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Gale Courses
Six-week online continuing education classes. Classes cover many topics from computer software and COMPTIA preparation to Genealogy, PMP and more.
Books and sample tests for SAT and ACT test preparation, GED, workplace skills and citizenship exams.
LinkedIn Learning
Learn technology, creative and business skills. Was Lynda.com.
A national directory with powerful search tools built in. Was called Reference USA.
Tutor.com
One-on-one homework help from certified tutors in a variety of subjects.
Investment data, tools and analysis.
How to find company reports
Ratings and evaluations of insurance companies, credit unions, banks, stocks and mutual funds.
Tutorials for DIY crafters, creators and artists. Includes patterns and some project lists.
Driving Tests
Rules of the Road and sample driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL.
Gale Courses
Six-week online continuing education classes. Classes cover many topics from computer software and COMPTIA preparation to Genealogy, PMP and more.
Books and sample tests for SAT and ACT test preparation, GED, workplace skills and citizenship exams.
LinkedIn Learning
Learn technology, creative and business skills.
America’s Historical Newspapers
Historical newspaper articles and obituaries search.
In library use only access to FamilySearch’s genealogical records. Note: you will need to create a personalized account to use this resource.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research from 1704-today. Coverage includes all 50 states and original obituary images.
Search for ancestors in census and other genealogical records from around the world.
Chicago Tribune Historical
Archives from 1849 to 1984.
Search for American ancestors.
Driving Tests
Rules of the Road and sample driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL.
Work through to get a personalized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner.
Driving Tests
Rules of the Road and sample driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL.
Books and sample tests for SAT and ACT test preparation, GED, workplace skills and citizenship exams.
Literary Resource CenterProvides book reviews, author interviews, and critical essays on authors from Edward Abby to Timothy Zahn and their works.
Points of View Reference CenterA guide for debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and devloping critical thinking skills by providing full scope discussions of controversial subjects.
Science Reference CenterBiology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife are all covered in this database of hundreds of full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.
Tutor.comOne-on-one homework help from certified tutors in a variety of subjects.
This multi-disciplinary database provides active full text for more than 3,100 journals, including active full text for nearly 2,750 peer-reviewed journals.
APS JournalsAmerican Physical Society journals. NOTE: APS Journals is only available within the library.
ClasePeriodica (español)Science and humanities from Latin American journals.
EcoScholarly journals
EricEducation and teaching journals
MedlineMedicine, dentistry and nursing journals; most aimed at medical professionals.
Duolingo
Language learning tool.
Learn to speak over 70 languages with self-paced lessons.
One-stop, first-step in a research project. Simultaneously search six sources. Full text Middle Search Plus article database.
Learning Express LibraryBooks and sample tests for SAT and ACT test preparation, GED, workplace skills and citizenship exams.
Scholastic TeachablesReady-to-use worksheets and forms for parents and teachers to use with their K-8 students.
Access World News
Article and topic search drawing from newspapers around the world.
One-on-one homework help from certified tutors in a variety of subjects.
Access World News
Article and topic search drawing from newspapers around the world.
Full text and citations from journal articles.
Chicagoland News Sources
Articles from Chicago area papers.
Chicago Tribune Historical
Archives from 1849 to 1984.
One-stop, first-step in a research project. Simultaneously search six sources. Full text Consumer Reports.
First SearchIncludes ArticleFirst, ClasePeriodica, Eco, Eric, Government Publications Office, Medline and WorldCat
NewsBank
Newspaper archives including the Daily Herald, Post-Tribune, Wheeling Countryside and more.
Updated Associated Press news.
PressreaderHundreds of current newspaper issues from around the world.
Proquest NewsstandArticles from many U.S. major dailies, including Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Repair manuals for foreign and domestic cars. Depending on the model these go back to 1974. Manual pages are printable or view on a screen.
Consumer Health CompleteProvides access to health and medical information from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
ConsumerReports.orgWeb friendly reviews and ratings for consumer products. For printer friendly version please search Explora.
Funk & Wagnalls New World EncyclopediaIncludes 25,000 references with easy to access full text records.
Novelist PlusFind read-alikes for your favorite books, book discussion guides, lists of award-winning novels and more.
Record Information ServicesChicago area information on real estate transactions, new businesses, foreclosures and bankruptcies.
Reference SolutionsA national directory with powerful search tools built in. Was called Reference USA.
Learn to speak over 70 languages with self-paced lessons.
Novelist K-8Read-alikes, award-winning titles and more.
Scholastic TeachablesReady-to-use worksheets and forms for parents and teachers to use with their K-8 students.
Tumble Book Library
E-books, puzzles, videos and games for youth.
One-on-one homework help from certified tutors in a variety of subjects.