TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

Notice:

Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City library will be closed Thursday, 05/09, and is scheduled to re-open on Friday at 9AM.

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Automobile & Engine

You can repair anything with the proper know-how. Learn to fix any engine from lawn equipment to motorcycles to automobiles and trucks then prepare to hit the road with Oklahoma driver's license practice tests.

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Journal Record

Online access to Oklahoma’s daily business and legal news source, The Journal Record. Coverage includes daily news as well as the paper’s archives.

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National Geographic Virtual Library

This collection is a complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos and the PAWS (People, Animals, and the World) database.

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Newspapers.com Library Edition

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. This is a great resource for genealogists looking for information on their family history.

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Biography

Learn about the lives and work of important people from ancient times to today.

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Journal Record

Online access to Oklahoma’s daily business and legal news source, The Journal Record. Coverage includes daily news as well as the paper’s archives.

In library use only.

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National Geographic Virtual Library

This collection is a complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos and the PAWS (People, Animals, and the World) database.

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Newspapers.com Library Edition

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. This is a great resource for genealogists looking for information on their family history.

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Books & Literature

All about books and reading! Find reading recommendations, see sources for literature assignments, browse downloadable nonfiction titles and search book catalogs from around the world.

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Newspapers.com Library Edition

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. This is a great resource for genealogists looking for information on their family history.

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Oklahoma News Sources

Provides full-text access to dozens of local, statewide, and college/university newspapers and transcripts from television stations across Oklahoma. Includes full-text and image editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World, including today’s full-color, digital edition of The Oklahoman.

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Oklahoman Collection from Newsbank

Full-text access to The Oklahoman from 1901-present that is easy to browse, search, print, and share. New full-color image edition available for current issues as well as web-only content and blog posts.

Previously named "Newsbank - The Oklahoman (1981-present)"

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Oklahoman Digital Archives (1901-2022)

This database contains full-color, digital archives of The Oklahoman newspaper. NOTE: To view today’s edition, visit metrolibrary.org/oklahoman. Search the archives of The Oklahoman, or browse individual issues. You can browse the newspapers by date or search by keyword across articles, advertisements, and photo captions.

Please note: Due to the large size of the archive, searches will need to be limited with a date range in order to return results. 

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PressReader

PressReader is the best place to read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the globe. 

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U.S. Major Dailies

US Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected US national and regional newspapers: the New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

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Business & Financial

Get money smart! Whether looking for a competitive edge in business, preparing for a secure retirement, or simply looking for the best value on major purchases, these resources get the job done.

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Directories

Go beyond the phone book with these directories, providing in depth research and demographics on businesses and potential customers.

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Oklahoma News Sources

Provides full-text access to dozens of local, statewide, and college/university newspapers and transcripts from television stations across Oklahoma. Includes full-text and image editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World, including today’s full-color, digital edition of The Oklahoman.

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Oklahoman Collection from Newsbank

Full-text access to The Oklahoman from 1901-present that is easy to browse, search, print, and share. New full-color image edition available for current issues as well as web-only content and blog posts.

Previously named "Newsbank - The Oklahoman (1981-present)"

Visit resource website

Oklahoman Digital Archives (1901-2022)

This database contains full-color, digital archives of The Oklahoman newspaper. NOTE: To view today’s edition, visit metrolibrary.org/oklahoman. Search the archives of The Oklahoman, or browse individual issues. You can browse the newspapers by date or search by keyword across articles, advertisements, and photo captions.

Please note: Due to the large size of the archive, searches will need to be limited with a date range in order to return results. 

Visit resource website

PressReader

PressReader is the best place to read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the globe. 

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U.S. Major Dailies

US Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected US national and regional newspapers: the New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

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Education

Whether you're looking to teach or to learn our educational resources will meet your need. Find research on teaching methods and learning styles or prep and practice for a variety of tests from the GED to medical school as well as a number of professional certificates.

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Oklahoma News Sources

Provides full-text access to dozens of local, statewide, and college/university newspapers and transcripts from television stations across Oklahoma. Includes full-text and image editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World, including today’s full-color, digital edition of The Oklahoman.

Visit resource website

Oklahoman Collection from Newsbank

Full-text access to The Oklahoman from 1901-present that is easy to browse, search, print, and share. New full-color image edition available for current issues as well as web-only content and blog posts.

Previously named "Newsbank - The Oklahoman (1981-present)"

Visit resource website

Oklahoman Digital Archives (1901-2022)

This database contains full-color, digital archives of The Oklahoman newspaper. NOTE: To view today’s edition, visit metrolibrary.org/oklahoman. Search the archives of The Oklahoman, or browse individual issues. You can browse the newspapers by date or search by keyword across articles, advertisements, and photo captions.

Please note: Due to the large size of the archive, searches will need to be limited with a date range in order to return results. 

Visit resource website

PressReader

PressReader is the best place to read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the globe. 

Visit resource website

U.S. Major Dailies

US Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected US national and regional newspapers: the New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

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Genealogy & Family History

Discover your family history with our genealogy databases, providing full image records including census and vital records, photos and more.

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General Research

Search a variety of topics from a variety of sources, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and directories.

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Geography, Maps & Travel

Can't remember whether to bow in Bombay or sit in Singapore? Here you'll find access to high quality maps, travel information, and in depth detail about countries and customs to enhance any presentation or voyage.

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Health & Wellness

These health and wellness databases provide research and advice from the medical community. Find the latest information on new medications, treatments, diet, and exercise from medical science and consumer health sources.

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Oklahoma News Sources

Provides full-text access to dozens of local, statewide, and college/university newspapers and transcripts from television stations across Oklahoma. Includes full-text and image editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World, including today’s full-color, digital edition of The Oklahoman.

Visit resource website

Oklahoman Collection from Newsbank

Full-text access to The Oklahoman from 1901-present that is easy to browse, search, print, and share. New full-color image edition available for current issues as well as web-only content and blog posts.

Previously named "Newsbank - The Oklahoman (1981-present)"

Visit resource website

Oklahoman Digital Archives (1901-2022)

This database contains full-color, digital archives of The Oklahoman newspaper. NOTE: To view today’s edition, visit metrolibrary.org/oklahoman. Search the archives of The Oklahoman, or browse individual issues. You can browse the newspapers by date or search by keyword across articles, advertisements, and photo captions.

Please note: Due to the large size of the archive, searches will need to be limited with a date range in order to return results. 

Visit resource website

PressReader

PressReader is the best place to read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the globe. 

Visit resource website

U.S. Major Dailies

US Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected US national and regional newspapers: the New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

Visit resource website

History

Primary sources abound in these databases. Find documents, maps, newspapers, photos, videos, and recordings of the events that shaped our history.

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Hobbies & Crafts

There really are no limits to this database when it comes to leisure time. Inside you'll find helpful tips, patterns, articles, and even video guides on a variety of activities from needlecraft to collecting to video gaming.

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Journal Record

Online access to Oklahoma’s daily business and legal news source, The Journal Record. Coverage includes daily news as well as the paper’s archives.

In library use only.

Visit resource website

National Geographic Virtual Library

This collection is a complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos and the PAWS (People, Animals, and the World) database.

Visit resource website

Newspapers.com Library Edition

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. This is a great resource for genealogists looking for information on their family history.

Visit resource website

Homework Help

Our homework help center can assist with topic selection, sources, and facts for reports as well as writing guides and science experiments.

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Jobs & Career

Looking to get your first job or your next one? Try one of these self-directed tools for help with creating a resume, preparing for an interview, or exploring a new career path.

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Legal & Government

Not sure which government agency to call or need the forms to sell a property? Find a simple guide to the federal government as well as large database of consumer legal forms in our legal databases

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Magazines & Newspapers

Locate general material on virtually any topic from the many magazine and newspaper databases in this section. Access ranges from the 1600s to the present so you're sure to find something you're looking for.

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Oklahoma

All about the Sooner State. Read newspapers since 1901, see photos and watch videos capturing vignettes of the state's history.

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Science

Research a school paper or get up to speed on science topics in the news - whatever your need these science databases will fill the bill. Science experiments, easy-to-understand diagrams, explanatory videos are all here.

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Social Sciences

Find resources for a variety of social science topics in these databases from hot button issues in the news to pro/con arguments, background, and primary sources.

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