Online Resources

ABCmouse features hundreds of fun and interactive educational games. 

Available in library only. 

Academic Search Complete is a comprehensive full-text database providing scholarly, magazines, reports, and books.

Explore searchable census, vital, and military records. 

Available in library only. 

AtoZdatabases is a web-based marketing database, widely used by libraries, featuring detailed profiles on over 65 million businesses, 240 million residents, and millions of jobs.

Auto Repair Source is an authoritative database providing accurate and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. 

Britannica Fundamentals is an interactive, safe, and engaging digital learning platform designed for early learners from Pre-K through 2nd grade.

Britannica School is an award-winning online learning platform designed for students and educators in grades K-12.

The Business Plans Handbook is an annually updated compilation of actual business plans designed to help entrepreneurs structure their own plans for funding.

A free, user-friendly U.S. Census Bureau data tool designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and regional planners.

The Clarkston News is a local community newspaper serving the Clarkston and Independence Township area of Michigan.

The Clarkston Community Historical Society (CCHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the heritage of Clarkston, Michigan, and its surrounding area.

The Clarkston Eccentric is a local newspaper serving the Clarkston, Michigan, area and is part of the broader Oakland County media landscape.

The Clarkston High School Yearbook Archive provides access to High School Yearbooks beginning in 1978.

The Clarkston Village Historic District is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Spanning approximately one-half square mile.

Records for the period of 1869–1922 are specifically maintained at the Clarkston Heritage Museum.

The Clarkston News is a local newspaper serving Clarkston, Michigan.

The Clarkston Reminder was a local newspaper serving the Independence Township and Clarkston, Michigan, area.

Consumer Reports (CR) is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1936.

Established in the 19th century, the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News are the primary daily newspapers serving Detroit, Michigan.

World Book Early World of Learning is an online educational program designed for preschoolers and early elementary children.

World Book's Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is an online Spanish-language reference tool designed for elementary and middle school students (grades K-6) and language learners.

The Encyclopedia of Associations (EA) is a comprehensive, Gale-published directory covering over 100,000+ nonprofit membership organizations worldwide.

Entrepreneurial Studies Source (by EBSCO) is a premier full-text database designed for students and researchers.

FamilySearch is the world's largest free, non-profit, genealogical organization, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Find a Grave is a massive, free, user-contributed database founded in 1995 that hosts over 250 million burial records, photos, and biographies from cemeteries worldwide. 

Gale Courses provides hundreds of free, six-week, instructor-led online courses covering professional development, technology, and personal enrichment, typically accessed through local library partnerships. 

Hoopla is a free, all-in-one digital media app and website that allows library cardholders to instantly borrow over 2 million titles.

The Historical Sites Survey for Independence Charter Township is a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties.

Kanopy is a premier, ad-free video streaming service offering thousands of acclaimed movies, documentaries, foreign films, and educational content.

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is a state agency that regulates professional licenses.

LearningExpress Library is an EBSCO online learning platform offering practice tests to help prepare for exams (GED, SAT, ACT, AP, Nursing, Civil Service), and explore careers.

Libby is a free mobile app and website created by OverDrive that allows users to borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from local libraries.

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) is a free, 24/7 online resource for Michigan residents, offering access to full-text articles, books, test preparation, and educational materials.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency administers the state's unemployment insurance program, providing temporary income to workers who lose their jobs.

Michigan Works! is the state’s primary workforce development system, offering free, localized services to help job seekers find employment.

MyHeritage Library Edition is a premier genealogy database providing library patrons free access to over 18.5 billion historical records from 48+ countries.

Your Clarkston library card now allows you unlimited access to The New York Times online. 

NoveList K-8 Plus is a specialized online readers' advisory database designed for younger readers from preschool through 8th grade.

NoveList Plus is a premier online readers' advisory database designed to help readers of all ages find their next book or audiobook.

Oakland County historical resources include extensive archives, museums, and societies dedicated to preserving the region's heritage.

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA), provided by Data Axle, is a premier online research database for library cardholders.

The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps is a database of the fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company housed in the collections of the Geography and Map Division.

TumbleBooks is an online library of animated, talking picture books for children, featuring over 1,100 titles including read-along chapter books, non-fiction, and graphic novels, often used by schools and public libraries.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is a premier American business-focused daily newspaper founded in 1889, headquartered in New York City and owned by News Corp.