Research Databases

Information about books and authors.

Use this website to help find books based on your Accelerated Reading or Lexile Reading Level. Available throught the library catalog. 

Contains many works of poetry, drama, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. It also contains 21 historic editions of the Bible in English.

This service allows zero-wait access to a large collection of audiobooks.  No need to place holds, just find your title and start listening!  User must create an account using their PCDL library card

This online literacy resource pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction e-books.

An authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources including journal articles, books, conference papers, curriculum guides, dissertations, and policy papers. 

Libby is your portal to the Ohio Digital Library.  Get access to ebooks, audiobooks, and more, with the app and website that are used by millions of library patrons.  

Information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Includes plot summaries, critical essays, biographies, and more. 

Lexiles help teachers meet the needs of students with varying reading abilities and interests and allow students to read along at their own pace.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks to read or listen to on your computer or mobile device.