Research databases

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.

Internet Public Library Kidspace provides links to other pages on the IPL website where abundant resources for specific topics are listed. All resource links on any page you head to from here will have individual descriptions to make finding information easier for kids.

LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

The Ohio Web Library is an evolving collection of thousands of online publications and research resources provided by Ohio libraries to all Ohio residents. The Ohio Web Library includes popular magazines, trade publications, scholarly research journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, dictionaries, speeches, poems, plays, maps, satellite images of Ohio, and more. The Ohio Web Library supports quality education, a skilled workforce, business growth, and lifelong learning in Ohio.

Early Learning by World Book is the premier online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades.

The World Book Kids online encyclopedia features thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps that enrich thousands of easy-to-read articles developed for elementary students.

World Book Online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades pre-K through high school.

This dedicated Spanish-language database contains videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary.

World Book Student includes thousands of articles, learning resources, and research tools to meet the research needs of middle school students.