Christmas

The Lane Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas. We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday, December 26.

Lane's Learning Center

Driver’s Ed

Take practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL licenses- driver’s manuals included.

.https://youtu.be/HdEewwyydRg


Chilton Library

Find information on car repairs, maintenance, and more with Chilton Library.

https://youtu.be/Y–5tnNSv-o


Kelley Blue Book

Get pricing information for new and used vehicles, trade-in values, and repair costs.

https://youtu.be/1zbzBmxA9J0

Movie and Book Reviews for Parents

Use CommonSenseMedia.org to find reviews on movies, tv shows, books, and video games to help determine if it’s appropriate for your child.

https://youtu.be/lBtRJ2mSlRg


What’s Next in the Series?

Find out the reading order, publication dates, and future releases from your favorite authors

https://youtu.be/4MwfF-mrlpc


Searching Lane’s Online Catalog

Learn tips on how to search through Lane’s online catalog.

https://youtu.be/3FyTDSmO04w


SearchOhio

Learn how to borrow items from different library systems in Ohio for free.

https://youtu.be/l_KB5Op65Tw


Comics Plus

Gain access to over 20,000 graphic novels, comics, and manga titles– which can be read for free!

https://youtu.be/d-DFhQE5FZo


OhioLink

Learn how to borrow textbooks, academic journals, and other items from different academic libraries throughout Ohio for free.

https://youtu.be/0r72LMttTNU


Freading

Gain access to eBook titles that are always available, no waiting needed!

https://youtu.be/HzAMlckdjjk


Sparknotes

Find chapter summaries on thousands of novels, as well as study guides and practice tests for other subjects.

https://youtu.be/TgXXji5ClZA


Project Gutenberg

Learn how to access thousands of classic novels for free.

https://youtu.be/MXy9gJ0eDhY


TumbleBooks

Learn how to find talking picture books for children, along with puzzles and games using TumbleBooks!

https://youtu.be/iRIPazLZnUs


Ohio Digital Library

Learn about free resources through your library. This webinar details how to access eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos.

https://youtu.be/rk5RmQZ4wVE


Hoopla

Learn how to access music, audiobooks, and eBooks using Hoopla Digital.

https://youtu.be/AWlb33Hvxik

Making Infographics

Learn how to make informative handouts with Canva.

https://youtu.be/jXP8GV7MFzQ


Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

Learn how to create cover letters to make your application stand out.

https://youtu.be/iD2Bfr-pEOU


PDF Editing

Learn how to modify PDF files to add text, images, links, and so much more!

https://youtu.be/jAWH93KfcTw


LinkedIn Learning

Browse through thousands of courses designed to increase your professional skill set.

https://youtu.be/-JB8nhgpefY


Word for Beginners Part 1

Learn how to create a Word document, change your font and font size, add bullet points or numbered lists, change paragraph spacing, change margins, and copy and paste.

https://youtu.be/HgLH9YH7yUs


Word for Beginners Part 2

Learn how to use templates, insert pictures, wrap text around images, add text boxes, add headers and footers, and add page numbers to Microsoft Word documents.

https://youtu.be/rjNt-XDzunI


Presentation Tools: How to Make Your Presentation Pop

Learn new skills to make your presentation unique.

https://youtu.be/akAu6OrjLXk


Interview Tips

Here are the best tips to help you land the job.

https://youtu.be/GU823DcUByo

Mock Interview Site: https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/PracticeInterviews.aspx


Resume Building

Learn how to create or modify your resume for ultimate success.

https://youtu.be/f1TO9p8s8lI

Know Your Rights: An Asylum Seeker’s Guide

Presented by Lane Libraries, April Huerta, and Immigrant and Refugee Law Center’s, Alex Lubans-Otto. For more information about IRLaw, visit https://www.irlawcenter.org/ or call them at 513-828-0577 to set up a free consultation. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and French for those who need it.

https://youtu.be/TLVRONEFW-E


Recursos para Hispanohablantes (Spanish-Speaking Resources) Part 1

Aprenda sobre recursos gratuitos que puede acceder a través de su biblioteca. En este Webinar, aprenda cómo utilizar la herramienta Transparent Languages. Conecte con una variedad de tópicos relacionados al Desarrollo Personal a través de LinkedIn Learning. Aprenda cómo navegar la herramienta PressReader para leer periódicos y revistas. Descubra una gran cantidad de libros electrónicos y audiolibros a través de la Biblioteca Digital de Ohio. Obtenga acceso a libros para niños leídos para usted en diferentes idiomas a través de Lote Online.

Learn about free resources you can access through your Library. In this Webinar, learn how to use Transparent Languages, engage with a variety of Personal Development topics through LinkedIn Learning. Learn how to navigate PressReader for newspapers and magazines. Discover a wealth of e-books and audiobooks through the Ohio Digital Library. Gain access to Children’s books read to you in different languages through LOTE Online.

https://youtu.be/TmYtCEhMQJU


Recursos para Hispanohablantes (Spanish-Speaking Resources) Part 2

Aprenda sobre recursos gratuitos que puede acceder a través de su biblioteca. En este Webinar, aprenda cómo sacar el mejor partido de la página web y recursos disponibles para búsquedas de empleos a través de Ohio Means Jobs. Aprenda sobre los recursos disponibles para asistir con la Educación para el Conductor. Conecte con la información más actualizada del Centro del Control para las enfermedades. Descubra datos e información acerca de diferentes países alrededor del mundo con nuestro recurso Guerrero de la Carretera Global.

Learn about free resources you can access through your Library. In this Webinar learn how to make the most of the Ohio Means Jobs web page and resources. Learn about our resources to assist with Driver’s Education. Engage with the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control. Discover information from countries all over the World with our resource Global Road Warrior.

https://youtu.be/mBclrX_7vWs

Historic Butler County Documents

Browse through our collection of Butler County documents from mid 19th to early 20th century. This collection includes photographs, yearbooks, city directories, ledgers, and more!

https://youtu.be/sulEXMHQwKk


Your Family’s Military Past

Search through genealogy records related to the armed forces

https://youtu.be/YLclFBVftE4


Finding Census Records

Search through Census Records from 1790-1950 with Ancestry (free at any Lane Libraries location).

https://youtu.be/a6NeVCkQ53g


Intro to Genealogy

Learn how to get started with genealogy research using multiple library databases.

https://youtu.be/YkVRHtxBmrk


Newspaper Archive

Browse through a collection of Ohio newspapers that date back to the 1800s.

https://youtu.be/lKLZIOEtNuA


Historical Maps of Ohio

View over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962.

https://youtu.be/UMtXCJGrfH8


Searching for Obituaries

Learn different tools and tricks to help search for obituaries online.

https://youtu.be/hrYMmX-wfDs


Ohio Memory

Browse through this online scrapbook of Ohio history.

https://youtu.be/Zgz6mtNDTYQ

Election Prep

Prepare for your local elections by learning about what’s on your ballot.

https://youtu.be/Vko9F_-CMjo


Typing for Beginners

Learn how to type on a keyboard and increase your typing speed

https://youtu.be/16a5Kq_S3y0


Converting PDFs to Word Docs

Modify any document with this tool that converts any hard copy or PDF into a Word Document

https://youtu.be/5m1-h4VXpjQ


Compressing PDFs

Reduce the file size of your PDFs with this compression tool

https://youtu.be/05XS8aKRz5I


Coding for Beginners

Learn how to code in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, C#, and Swift, HTML, and CSS with Code Academy–all for free!

https://youtu.be/3uf9MMTDddY


Removing Backgrounds from Pictures

Learn how to remove the background from any image

https://youtu.be/ZkJsqr8xJZQ


Movie and Book Reviews for Parents

Use CommonSenseMedia.org to find reviews on movies, tv shows, books, and video games to help determine if it’s appropriate for your child.

https://youtu.be/lBtRJ2mSlRg


Copying Special Characters and Symbols

Copychar.cc offers an easy way to copy special characters and symbols on your computer’s clipboard

https://youtu.be/a0JkroDzAew


Website Outages

Check if a website is down or having problems with https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

https://youtu.be/xf_C30xsSEA


Writing Help

Get help editing your paper with Hemingway–which looks at your sentence structure, writing style, use of words, and readability level.

https://youtu.be/iDKbsF2bpts


One Stop Shop for News

Read a compilation of current news and trending topics from the most popular sites on the internet–all in one place!

https://youtu.be/3Ov5q7Bi3rU


Paper Toys

Access free paper toy templates that you can print and make into 3D models.

https://youtu.be/urhhfSBDp9Y


Ohio Legal Help

Learn more about common legal situations, as well as access legal forms and documents, with this user-friendly resource.

https://youtu.be/W9RGraPN8SM


Video Games: How Long to Beat

Figure out how long it takes you to beat a game, track what you’re playing, and compare your game-time with friends.

https//youtu.be/bXJzZ4nfsfA


Making Flowcharts

Learn how to make flowcharts for free with Lucidchart.com.

https://youtu.be/UHi3xJwoLlk


Internet Archive

Travel back in time and see how websites used to look with Wayback Machine.

https://youtu.be/lArz7rMqleI


Free Faxing

Fax for free with Faxzero.com.

https://youtu.be/UcREN6seO64


Making Infographics

Learn how to make informative handouts with Canva.

https://youtu.be/jXP8GV7MFzQ


Voice to Text Dictation Tools

Type with your voice using Dictation.io.

https://youtu.be/2j7V4Bp7JK8


Free Virtual Meeting Tools

Use Jitsi Meet for free video conferencing with no time limit.  Learn more at meet.jit.si

https://youtu.be/hQ2Twh17HAU


Human Anatomy and Physiology

Learn all about the human body’s anatomy and physiology with Innerbody.com.

https://youtu.be/Rv3GchkUfSY


Transparent Images

Search through thousands of online images with transparent backgrounds to make your presentation pop!

https://youtu.be/BHG49kHnZJA


Printing Web Pages

Learn a fast and easy way to print off articles without the frustration of unwanted advertisements or images.

https://youtu.be/mkBkMD4nQ_4


JustWatch

Discover which services offer streaming, free viewing with advertisements, renting, or purchasing options for movies and tv shows.

https://youtu.be/fUGq0STfZ-I


PDF Editing

Learn how to modify PDF files to add text, images, links, and so much more!

https://youtu.be/jAWH93KfcTw


Free Project Guides

Look through thousands of guides on how to make projects ranging from woodworking to photography (and everything in between)!

https://youtu.be/hAf0QBj5HIE


Online Device Manuals

Have you ever wished that you hadn’t thrown out or lost that owner’s manual?  Have no fear!  Learn how to view, print, and download owner’s manuals from thousands of popular brands for free at manualslib.com.

https://youtu.be/XuHMRSGshLQ


File Converters

Convert your files to other formats for free using Zamzar and CloudConvert.

https://youtu.be/pZfcPMry5Kg

Saving Seeds

Learn the basics of saving seeds from your favorite plants in order to enjoy them year after year!  Visit lanepl.org/seed for more information on seed saving.

https://youtu.be/aV83XpQGOic


Typing for Beginners

Learn how to type on a keyboard and increase your typing speed

https://youtu.be/16a5Kq_S3y0


Lane’s Seed Library

Learn all about how to borrow, grow, and save seeds with Lane’s Seed Library.

https://youtu.be/a9CpZDlXjPU


Coding for Beginners

Learn how to code in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, C#, and Swift, HTML, and CSS with Code Academy–all for free!

https://youtu.be/3uf9MMTDddY


Free Project Guides

Look through thousands of guides on how to make projects ranging from woodworking to photography (and everything in between)!

https://youtu.be/hAf0QBj5HIE


LinkedIn Learning

Browse through thousands of courses designed to increase your professional skill set.

https://youtu.be/-JB8nhgpefY


Online Device Manuals

Have you ever wished that you hadn’t thrown out or lost that owner’s manual?  Have no fear!  Learn how to view, print, and download owner’s manuals from thousands of popular brands for free at manualslib.com.

https://youtu.be/XuHMRSGshLQ

 

File Converters

Convert your files to other formats for free using Zamzar and CloudConvert.

https://youtu.be/pZfcPMry5Kg


Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Browse through thousands of hobbies and crafts to get overviews, helpful guides, and free patterns.

https://youtu.be/d4AQlOrnlOg


PDF Editing

Learn how to modify PDF files to add text, images, links, and so much more!

https://youtu.be/jAWH93KfcTw


Word for Beginners Part 1

Learn how to create a Word document, change your font and font size, add bullet points or numbered lists, change paragraph spacing, change margins, and copy and paste.

https://youtu.be/HgLH9YH7yUs


Word for Beginners Part 2

Learn how to use templates, insert pictures, wrap text around images, add text boxes, add headers and footers, and add page numbers to Microsoft Word documents.

https://youtu.be/rjNt-XDzunI


ArtistWorks

Get unlimited access from beginning to advanced lessons for instruments, voice, and physical art.

https://youtu.be/a3XM3jfRu8Q


Universal Class

Take online lessons from a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

https://youtu.be/MAziCds-0tw

Your Family’s Military Past

Search through genealogy records related to the armed forces

https://youtu.be/YLclFBVftE4


CultureGrams

Learn about different countries, states, and provinces around the world.

https://youtu.be/N-NK8klgbfA


Historic Butler County Documents

Browse through our collection of Butler County documents from mid 19th to early 20th century. This collection includes photographs, yearbooks, city directories, ledgers, and more!

https://youtu.be/sulEXMHQwKk


Lane’s Seed Library

Learn all about how to borrow, grow, and save seeds with Lane’s Seed Library.

https://youtu.be/a9CpZDlXjPU


Ohio Memory

Browse through this online scrapbook of Ohio history.

https://youtu.be/Zgz6mtNDTYQ


Finding Census Records

Search through Census Records from 1790-1950 with Ancestry (free at any Lane Libraries location).

https://youtu.be/a6NeVCkQ53g


Driver’s Ed

Take practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL licenses- driver’s manuals included.

https://youtu.be/HdEewwyydRg


Historical Maps of Ohio

View over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962.

https://youtu.be/UMtXCJGrfH8


Comics Plus

Gain access to over 20,000 graphic novels, comics, and manga titles– which can be read for free!

https://youtu.be/d-DFhQE5FZo


Early World of Learning

Play fun activities, read stories, and watch educational videos to help get your child ready for the classroom curriculum!  This database is most suitable for preschoolers to second graders.

https://youtu.be/Tw9KxbAOKFw


Enhancing Your Computer Skills

View tutorials and take quizzes on a variety of computer skills with Northstar Digital Literacy.

https://youtu.be/pOFEJODndYY


LinkedIn Learning

Browse through thousands of courses designed to increase your professional skill set.

https://youtu.be/-JB8nhgpefY


Chemistry Coach

Review study guides and take practice exams for general and organic chemistry.

https://youtu.be/EVUY0oA0n2s


LOTE4Kids

Teach your child multilingual skills by accessing hundreds of children’s books in different languages.

https://youtu.be/RHxf6st-yJI


Freading

Gain access to eBook titles that are always available, no waiting needed!

https://youtu.be/HzAMlckdjjk


Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Browse through thousands of hobbies and crafts to get overviews, helpful guides, and free patterns.

https://youtu.be/d4AQlOrnlOg


Newspaper Archive

Browse through a collection of Ohio newspapers that date back to the 1800s.

https://youtu.be/lKLZIOEtNuA


ArtistWorks

Get unlimited access from beginning to advanced lessons for instruments, voice, and physical art.

https://youtu.be/a3XM3jfRu8Q


PressReader

Browse through thousands of online magazines and newspapers, including today’s issue of the Hamilton Journal News.

https://youtu.be/nZTi9s8J16I


Freegal

Download up to 5 songs per week and stream your favorite music for free.

https://youtu.be/PlhfNmacl3w


Kanopy

Learn how to access hundreds of movies for free using Kanopy.

https://youtu.be/-Z2S93ocLPc


Consumer Reports

Compare different product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more.

https://youtu.be/jVZA_xaCImE


Chilton Library

Find information on car repairs, maintenance, and more with Chilton Library.

https://youtu.be/Y–5tnNSv-o


Searching Lane’s Online Catalog

Learn tips on how to search through Lane’s online catalog.

https://youtu.be/3FyTDSmO04w


Hoopla

Learn how to access music, audiobooks, and eBooks using Hoopla Digital.

https://youtu.be/AWlb33Hvxik


Ohio Digital Library

Learn about free resources through your library. This webinar details how to access eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos.

https://youtu.be/rk5RmQZ4wVE


TumbleBooks

Learn how to find talking picture books for children, along with puzzles and games using TumbleBooks!

https://youtu.be/iRIPazLZnUs


Global Road Warrior

Find information on over 175 different countries with Global Road Warrior.

https://youtu.be/gW1Wskv1c_U


Researching Scholarly Articles with EBSCOhost

Get access to academic articles and peer reviewed journals for free.

https://youtu.be/tA_S0hCaYeU


Universal Class

Take online lessons from a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

https://youtu.be/MAziCds-0tw

Ohio Memory

Browse through this online scrapbook of Ohio history.

https://youtu.be/Zgz6mtNDTYQ


PressReader

Browse through thousands of online magazines and newspapers, including today’s issue of the Hamilton Journal News.

https://youtu.be/nZTi9s8J16I


Newspaper Archive

Browse through a collection of Ohio newspapers that date back to the 1800s.

https://youtu.be/lKLZIOEtNuA


Consumer Reports

Compare different product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more.

https://youtu.be/jVZA_xaCImE


Ohio Digital Library

Learn about free resources through your library. This webinar details how to access eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos.

https://youtu.be/rk5RmQZ4wVE

Movie and Book Reviews for Parents

Use CommonSenseMedia.org to find reviews on movies, tv shows, books, and video games to help determine if it’s appropriate for your child.

https://youtu.be/lBtRJ2mSlRg


Ohio Digital Library

Learn about free resources through your library. This webinar details how to access eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos.

https://youtu.be/rk5RmQZ4wVE


Hoopla

Learn how to access music, audiobooks, and eBooks using Hoopla Digital.

https://youtu.be/AWlb33Hvxik


Kanopy

Learn how to access hundreds of movies for free using Kanopy.

https://youtu.be/-Z2S93ocLPc


SearchOhio

Learn how to borrow items from different library systems in Ohio for free.

https://youtu.be/l_KB5Op65Tw

ArtistWorks

Get unlimited access from beginning to advanced lessons for instruments, voice, and physical art.

https://youtu.be/a3XM3jfRu8Q


Hoopla

Learn how to access music, audiobooks, and eBooks using Hoopla Digital.

https://youtu.be/AWlb33Hvxik


SearchOhio

Learn how to borrow items from different library systems in Ohio for free.

https://youtu.be/l_KB5Op65Tw


Freegal

Download up to 5 songs per week and stream your favorite music for free.

https://youtu.be/PlhfNmacl3w

Typing for Beginners

Learn how to type on a keyboard and increase your typing speed

https://youtu.be/16a5Kq_S3y0


CultureGrams

Learn about different countries, states, and provinces around the world.

https://youtu.be/N-NK8klgbfA


Citing Reference

Learn how to cite references using both APA 7th edition and MLA 9th edition.

https://youtu.be/bQsph7P9Ruw


Coding for Beginners

Learn how to code in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, C#, and Swift, HTML, and CSS with Code Academy–all for free!

https://youtu.be/3uf9MMTDddY


Writing Help

Get help editing your paper with Hemingway–which looks at your sentence structure, writing style, use of words, and readability level.

https://youtu.be/iDKbsF2bpts


Movie and Book Reviews for Parents

Use CommonSenseMedia.org to find reviews on movies, tv shows, books, and video games to help determine if it’s appropriate for your child.

https://youtu.be/lBtRJ2mSlRg


Making Flowcharts

Learn how to make flowcharts for free with Lucidchart.com.

https://youtu.be/UHi3xJwoLlk


OhioLink

Learn how to borrow textbooks, academic journals, and other items from different academic libraries throughout Ohio for free.

https://youtu.be/0r72LMttTNU


Early World of Learning

Play fun activities, read stories, and watch educational videos to help get your child ready for the classroom curriculum!  This database is most suitable for preschoolers to second graders.

https://youtu.be/Tw9KxbAOKFw


Making Infographics

Learn how to make informative handouts with Canva.

https://youtu.be/jXP8GV7MFzQ


Human Anatomy and Physiology

Learn all about the human body’s anatomy and physiology with Innerbody.com.

https://youtu.be/Rv3GchkUfSY


Chemistry Coach

Review study guides and take practice exams for general and organic chemistry.

https://youtu.be/EVUY0oA0n2s


Sparknotes

Find chapter summaries on thousands of novels, as well as study guides and practice tests for other subjects.

https://youtu.be/TgXXji5ClZA


PDF Editing

Learn how to modify PDF files to add text, images, links, and so much more!

https://youtu.be/jAWH93KfcTw


Word for Beginners Part 1

Learn how to create a Word document, change your font and font size, add bullet points or numbered lists, change paragraph spacing, change margins, and copy and paste.

https://youtu.be/HgLH9YH7yUs


Word for Beginners Part 2

Learn how to use templates, insert pictures, wrap text around images, add text boxes, add headers and footers, and add page numbers to Microsoft Word documents.

https://youtu.be/rjNt-XDzunI


Ohio Means Jobs Scholarship Search

Search and apply for scholarships online through Ohio Means Jobs.

https://youtu.be/8ChKoSBZUR8


Scholarship Search Part II

Learn about different websites to help with your scholarship searching.

https://youtu.be/b_kSPLE19C8

Part 1: https://youtu.be/8ChKoSBZUR8


Looking Up Lexile Levels & AR Points

Learn how to understand Lexile Levels and AR Points, as well as how to look up the ranges for specific books.

https://youtu.be/jiEhKEjoiAY


Presentation Tools: How to Make Your Presentation Pop

Learn new skills to make your presentation unique.

https://youtu.be/akAu6OrjLXk


FAFSA

Learn more about how to apply for federal student aid and the FAFSA process.

https://youtu.be/0PhdIYA4vV4


Global Road Warrior

Find information on over 175 different countries with Global Road Warrior.

https://youtu.be/gW1Wskv1c_U


Researching Scholarly Articles with EBSCOhost

Get access to academic articles and peer reviewed journals for free.

https://youtu.be/tA_S0hCaYeU


APA Formatting

Learn how to write your paper with citations and references using APA formatting.

https://youtu.be/G3z82EG2Jgc


Universal Class

Take online lessons from a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

https://youtu.be/MAziCds-0tw