More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Enjoy video classes on embroidery, quilting, knitting, sewing, baking, painting, and much more! Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers, now available to you for free with your library card. Get started with this guide to Accessing Creativebug (PDF).

Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

A book-related search engine from the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Search by title, author, etc., and find information on books, reviews, etc.

Includes full text of works of American and English prose, drama and poetry.

Your favorite author just hit the shelf—and we let you know! Author Check tracks your favorite authors and alerts you when a new book arrives at your library. Access a database of 70,000 popular authors and, with a click of your mouse, add an author to your alert list.

eBook Alerts is a service that notifies you of amazing eBooks matching your interests and available with your Westlake Porter Public Library card. Sign up with your email address today!

Full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories.

New Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by Westlake Porter Public Library. Sign up to receive email alerts of new books in a variety of categories.

Enjoy free and unlimited access to world-class journalism in The New York Times. Access via our Download and Stream page.

Looking for new reads, help with series, and book reviews? NoveList Plus provides readers with all of those things, and more: all sorts of lists, read-alikes, and genre guides. NoveList Plus also provides different appeal factors for books to help you find reads that you will enjoy. Use Advanced Search to find only titles held at WPPL and follow the Check the Library Catalog link to place a hold on titles you find.

Join WPPL's Online Book Clubs and start receiving chapters from popular books in your daily email. Every day, Monday through Friday, we'll send you a portion of a book that takes only five minutes to read. Each Monday we begin a new book. Subscribe to the clubs that pique your interest—from mystery and romance to business and classics. Just give us your email address and five minutes a day, and we'll give you an exciting world of reading.

A free online service delivering information on books to match your interests directly from the shelves at WPPL. You can also find newsletters for the Horror Film Club and other groups. Sign up today!

Research companies, industries, and countries, including market research information.

This site from the state of Ohio educates investors on the nature of investment fraud, how to investigate a broker, and how to file complaints.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) provides the most up-to-date business and consumer data available. Search information categorized so you can find what you need, such as jobs by job skills, location, and industry, business opportunities, historical market trends, addresses and phone numbers, and news articles for research.

Important financial literacy tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing include independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions & insurance companies; conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds & exchange traded funds; your own personal account to create a watchlist, upgrade/downgrade notifications; and information on Medicare supplement insurance. Take advantage of these important financial planning tools today!

IN LIBRARY ONLY | Access Foundation Center databases, directories, fundraising and philanthropy publications, and training resources through a national/international Funding Information Network.

An inside look at company salaries, reviews, and interview questions for thousands of companies.

Research companies, funds, markets and more. This resource features tools to help you decide on the makeup for your portfolio. Your library card number is required to access outside of the library.

Access to Ohio agencies. Information on education, business, recreation, and more.

From Ohio State University, this database includes information on agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H and youth.

(Now called Data Axle Reference Solutions) Business and residential directories. Downloading and printing are limited to 25 records at a time. Library card number required.

A database of articles from regional business journals, newspapers and newswires. The database is updated daily. Coverage for the database is nationwide.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | Industry and company analysis and investment rankings including Equity Research (formerly Stock Reports) and the Outlook investment newsletter. Stock price history charts and executive bios also provided. Screening tools to find companies and create lists from a global universe of over 3 million private companies and 250,000 public companies.

Access outside of the library | Industry and company analysis and investment rankings including Equity Research (formerly Stock Reports) and the Outlook investment newsletter. Stock price history charts and executive bios are also provided. Screening tools to find companies and create lists from a global universe of over 3 million private companies and 250,000 public companies.

Exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Small Business Reference Center includes business videos, help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

Stock portfolio management and investment research. Library card validation required.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) provides the most up-to-date business and consumer data available. Search information categorized so you can find what you need, such as jobs by job skills, location, and industry, business opportunities, historical market trends, addresses and phone numbers, and news articles for research.

This Driver Education program contains the following Ohio-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice test, 3 online driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ BMV-related questions.

The Education Resources Information Center (a.k.a. ERIC) is a database that includes journal articles, books, research syntheses, conference papers, technical reports, and policy papers, all in the area of education.

An inside look at company salaries, reviews, and interview questions for thousands of companies.

More than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level. You will need your library card number and PIN in order to log in to Lynda.com.

A comprehensive self-paced ACT and SAT test prep program designed to work seamlessly with students' unique learning styles and busy schedules, Method Test Prep's ACT and SAT prep programs help students raise their ACT scores an average of three points and their SAT scores an average of 150 points. Available via RBdigital: Log in with your RBdigital username and password or create an account to get started!

A site for employers and job seekers in the state of Ohio. Employers can post jobs and search through resumes; job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs.

(Now called Data Axle Reference Solutions) Business and residential directories. Downloading and printing are limited to 25 records at a time. Library card number required.

Exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Small Business Reference Center includes business videos, help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

A fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for mobile platforms, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and writing assistance for lifelong learners and students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is needed. Tutors are available 12:00 pm-12:00 am. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review SAT®/ACT® Essentials to study 24/7.

The Spanish-language version of World Book Encyclopedia: La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Provides education resources in multiple languages for health care professionals and others to use in their communities. Resources are easy to read and culturally appropriate. Material provided as a public service; free and without copyright restriction; available in PDF, MP3, and MPG.

A fun, interactive language system for young learners from Mango Languages! Little Pim includes animated videos and other tools to make learning a language simpler for kids. Little Pim offers training in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.

An online language-learning system that can help you learn the following foreign languages: Arabic (Levantine), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dari, Dutch, Farsi (Persian), Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Slovak, Spanish (Latin America), Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. There are also courses for students of English. Check out this brief tutorial video for more information. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android devices.

A fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for mobile platforms, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

ProQuest® African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. It provides users a dedicated resource that brings together records critical to African American family research and connects them to a community of research experts, who can provide invaluable mentoring and assistance.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | A genealogical database that includes U.S. Census data, special collections, as well as charts and forms to organize your research.

This resource provides access to digitized versions of original historical and genealogical documents, and to these resources adds social networking capabilities. People can share information and learn from one another. Documents include vital documents, historical newspapers, naturalization records, photos, and more.

A research tool for genealogy. Search Census data, local and family histories, and many other areas.

Large street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. between 1867 and 1970. They are important resources for local historical research.

You can search by first and last name, and refine by county. The records available for research include the following: Ohio Department of Health Death Certificates, Ohio Department of Health Stillborn Death Certificates, Columbus Board of Health Death Certificates, Ohio Girls Industrial School, and Ohio Boys Industrial School. Photocopies of uncertified Ohio death certificates are available for purchase online.

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.

This site from the state of Ohio educates investors on the nature of investment fraud, how to investigate a broker, and how to file complaints.

This Driver Education program contains the following Ohio-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice test, 3 online driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ BMV-related questions.

A federal government website that helps consumers make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the cars they own. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips. Vehicle-specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings are also provided.

Need legal information, forms or a lawyer? Ohio Legal Help provides plain language legal help information, interactive self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources that can help people resolve their legal issues.

Access to Ohio agencies. Information on education, business, recreation, and more.

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.

Full-text journals, magazines, and reference books from EBSCOhost dealing with health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition— coverage includes a focus on the complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health and wellness.

The National Library of Medicine website for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes associated with those conditions. Genetics Home Reference includes conditions that have a known or suspected genetic component along with additional information on understanding genetics.

Provides education resources in multiple languages for health care professionals and others to use in their communities. Resources are easy to read and culturally appropriate. Material provided as a public service; free and without copyright restriction; available in PDF, MP3, and MPG.

The National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus brings you information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues.

One of the world’s most widely used medical information resources. The Merck Manuals have committed to making the best current medical information accessible by up to 3 billion health care professionals and patients on every continent by 2020. The Manuals are available in a Consumer Version for patients, parents and caregivers and a Professional Version for medical professionals and students.

Find information on animal health topics, written for the veterinary professional, from a trusted source of comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information on the health problems affecting animals.

ProQuest® African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. It provides users a dedicated resource that brings together records critical to African American family research and connects them to a community of research experts, who can provide invaluable mentoring and assistance.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | A genealogical database that includes U.S. Census data, special collections, as well as charts and forms to organize your research.

This database from H.W. Wilson provides biographical information from ancient times to the present.

This resource features expertly selected open primary source documents, including historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom. Suitable for a wide range of students, from middle and high school to college, as well independent researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the ongoing Black Freedom Struggle.

This resource provides access to digitized versions of original historical and genealogical documents, and to these resources adds social networking capabilities. People can share information and learn from one another. Documents include vital documents, historical newspapers, naturalization records, photos, and more.

This resource is an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. Information is being added to the encyclopedia on a regular basis.

Large street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. between 1867 and 1970. They are important resources for local historical research.

A website created by the Ohio Public Library Information Network and the Ohio Historical Society to provide a guide for identifying flint artifacts, in addition to historical information about Ohio's ancient peoples.

This database includes academic journals going back as far as 1975, and further in some cases. Journals cover a wide range of academic disciplines.

Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH) and other News Magazines are available.

Consumer Reports is a great site for consumer research. Research cars, electronics, appliances, and much more. Find guides on how to shop for particular items.

Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

Features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. All of the content is organized in a robust, easy-to-use interface so that users can quickly find the information they need.

Contains extensive reference resources on a range of disciplines, going back to 1975. Included are biographies and original source documents.

Enjoy free and unlimited access to world-class journalism in The New York Times. Access via our Download and Stream page.

This database includes full-text of 35 national and international newspapers in addition to nearly 400 regional newspapers.

Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH) and other News Magazines are available.

This site from the state of Ohio educates investors on the nature of investment fraud, how to investigate a broker, and how to file complaints.

This Driver Education program contains the following Ohio-specific information: 11 car practice tests, 6 motorcycle practice tests, 1 CDL (Commercial Driver's License) practice test, 3 online driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ BMV-related questions.

This resource is an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. Information is being added to the encyclopedia on a regular basis.

Need legal information, forms or a lawyer? Ohio Legal Help provides plain language legal help information, interactive self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources that can help people resolve their legal issues.

A site for employers and job seekers in the state of Ohio. Employers can post jobs and search through resumes; job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs.

Access to Ohio agencies. Information on education, business, recreation, and more.

Large street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. between 1867 and 1970. They are important resources for local historical research.

You can search by first and last name, and refine by county. The records available for research include the following: Ohio Department of Health Death Certificates, Ohio Department of Health Stillborn Death Certificates, Columbus Board of Health Death Certificates, Ohio Girls Industrial School, and Ohio Boys Industrial School. Photocopies of uncertified Ohio death certificates are available for purchase online.

Have you ever found a leaf or fruit and wonder what kind of tree it came from? The What Tree Is It? website will help you come up with the answers. It is a useful site for hikers, birders, and students.

Accurately identifying snakes found in the wild is an important task. What's that Snake?  makes snake identification much easier. It is a great site for students learning about snakes, as well as people who spend time in the outdoors.

A website created by the Ohio Public Library Information Network and the Ohio Historical Society to provide a guide for identifying flint artifacts, in addition to historical information about Ohio's ancient peoples.

A book-related search engine from the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Search by title, author, etc., and find information on books, reviews, etc.

This database includes academic journals going back as far as 1975, and further in some cases. Journals cover a wide range of academic disciplines.

Includes full text of works of American and English prose, drama and poetry.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | The American Physical Society (APS) provides free online access to all APS journals in U.S. public libraries and high schools. Among the journals available are Physical Review Letters, Physical Review X, Physical Review, and Reviews of Modern Physics.

Consumer Reports is a great site for consumer research. Research cars, electronics, appliances, and much more. Find guides on how to shop for particular items.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) provides the most up-to-date business and consumer data available. Search information categorized so you can find what you need, such as jobs by job skills, location, and industry, business opportunities, historical market trends, addresses and phone numbers, and news articles for research.

The Spanish-language version of World Book Encyclopedia: La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Explora is a colorful, mobile-friendly interface to selected EBSCO information databases that provides not only a simple search box but easy-to-browse categories. Explora includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research; articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research; and reading level indicators (Lexile® Measures) to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content.

(formerly Kids InfoBits) Content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use, and perfect for today's young learners, Gale In Context: Elementary addresses the way kids learn and conduct research – and makes it fun! Its curriculum-related content covers a broad range of educational topics via a modern, graphical interface. The design helps kids explore the product and gain comfort with database searching.

GVRL contains eBooks on a range of topics, including business, self-help, religion, economics, history, and more. Find this resource on our Download and Stream page.

Full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories.

Contains extensive reference resources on a range of disciplines, going back to 1975. Included are biographies and original source documents.

Federated search engine that searches across a number of commercial databases. The Ohio Web Library Sources page allows you to browse for specific sources for more focused searching.

Long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. Each of the twenty-five distinct encyclopedias covers both foundational and cutting-edge topics in order to develop, over time, an anchoring knowledge base for major areas of research across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Providing a balance of materials from all viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center includes over 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. It also offers guides for writing position papers, developing arguments and debating.

Intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. Hundreds of titles can be searched at once, opening up new pathways across subjects. Students can use Very Short Introductions to consider study options, embark on a new module, topic, or essay, or revise a particular subject. Teachers and other educators can assign chapters or whole books to students. Adult learners can also gain new insights through an introduction to a topic.

An online encyclopedia for younger students. Includes a dictionary and a section on maps.

The online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. It includes primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | The American Physical Society (APS) provides free online access to all APS journals in U.S. public libraries and high schools. Among the journals available are Physical Review Letters, Physical Review X, Physical Review, and Reviews of Modern Physics.

The National Library of Medicine website for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes associated with those conditions. Genetics Home Reference includes conditions that have a known or suspected genetic component along with additional information on understanding genetics.

Find information on animal health topics, written for the veterinary professional, from a trusted source of comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information on the health problems affecting animals.

This resource is an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. Information is being added to the encyclopedia on a regular basis.

From Ohio State University, this database includes information on agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H and youth.

Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Have you ever found a leaf or fruit and wonder what kind of tree it came from? The What Tree Is It? website will help you come up with the answers. It is a useful site for hikers, birders, and students.

Accurately identifying snakes found in the wild is an important task. What's that Snake?  makes snake identification much easier. It is a great site for students learning about snakes, as well as people who spend time in the outdoors.

This resource features expertly selected open primary source documents, including historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom. Suitable for a wide range of students, from middle and high school to college, as well independent researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the ongoing Black Freedom Struggle.

The Spanish-language version of World Book Encyclopedia: La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Explora is a colorful, mobile-friendly interface to selected EBSCO information databases that provides not only a simple search box but easy-to-browse categories. Explora includes topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research; articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research; and reading level indicators (Lexile® Measures) to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content.

(formerly Kids InfoBits) Content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use, and perfect for today's young learners, Gale In Context: Elementary addresses the way kids learn and conduct research – and makes it fun! Its curriculum-related content covers a broad range of educational topics via a modern, graphical interface. The design helps kids explore the product and gain comfort with database searching.

A fun, interactive language system for young learners from Mango Languages! Little Pim includes animated videos and other tools to make learning a language simpler for kids. Little Pim offers training in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.

A comprehensive self-paced ACT and SAT test prep program designed to work seamlessly with students' unique learning styles and busy schedules, Method Test Prep's ACT and SAT prep programs help students raise their ACT scores an average of three points and their SAT scores an average of 150 points. Available via RBdigital: Log in with your RBdigital username and password or create an account to get started!

Providing a balance of materials from all viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center includes over 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. It also offers guides for writing position papers, developing arguments and debating.

Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and writing assistance for lifelong learners and students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is needed. Tutors are available 12:00 pm-12:00 am. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review SAT®/ACT® Essentials to study 24/7.

Intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. Hundreds of titles can be searched at once, opening up new pathways across subjects. Students can use Very Short Introductions to consider study options, embark on a new module, topic, or essay, or revise a particular subject. Teachers and other educators can assign chapters or whole books to students. Adult learners can also gain new insights through an introduction to a topic.

An online encyclopedia for younger students. Includes a dictionary and a section on maps.

The online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. It includes primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images.

IN LIBRARY ONLY | Automotive diagnostic and repair information.

Access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Enjoy video classes on embroidery, quilting, knitting, sewing, baking, painting, and much more! Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers, now available to you for free with your library card. Get started with this guide to Accessing Creativebug (PDF).

A federal government website that helps consumers make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the cars they own. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips. Vehicle-specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings are also provided.

Features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. All of the content is organized in a robust, easy-to-use interface so that users can quickly find the information they need.

More than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level. You will need your library card number and PIN in order to log in to Lynda.com.