issues of Dayton Daily News to read offline or save data while you're on the go.
Dayton Daily News Collection
from NewsBankSearch full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of Dayton Daily News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Driving-Tests.org
Ohio-specific study exams to prepare for driving exams including car, motorcycle and Commercial Driver's License practice tests.EBSCOhost Databases
Complete range of citation and full-text reference content available from EBSCOhost. Select a single database for searching or search multiple resources at once.The Economist
from PressreaderGet in-depth global news and analysis. Coverage spans world politics, business, tech, culture and more.
Explora Primary Schools
From EBSCOhostDesigned with students and educators in grades K through 5 in mind, Explora Primary Schools provides a safe, trustworthy environment for students to look up facts for class projects or homework.
FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Search for ancestors in millions of historical records. With Affiliate Library status, WCPL is providing access to an additional 400 million digital records, available in-library only.In-library access only for Affiliate Library images.
Personal account to FamilySearch.org required.
Fold3: History and Genealogy Archives
Digitized images in the fields of African American, Native American, and Revolutionary War histories, and more.Gale eBooks
Instantly access reference eBooks on many subjects. These trusted, authoritative reference works are available 24/7!Great Courses
from KanopyLearn from award-winning experts and professors from the most respected institutions in the world at your own pace.
Accessed through Kanopy, does not count against monthly play credits.
Hallmark Movies Now
Hoopla BingePassEnjoy exclusive Hallmark Originals, along with 1,500+ hours of ad-free content from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Curl up with series like When Calls the Heart, Chesapeake Shores, and The Way Home.
HeritageQuest Online
Discover your family history using primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.iNDIEFLIX
from LibbyUnlimited streaming access to truly great, quirky, and relevant independent films and series.
Available through Libby by OverDrive. You will need to log into the Libby app, then access iNDIEFLIX through Libby Extras.
JobNow
from BrainfuseJob coaching service and resume builder. LIVE Career Tutors are available every day from 2p.m. to 11p.m.
Online account is required only if you want to save your past test results or sessions.
JobsOhio ZoomProspector
Provides free tools for site selection, demographics, and consumer segment information.Kanopy
Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more!Kovels Antiques & Collectibles
from LibbyThe go-to source for expert information, pricing, and trends on antiques and collectibles.
Available through Libby by OverDrive. You will need to log into the Libby app, then access Kovels through Libby Extras.
LearningExpress
from EBSCO and OhioMeansJobsAccess to practice educational exams such as PSAT, GED, and career specific training, as well as the official ACT and SAT practice tests.
Online account is required to save test scores. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.
Libby by OverDrive
from Digital DownloadseBooks, audiobooks, magazines & more for computers and mobile devices.
LOTE4Kids
Languages Other Than English from Storytime PODSLOTE4Kids provides thousands of audio-picture books in over 60+ World Languages, to allow kids to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling.
Mobile app for Android & Apple available!
Mango Languages
A personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Choose from over 70 languages!Marketscope Advisor
from CFRAAccess independent investment analysis, market commentary, news, and data with CFRA's essential analytical tools.
Masterfile Premier - Libraries Connect Ohio
from EBSCOhostSame great resource, more robust searching.
Morningstar
Provides data on investment offerings, including stocks and mutual funds, along with real-time global market data.MyHeritage Library Edition
Birth, death, marriage, census, immigration, military and tombstone records, with more than 2 billion family tree profiles.New York Times Online - NYTimes.com
Beat the paywall! Get stories and topics that interest you most, from the arts to world news.Available on both Android and Apple apps.
NewspaperArchive.com
The largest historical newspaper database online, with tens of millions of newspaper pages from 1607 to present.Newspapers.com Library Edition by Ancestry
from ProQuestOnline access to 3,000+ historical newspapers including regional, state, local and well-known from the U.S. and other countries. [1700 - 2000]
NoveList Plus
A great stop to finding that next great read, with both fiction and nonfiction titles!Ohio Death Records Index
Index of death certificates in Ohio from 1913-1944. Easily save, e-mail, purchase or print an order form online.OhioMeansJobs Assessment & Training Center
from EBSCO LearningExpressA highly-acclaimed, comprehensive selection of interactive online tutorials, practice tests, articles, and eBooks all modeled after official tests.
Oxford Research Encyclopedias
World-class experts give you an overview of a subject that you can understand in half an hour of reading or less.Points of View Reference Source
from EBSCOhostHot button topics, each with an overview, point and counterpoint argument.
Pressreader
Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world's most popular newspapers & magazines. Available on a computer or in the app.Qello Concerts by Stingray
from LibbyThe world’s largest collection of streaming full-length concerts and music documentaries.
Available through Libby by OverDrive. You will need to log into the Libby app, then access Qello Concerts through Libby Extras.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1882 to 1967.Small Business Reference Center
from EBSCOhostAccess top consumer small business reference books and tools to address many small business topics.
Statista.com
Direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets.Udemy
from Gale PresentsGain skills and earn certificates! Top-rated courses in the areas of business, tech, and personal development across 75+ different categories.
Required: Create a Gale user account, or use your Google or Microsoft account to access. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.
Value Line
A comprehensive source of information and advice that offers reports, stock lookup, timeliness ranking, portfolios and more.Wall Street Journal Online - WSJ.com
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply create your account and start using WSJ.com immediately.(WSJ.com will then be available for the next three days. For repeated access, come back, click the link again, and login with the same username and password.)
Library patrons are not permitted to share sign-on credentials with any other person.
World Book Early Learning
Created for younger children, this graphic-intense resource helps them learn while having fun.World Book Student
Tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, with thousands of articles, learning resources, and research tools.Featured Resource
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Literature
Free resources to help you explore the world of literature!
