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A to Z Databases is the premier reference and marketing database, with exceptional tools for email marketing, job searches, mailing lists, sales leads, and more.

Access approximately 145,000 maps at your fingertips. This combination of proprietary maps and maps from other reputable sources gives you a “one-stop-shop” for content that can be downloaded and used without any copyright restrictions.

With thousands of international recipes, fascinating culture, and other ingredient articles and essential culinary resources, A to Z World Food brings international cuisine to you, from Albanian byrek to Zimbabwean matemba! 

Over 200 city travel guides featuring in-depth information on attractions, neighborhoods, excursions, dining tips, language, insider tips, transportation, and much more!

Search this database of scholarly research on a wide range of topics. Find peer-reviewed, full-text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources.

*In-library use only. The world’s largest online family history resource offers instant access to hundreds of years of history in millions of documents and photos from all over the world.

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media.

Find step-by-step repair information, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. 

Search thousands of biographies including the complete full texts of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as narrative biographies. This search also includes the Biography Reference eBook Collection.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

Job seekers can explore information on over 100 skilled trades, access training materials, and get connected to job opportunities using BlueCareer.

Search thousands of books covering core subject areas as well as general information on careers, health, sports, technology, life skills, and more.

Britannica ImageQuest provides the best and broadest collection of curriculum-relevant imagery for inside the classroom. Images are rights-cleared for educational, non-commercial use.

Find full-text coverage of top business, management, and economics journals and periodicals covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, and more.

From Addison to Woodstock, search Chicago area newspapers in this extensive collection.

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive Collection with coverage from 1875-1978.

Research Chicago history or keep up-to-date using the Chicago Sun-Times Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1929 through the present.

The Chicago Tribune is your source for Chicago breaking news, sports, business, entertainment, weather, and traffic.

Provides full-image access to the daily edition of the Chicago Tribune, current plus previous month. 72-hour access (requires a free Chicago Tribune account) or 24-hour anonymous access.

Full website access for one of Chicago's major daily newspapers. 72-hour access (requires a free Chicago Tribune account) or 24-hour anonymous access.

Search for information on fitness, nutrition, aging, women's health, children's health, and more from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

Get independent, trusted ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services, plus expert advice and in-depth reporting.

Arts, crafts, and DIY video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists, including sewing and quilting, paper crafts, jewelry making, holidays, and event crafts with kid-friendly activities.

CultureGrams goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider’s perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people.

Explore DuPage County history through local news, events, and people with Daily Herald Collection.

Get on-the-go access to popular eBooks for high school students, teachers, and administrators. This collection includes classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

Search eBooks covering a wide range of general topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking for both adults and juveniles.

Search this full-text database for articles, books, and more covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

Need help with a research project or homework assignment? Explora has magazine articles, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and more!

From “how-to” to health and homework help, Gale Ebooks and their premier publishing partners serve the research needs of our community.

Global Road Warrior is the world’s most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 174 Country Guides of 119 topics each.

An essential collection of sources with coverage dating back to the 1700s, that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media.

Search full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and primary source documents covering U.S. and world history topics from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century.

Find instructions and creative ideas for collectors, crafters, fans, and foodies! Search thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books as well as recipes and “how-to” videos. 

No holds, no waiting! On Hoopla, you can instantly borrow not only eBooks and audiobooks, but also movies, music, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your devices immediately.

The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media, 1690 to today.

Find in-depth practice tests, lessons, and study aids for elementary, middle, high school, and college-level courses.

Search scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus primary sources including books, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes an LGBTQ+ thesaurus with thousands of terms.

Our most popular app for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks. Use the Libby app to place holds and check out eBooks, audiobooks,  and magazines to read (or listen to) on your device.

Find information about literature including thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, and author biographies from all genres and periods. Plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.

Language-learning resources and software that teaches real-life conversation in over 70 languages, with fun topics to keep you interested. 

Search popular high school magazines and reference books in a wide range of subjects including art, history, sports, and music.

Find eBooks covering a broad range of general reference subjects including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

Search a broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books such as People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek.

Find eBooks covering a broad range of general reference subjects including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel, and more.

Real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds.

Search through the Hispanic World newspaper and the thousands of Mundo Hispánico articles, reports, and videos, along with many other resources in either Spanish or English.

MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world.

Access to New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, opinion, blogs, videos, and more. Get a free 1-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).

The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. Get a free 1-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).

New York Times Cooking is a cooking guide, kitchen tool, and recipe collection that helps you discover, save, and organize the world’s best recipes. Get a free 1-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).

Search millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines, plus television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.

Help for younger readers to find books that fit their reading level and interests. Adults can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

A comprehensive collection of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, and more.

The collection behind the Libby app, you can use OverDrive to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from the OverDrive website to your computer. 

Explore multiple sides of over 500 issues to help students develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

All-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines. From USA Today and The Guardian to PC World and Modern Cat, stay updated on your favorite issues.

Psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students can find a range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.

Search hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Search full-text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

Published annually by the federal government since 1878, The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the best known statistical reference publication in the country, perhaps the world.

An online collection of eBooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audiobooks for middle-schoolers and teens! All books are available with unlimited access on any device. 

Offers one-to-one learning solutions for students and professionals including homework help, tutoring, SAT®/ACT® test-prep, professional development, training, and citizenship help.

Universal Class offers hundreds of online continuing education classes facilitated by instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic.

Search through top financial data, expert analysis, ranks, and advisement for the information needed to understand investments, and explore easy-to-use investment tools.

Get online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world. Get a free 3-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).

Get breaking news, live coverage, investigations, analysis, video, photos, and opinions from The Washington Post online. Get a free 7-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).

Independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies and conservative buy-hold-sell ratings on thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Everything you’d expect from the World Book encyclopedia only better! Great activities for science projects, social studies resources, and more.