A-Z Resources

Explore resources, records, and tools designed for the unique challenges of African American family history research.

Trace your family history using historical records including census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.

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A to Z Maps Online is the world’s largest collection of royalty-free, downloadable maps for schools. Students, teachers, and administrators can use their more than 60,000 maps for school reports, lesson plans, and personal research projects.

Search this database to learn about the culture, language, history, food, and religion for more than 175 countries.

Track your reading, complete activities, connect with friends, and join regular reading challenges like Summer Reading Club.

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Focused on Bellbrook’s pioneer history & general county news, browse archived clippings from the Bellbrook Moon Newspaper and Scrapbooks to assist with local history research.

Find biographical profiles about notable people including details about their life & accomplishments, images, speeches, obituaries, & more.

• Grades 6+

Read along with classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction books, then try games and activities to show what you’ve learned.

• Grade level: Preschool – Grade 3

Boost your business knowledge by researching company and industry profiles, country and market research reports, and magazine articles.

Career Cruising provides assessments and exploration tools for careers, education, financial aid and more to help solve the problem of future readiness.

• Grades 10+

Locate over 130 cemeteries in Greene County, Ohio. This map shows the approximate locations of all known cemeteries, including many that are no longer in active use.

Find a child’s full name, case number, date admitted, names and address of parents, date of birth, physical and mental condition on admission, and authority for commitment. Some records list the names of paternal and maternal relatives.

Fix your car, truck, van, or SUV with these diagnostics, maintenance schedules, service bulletins, diagrams, step-by-step repair procedures, and labor estimates. Get ready for the most popular certification exams with ASE test prep quizzes.

Written & transcribed in 1936, read Harvey Elam's detailed local church history. 

Find historical information about politics, society, and local events in these original newspaper articles from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Browse medical, health-related, and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information.

Make better purchasing decisions with tests and reviews of a wide variety of products. Get advice on how to save money and improve your personal finances.

Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. With your library card, you’ll enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily. 

Find historical information about politics, society, and local events in these original newspaper articles from Dayton, Ohio.

Browse or search a text version of articles published in the Dayton Daily News from October 11, 1989 to current.

Browse or search full-color PDF images of the entire issue of the Dayton Daily News from September 28, 2018 to current issue.

Practice online for the written portion of the Ohio BMV driver's license permit test. The program includes practice tests and handbooks for car, motorcycle, and commercial drivers. You'll also find answers to over one hundred frequently asked questions about getting your driver's license in Ohio.

• Grades 10+

Learn a new language with the world's most-downloaded education app! Duolingo is the fun, free app for learning 40+ languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing to build your vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Resources to help preschoolers and children in early grades understand early childhood themes and develop reading and oral language skills.

• Preschool - Grade 3

Academic Search Premier is a leading multidisciplinary research database. It provides acclaimed full-text journals, magazines, and other valuable resources.

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos, maps, and flags.

Look up facts for class projects or homework in a safe, trustworthy environment for students.

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Search or browse reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books.

Look up articles and facts for research papers or homework with this more reliable alternative to websites and search engines.

• Grades 6-12

Bring the stories of America's veterans to life with historical U.S. military records, photos, and personal documents.

Stream over 18+ million songs from over 200+ genres on any compatible device with Freegal Music. 

Access online encyclopedias and specialized reference books for your research project or school assignment.

Search historical birth records from Greene County, Ohio.

Find historical U.S. Federal census records for Greene County, Ohio.

Search historical death records from Greene County, Ohio.

See photos and documents that illustrate the history of our library system.

HathiTrust is a not-for-profit collaborative of academic and research libraries preserving over 18 million digitized items in their Digital Library. 

Search for obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States from 1704 to current. 

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your family history.

Search and read 18th and 19th century historical newspapers.

Hiveclass is your digital encyclopedia for Youth Sports, like basketball, soccer, self-defense, dance, strength & conditioning, and more.

• Grades K-12

Find instructions and creative ideas for your favorite hobby, craft, game, or outdoor activity.

Take on a variety of home improvement and repair projects with detailed, user-friendly guides.

Download or stream movies, television shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics.

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Explore images of various towns, cultures, ethnic groups, and architecture.

Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

Your collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines is now available on Libby through Digital Downloads Ohio for your computer or smart device.

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Find ebooks and audiobooks for kids on Libby, then download to read or listen on your favorite device. 

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Find ebooks and audiobooks for teens on Libby, then download to read or listen on your favorite device.

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Develop your skills with self-directed, self-paced online learning. Log in with your library card for free access to all courses, videos, and learning paths.

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Learn more about an author, novel, poem, or literary movement.

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Grow or start your portfolio with investment opportunities and current financial news, research, and insights from industry experts.

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Search for articles in newspapers from around the nation and the world.

Search hundreds of years of historical newspapers from North America, the United Kingdom, and other select countries dating back to the 17th century.

Northstar focuses on basic digital literacy skills—such as using a mouse, searching on the internet, and using email—as well as advanced skills, like using Google Docs and searching for jobs online.

Get reading recommendations for kids and teens in kindergarten – grade 8.

• Grades K-8

Find fiction or nonfiction reading recommendations for people of all ages. Explore new titles and authors that are similar to the ones you already love, discover the perfect book to fit your mood, or access book discussion guides.

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Search an inventory of surnames from the Application for Admission to the Ohio Soldiers & Sailors Orphans Home (OSSO)—later renamed The Ohio Veteran’s Children’s Home (OVCH)—in Xenia, Ohio.

Read long-form overview articles written by leading scholars in dozens of subject areas.

Gain an understanding of controversial issues from multiple sides. Use this resource to develop persuasive arguments and essays, learn about differing viewpoints, and develop analytical thinking skills.

View detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. Locate buildings and neighborhoods. Study the the impact of growth and new developments.

Printable worksheets, lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, skill sheets, and more.

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Read encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources covering a wide range of scientific fields.

Get ready to launch or grow your small business with reference books, videos, business plans, and a start-up kit.

A collection of photos taken after the 1974 Tornado with information on the location and people and structures affected.

Read interactive books and watch videos about science and social studies, then try games and activities to show what you've learned.

• Grades 3-6

Discover a new topic or subject with intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.

Listen to oral history recordings from Greene County residents about their lives and experiences, both in and outside the county.

Browse historical documents from the oldest women's club in Ohio and one of the oldest women's literary clubs in the United States.

Choose from several encyclopedias for students and families:

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Grades PreK+

Listen to recordings of nationally-known speakers as well as stories about local news and events from the archives of WYSO, the public radio station owned and operated by Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Browse or search a text version of articles published in the Xenia Daily Gazette from 2013 to current.