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ABCmouse.com's curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. There are over 3,500+ learning activities across major subject areas- reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. There are fun-filled activities and games about plants, music, numbers, planets and more. Children can also read books, take virtual tours, complete puzzles, do art activities and explore the interactive zoo. The site can be used as a guest, but you have to create an account to save any progress. To access this resource from an iPad or Android Tablet while in the library, search for the Early Learning Academy App in your devices' app store.
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. This resource features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Includes extensive record collections from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Other international record collections are available and growing.
A to Z Databases is a directory of information that allows you to search millions of businesses, residents, home owners, healthcare professionals and more.
This resource allows you to save and print records or create mailing lists. There is also a job search option and resume templates to utilize.
The United States is one of the most geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse countries in the world. It is also a young country with a rich history.
A to Z: The USA contains more than 115 country-based articles and 115 state articles for each of the 50 US states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia. Library patrons and students will find unmatched coverage of the country’s people, history, economy, geography, symbols, culture, and society.
With over eight million words of content on 175 countries, A to Z: The World gives in-depth country cultural information. Find traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe.
From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women's role in society - everything from music, dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to traditional recipes, flags, and national symbols for each country. All the images in A to Z: The World can be used without copyright restrictions, so you can use them in school projects.
This food resource contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. A to Z World Food also covers food culture, including National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Dining Etiquette, Food Trivia, and more.
Continually updated and currently featuring over 180 city guides, AtoZ World Travel provides the low-down on city neighborhoods and districts, in-town excursions and day trips, major attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and insiders' tips on navigating the city and culture.
The site also arms travelers with all the information necessary to make travel as safe and stress-free as possible. Each city guide features detailed accounts of any health advisories, travel essentials like passport and visa information, and even lists of local embassies and consulates.
Boundless (eRead Illinois) is an eBook collection supported by the Illinois Secretary of State through the Illinois State Library. There are new popular titles in fiction and non-fiction, for adults, teens and kids. Download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer and transfer to your mobile devices, 24/7.
Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. You will need to download software to get started.
Find your next great read with BookBrowse.com. This book-lovers resource includes reviews, recommendations, read-alikes, author bios and interviews, and book club resources.
Sign up to receive BookBrowse's online magazine featuring new reviews, "beyond the book" articles, previews of notable books publishing soon, book news, book club discussions, and much more.
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction eBooks for Pre-K through 3rd grades. Features allow you to watch a video of the story, read the book, enjoy puzzler games, and discover biographies about the author.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. Receive help with homework from a live online tutor, every day from 2:00 to 11 PM CST. Subjects offered include history, language arts, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, social studies, Spanish, test prep, writing, and more. Find a complete list of subjects offered here. HelpNow also offers access to the Adult Learning Center where lifelong learners of all ages can find help with test preparation, academic subjects and Microsoft Office.
Help for job seekers is here! Brainfuse JobNow can help you build your resume, get live interview and job coaching, take career assessment tests, and more. Live coaches are available starting at 2:00 to 11:00 PM CST daily. Create a free account using your library card to get access to these resources and more. Find more information about Brainfuse JobNow here.
This is the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, and industry reports from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
With Comics Plus by Library Pass, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for kids, teens, and adults through the library website and apps. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone—no holds or wait lists required. Comics Plus is free and easy to access with your library card number and PIN.
You can also access collections specially curated for Children or Teens!
Access thousands of ratings of products, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, product video clips, and more.
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Learn about sewing, knitting, making jewelry, papercrafts and more! Classes includes materials needed, discussion groups and note sections. Your library card is required for use inside or outside the library.
The first time you access Creativebug, you will need to create a quick account to allow you to access all the features.
Driving-Tests.org is a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offering free practice tests written based on the state DMV materials. This site includes accessibility tools that allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text and more. Tests and information include:
The Explora experience by EBSCO ensures that students can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects. Use Explora to find reliable information on animals, arts and music, biographies, geography, language arts, math, science and health, social studies, and more.
The Explora experience by EBSCO ensures that students can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects. Use Explora to find reliable information on arts and music, biographies, geography, health, history, literature & language arts, life skills, social science, sports and recreation, STEM and more.
The Explora experience by EBSCO ensures that students can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects. Use Explora to find reliable information on arts and music, biographies, geography, health, history, literature & language arts, life skills, social science, sports and recreation, STEM and more.
Explora Public Libraries provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories. Explora provides research collections on thousands of topics to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Search hundreds of professional journals, popular magazines, reference books, images, primary sources, and more by keyword or by topic.
Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years.
Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources for free at FamilySearch.org or
through more than 5,000 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main
FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Download 5 free MP3s a week from the Sony Music Entertainment Catalog. Compatible with all devices, you keep the music you download, without needing to install any software to your computer.
You can also stream up to 3 hours per day of single songs or whole albums. Please note that the song samples are no longer available. If you play a song, it will count towards your streaming for the day. If you do not see the streaming option, log out of your account and log back in to accept the streaming agreement.
HeritageQuest Online includes complete US census records from 1790-1940 as well as maps, research aids, will and probate records, military records, and more.
Take the library with you anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with Hoopla. There are over 500,000 titles to choose from including audiobooks, comics & graphic novels, ebooks, movies & TV, and music. You’ll find something for the whole family within Hoopla’s vast collection.
Best of all, everything can be checked out instantly. No hold lists or late fees! Stream movies and TV shows to your TV using these supported devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku.
With Inkie.org Library, formerly BiblioBoard Library, you have unlimited access to our digital collections with no holds, no waitlists, and no checkout limits. You can read, watch, and listen instantly with as little as one tap or click.
In addition to comics, children’s books, educational materials, novels, and cookbooks, Inkie.org Library showcases the community’s local creators, including books from local authors, music from local musicians, art from local artists, and much more.
Create a profile to unlock all the features of Inkie.org Library, including access to create and share your own content with the library community.
You can also view our monthly curated content here: TRPLD Inkie.org Library
Explore Joliet history through local news, events and people with the Herald News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Find legal information and forms on topics such as adoption, child custody, criminal law, divorce, estate planning, family law, property and real estate, rights and disputes, and small claims court.
This resource contains full text books from publishers like Nolo, with detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues.
There is also a ‘Legal Forms by U.S. State’ feature, where users can search thousands of state-specific legal forms, searchable by top subject areas.
Through the Online Media of Northern Illinois (OMNI), download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer or device, 24/7. Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. For kid's only content, go to the Kid's eReading Room. For teen only content, go to the Teen eReading Room.
To get started, a software download is required. Unfortunately, some eReaders are no longer compatible with the OverDrive console. To verify your device's compatibility, check the list of Compatible eBook Devices. For more information, visit our Downloadable Media Page or the Overdrive Digital Downloads Help Page and FAQ.
Search for books designed especially for elementary and middle schools, as well as finding authors' other works, read-alikes, award-winning books, and more!
Scholastic Teachables features downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, it offers a variety of printable activities for all subjects for grades PreK -6.
Over 28,000 resources for all subjects including:
Find book eNewsletters such as New & Upcoming DVDs, New Fiction & Non-Fiction and lots more, available through our Select Reads newsletter service.
You can sign-up for the newsletters or click on each to view them online. Find new book alerts, award lists, and author spotlights, where you can get notifications when our library adds new titles by your favorite author.
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you.
New books are added consistently, including picturebooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, grade school novels, and more! Find your favorite books in a new, fun format.
Universal Class is a continuing education database with real instructors guiding the learning. Over 540 online courses are offered on a huge variety of subjects from cooking, to photography to computers to homeschooling.
No matter how you learn best, there area variety of ways to learn, including video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement, and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses.
Important Financial Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Learn about sewing, knitting, making jewelry, papercrafts and more! Classes includes materials needed, discussion groups and note sections. Your library card is required for use inside or outside the library.
The first time you access Creativebug, you will need to create a quick account to allow you to access all the features.
Boundless (eRead Illinois) is an eBook collection supported by the Illinois Secretary of State through the Illinois State Library. There are new popular titles in fiction and non-fiction, for adults, teens and kids. Download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer and transfer to your mobile devices, 24/7.
Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. You will need to download software to get started.
Take the library with you anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with Hoopla. There are over 500,000 titles to choose from including audiobooks, comics & graphic novels, ebooks, movies & TV, and music. You’ll find something for the whole family within Hoopla’s vast collection.
Best of all, everything can be checked out instantly. No hold lists or late fees! Stream movies and TV shows to your TV using these supported devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku.
Hoopla At a Glance:
Through the Online Media of Northern Illinois (OMNI), download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer or device, 24/7. Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. For kid's only content, go to the Kid's eReading Room. For teen only content, go to the Teen eReading Room.
To get started, a software download is required. Unfortunately, some eReaders are no longer compatible with the OverDrive console. To verify your device's compatibility, check the list of Compatible eBook Devices. For more information, visit our Downloadable Media Page or the Overdrive Digital Downloads Help Page and FAQ.
As of February 2022, the OverDrive app will no longer be available for download from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store.
The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, some Chromebooks, and in your browser at libbyapp.com.
Driving-Tests.org is a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offering free practice tests written based on the state DMV materials. This site includes accessibility tools that allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text and more. Tests and information include:
With BiblioBoard Library, you have unlimited access to our digital collections with no holds, no waitlists, and no checkout limits. You can read, watch, and listen instantly with as little as one tap or click.
In addition to comics, children’s books, educational materials, novels, and cookbooks, BiblioBoard Library showcases the community’s local creators, including books from local authors, music from local musicians, art from local artists, and much more.
Create a profile to unlock all the features of BiblioBoard, including access to create and share your own content with the library community.
You can also view our monthly curated content here: https://library.biblioboard.com/home
Find your next great read with BookBrowse.com.
This book-lovers resource includes:
You can also sign up to receive BookBrowse's online magazine featuring new reviews, "beyond the book" articles, previews of notable books publishing soon, book news, book club discussions, and much more.
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction eBooks for Pre-K through 3rd grades. Features allow you to watch a video of the story, read the book, enjoy puzzler games, and discover biographies about the author.
Looking for something new to read? NoveList helps you search for books based on your interests, find authors' additional works, readalikes, award winning books, and more!
Novelist K-8 helps parents, teachers, and librarians improve literacy, connect reading across curricular areas and teach reading and writing concepts. Search for books designed especially for elementary and middle schools, as well as finding authors' other works, readalikes, award-winning books, and more.
Find book eNewsletters such as New & Upcoming DVDs, New Fiction & Non-Fiction and lots more, available through our Select Reads newsletter service.
You can sign-up for the newsletters or click on each to view them online. Find new book alerts, award lists, and author spotlights, where you can get notifications when our library adds new titles by your favorite author.
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. This resource features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
App Available: iOS
A to Z Databases is a directory of information that allows you to search millions of businesses, residents, home owners, healthcare professionals and more.
This resource allows you to save and print records or create mailing lists. There is also a job search option and resume templates to utilize.
Help for job seekers is here! Brainfuse JobNow can help you build your resume, get live interview and job coaching, take career assessment tests, and more. Live coaches are available starting at 2:00 to 11:00 PM CST daily. Create a free account using your library card to get access to these resources and more. Find more information about Brainfuse JobNow here.
This is the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, and industry reports from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
This site includes a wide variety of public record information of interest to new homeowners and new business owners. Also included are public records on bankruptcies and foreclosures, and a Check Illinois feature.
Important Financial Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. This resource features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
App Available: iOS
A to Z Databases is a directory of information that allows you to search millions of businesses, residents, home owners, healthcare professionals and more.
This resource allows you to save and print records or create mailing lists. There is also a job search option and resume templates to utilize.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. Receive help with homework from a live online tutor, every day from 2:00 to 11 PM CST. Subjects offered include history, language arts, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, social studies, Spanish, test prep, writing, and more. Find a complete list of subjects offered here. HelpNow also offers access to the Adult Learning Center where lifelong learners of all ages can find help with academic subjects and Microsoft Office.
Help for job seekers is here! Brainfuse JobNow can help you build your resume, get live interview and job coaching, take career assessment tests, and more. Live coaches are available starting at 2:00 to 11:00 PM CST daily. Create a free account using your library card to get access to these resources and more. Find more information about Brainfuse JobNow here.
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
World Book Online consists of six separate tools:
This food resource contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. A to Z: World Food also covers food culture, including National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Dining Etiquette, Food Trivia, and more.
Access thousands of ratings of products, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, product video clips, and more.
This site includes a wide variety of public record information of interest to new homeowners and new business owners. Also included are public records on bankruptcies and foreclosures, and a Check Illinois feature.
Important Financial Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing
ABCmouse.com's curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. There are over 3,500+ learning activities across major subject areas- reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. There are fun-filled activities and games about plants, music, numbers, planets and more. Children can also read books, take virtual tours, complete puzzles, do art activities and explore the interactive zoo. The site can be used as a guest, but you have to create an account to save any progress. To access this resource from an iPad or Android Tablet while in the library, search for the Early Learning Academy App in your devices' app store.
Boundless (eRead Illinois) is an eBook collection supported by the Illinois Secretary of State through the Illinois State Library. There are new popular titles in fiction and non-fiction, for adults, teens and kids. Download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer and transfer to your mobile devices, 24/7.
Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. You will need to download software to get started.
With BiblioBoard Library, you have unlimited access to our digital collections with no holds, no waitlists, and no checkout limits. You can read, watch, and listen instantly with as little as one tap or click.
In addition to comics, children’s books, educational materials, novels, and cookbooks, BiblioBoard Library showcases the community’s local creators, including books from local authors, music from local musicians, art from local artists, and much more.
Create a profile to unlock all the features of BiblioBoard, including access to create and share your own content with the library community.
You can also view our monthly curated content here: https://library.biblioboard.com/home
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction eBooks for Pre-K through 3rd grades. Features allow you to watch a video of the story, read the book, enjoy puzzler games, and discover biographies about the author.
Take the library with you anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with Hoopla. There are over 500,000 titles to choose from including audiobooks, comics & graphic novels, ebooks, movies & TV, and music. You’ll find something for the whole family within Hoopla’s vast collection.
Best of all, everything can be checked out instantly. No hold lists or late fees! Stream movies and TV shows to your TV using these supported devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku.
Hoopla At a Glance:
Inkie.org is a suite of resources available to everyone in Illinois at no charge. Inkie.org supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content.
Create:
Share:
Writers have several free options for sharing e-books through inkie.org:
Read:
Through the Online Media of Northern Illinois (OMNI), download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer or device, 24/7. Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. For kid's only content, go to the Kid's eReading Room. For teen only content, go to the Teen eReading Room.
To get started, a software download is required. Unfortunately, some eReaders are no longer compatible with the OverDrive console. To verify your device's compatibility, check the list of Compatible eBook Devices. For more information, visit our Downloadable Media Page or the Overdrive Digital Downloads Help Page and FAQ.
As of February 2022, the OverDrive app will no longer be available for download from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store.
The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, some Chromebooks, and in your browser at libbyapp.com.
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you.
New books are added consistently, including picturebooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, grade school novels, and more! Find your favorite books in a new, fun format.
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
World Book Online consists of six separate tools:
ABCmouse.com's curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. There are over 3,500+ learning activities across major subject areas- reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. There are fun-filled activities and games about plants, music, numbers, planets and more. Children can also read books, take virtual tours, complete puzzles, do art activities and explore the interactive zoo. The site can be used as a guest, but you have to create an account to save any progress. To access this resource from an iPad or Android Tablet while in the library, search for the Early Learning Academy App in your devices' app store.
Find information specific to each of the U.S. states, or find general information on the USA as a whole. Within each state, you can find information on demographics, education, parks and energy, use and print pictures for projects, view maps (with a zoom feature) and more.
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction eBooks for Pre-K through 3rd grades. Features allow you to watch a video of the story, read the book, enjoy puzzler games, and discover biographies about the author.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. Receive help with homework from a live online tutor, every day from 2:00 to 11 PM CST. Subjects offered include history, language arts, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, social studies, Spanish, test prep, writing, and more. Find a complete list of subjects offered here. HelpNow also offers access to the Adult Learning Center where lifelong learners of all ages can find help with academic subjects and Microsoft Office.
EBSCO Host includes a wide variety of topics and solid, full-text, authoritative resources for researchers from elementary school through professional level.
Find magazine and newspaper databases, medical, business, academic, and other reference collections here. Many articles are available in full text with images, and all can be printed, downloaded, or e-mailed.
Scholastic Teachables features downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, it offers a variety of printable activities for all subjects for grades PreK -6.
Over 28,000 resources for all subjects including:
Universal Class is a continuing education database with real instructors guiding the learning. Over 540 online courses are offered on a huge variety of subjects from cooking, to photography to computers to homeschooling.
No matter how you learn best, there area variety of ways to learn, including video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement, and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses.
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
World Book Online consists of six separate tools:
This food resource contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. A to Z: World Food also covers food culture, including National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Dining Etiquette, Food Trivia, and more.
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. This resource features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Includes extensive record collections from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Other international record collections are available and growing.
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years.
Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources for free at FamilySearch.org or
through more than 5,000 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main
FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
HeritageQuest Online includes complete US census records from 1790-1940 as well as maps, research aids, will and probate records, military records, and more.
Explore Joliet history through local news, events and people with the Herald News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Learn about sewing, knitting, making jewelry, papercrafts and more! Classes includes materials needed, discussion groups and note sections. Your library card is required for use inside or outside the library.
The first time you access Creativebug, you will need to create a quick account to allow you to access all the features.
ABCmouse.com's curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. There are over 3,500+ learning activities across major subject areas- reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. There are fun-filled activities and games about plants, music, numbers, planets and more. Children can also read books, take virtual tours, complete puzzles, do art activities and explore the interactive zoo. The site can be used as a guest, but you have to create an account to save any progress. To access this resource from an iPad or Android Tablet while in the library, search for the Early Learning Academy App in your devices' app store.
Find information specific to each of the U.S. states, or find general information on the USA as a whole. Within each state, you can find information on demographics, education, parks and energy, use and print pictures for projects, view maps (with a zoom feature) and more.
With over eight million words of content on 175 countries, A to Z: The World gives in-depth country cultural information. Find traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe.
From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women's role in society - everything from music, dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to traditional recipes, flags, and national symbols for each country. All the images in A to Z: The World can be used without copyright restrictions, so you can use them in school projects.
Boundless is an eBook collection supported by the Illinois Secretary of State through the Illinois State Library. There are new popular titles in fiction and non-fiction, for adults, teens and kids. Download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer and transfer to your mobile devices, 24/7.
Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject. You will need to download software to get started.
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction eBooks for Pre-K through 3rd grades. Features allow you to watch a video of the story, read the book, enjoy puzzler games, and discover biographies about the author.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. Receive help with homework from a live online tutor, every day from 2:00 to 11 PM CST. Subjects offered include history, language arts, mathematics, reading comprehension, science, social studies, Spanish, test prep, writing, and more. Find a complete list of subjects offered here. HelpNow also offers access to the Adult Learning Center where lifelong learners of all ages can find help with academic subjects and Microsoft Office.
Looking for something new to read? NoveList helps you search for books based on your interests, find authors' additional works, readalikes, award winning books, and more!
Novelist K-8 helps parents, teachers, and librarians improve literacy, connect reading across curricular areas and teach reading and writing concepts. Search for books designed especially for elementary and middle schools, as well as finding authors' other works, readalikes, award-winning books, and more.
Scholastic Teachables features downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, it offers a variety of printable activities for all subjects for grades PreK -6.
Over 28,000 resources for all subjects including:
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you.
New books are added consistently, including picturebooks, graphic novels, non-fiction, grade school novels, and more! Find your favorite books in a new, fun format.
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
World Book Online consists of six separate tools:
Do you want to learn a new language, or practice a language you know? Choose from 22 languages as well as 14 English as a second language lessons. Languages include:
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Download 5 free MP3s a week from the Sony Music Entertainment Catalog. Compatible with all devices, you keep the music you download, without needing to install any software to your computer.
You can also stream up to 3 hours per day of single songs or whole albums. Please note that the song samples are no longer available. If you play a song, it will count towards your streaming for the day. If you do not see the streaming option, log out of your account and log back in to accept the streaming agreement.
You can temporarily stream music 24-hours a day for free!
Take the library with you anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with Hoopla. There are over 500,000 titles to choose from including audiobooks, comics & graphic novels, ebooks, movies & TV, and music. You’ll find something for the whole family within Hoopla’s vast collection.
Best of all, everything can be checked out instantly. No hold lists or late fees! Stream movies and TV shows to your TV using these supported devices: Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku.
Hoopla At a Glance:
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. This resource features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
App Available: iOS
A to Z Databases is a directory of information that allows you to search millions of businesses, residents, home owners, healthcare professionals and more.
This resource allows you to save and print records or create mailing lists. There is also a job search option and resume templates to utilize.
Find information specific to each of the U.S. states, or find general information on the USA as a whole. Within each state, you can find information on demographics, education, parks and energy, use and print pictures for projects, view maps (with a zoom feature) and more.
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
With over eight million words of content on 175 countries, A to Z: The World gives in-depth country cultural information. Find traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe.
From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women's role in society - everything from music, dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to traditional recipes, flags, and national symbols for each country. All the images in A to Z: The World can be used without copyright restrictions, so you can use them in school projects.
EBSCO Host includes a wide variety of topics and solid, full-text, authoritative resources for researchers from elementary school through professional level.
Find magazine and newspaper databases, medical, business, academic, and other reference collections here. Many articles are available in full text with images, and all can be printed, downloaded, or e-mailed.
Explore Joliet history through local news, events and people with the Herald News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
The trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries is now available as a convenient online resource. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities.
World Book Online consists of six separate tools:
This food resource contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages. A to Z: World Food also covers food culture, including National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Dining Etiquette, Food Trivia, and more.
Continually updated and currently featuring over 180 city guides, AtoZ World Travel provides the low-down on city neighborhoods and districts, in-town excursions and day trips, major attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and insiders' tips on navigating the city and culture.
The site also arms travelers with all the information necessary to make travel as safe and stress-free as possible. Each city guide features detailed accounts of any health advisories, travel essentials like passport and visa information, and even lists of local embassies and consulates.
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