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Ancestry Library Edition

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Access thousands of databases and billions of records, including birth, marriage, death, immigration, church, military, court, land, and probate. *In-Library use only.
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AtoZdatabases

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Search for the perfect job, research companies, and access resume templates and interview tools. Access webinars about job hunting, writing resumes, and acing interviews.
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Consumer Reports

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Research and compare consumer goods with ratings, reviews, and recommendations from the nonprofit product-testing organization established in 1936.
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Creativebug

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View arts, crafts, and DIY video classes including sewing and quilting, paper crafts, jewelry making, holidays, and event crafts with kid-friendly activities.
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Driver’s License Practice Tests

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Prepare for the Illinois driver’s license, motorcycle license, and CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) tests, and view online driver’s manuals.
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Got Resume Builder

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Create a resume with guided resume creation, professionally designed templates, writing tips, and real-time preview of designs. Download your resume as a PDF or Word document when you are ready!

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Hoopla

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Download or stream movies, TV shows, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics on your device. Enjoy a kids' mode, instant access, and automatic returns.
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Kanopy

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Stream thoughtful entertainment including documentaries, rare titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Access includes Kanopy Kids and Great Courses.
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Libby/Digital Library of Illinois

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Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and more for all ages. The Digital Library of Illinois may also be known as Overdrive and Libby.
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Major Dailies Historical - Chicago Tribune

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Access digitized historical articles from 1849-1998 from the Chicago Tribune.
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Major Dailies Historical - Los Angeles Times

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Access digitized historical articles from 1881-1997 from the Los Angeles Times.
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Major Dailies Historical - New York Times

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Access digitized historical articles from 1851-2018 from the New York Times.
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Major Dailies Historical - The Wall Street Journal

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Access digitized historical articles from 1889-2010 from The Wall Street Journal.
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Major Dailies Historical - The Washington Post

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Access digitized historical articles from 1877-2005 from The Washington Post.
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Mango Languages

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Learn from over 70 languages with self-paced lessons, including English. Practice your pronunciation through interactive exercises with native-speaking teachers.
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MedlinePlus

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Access health & wellness information for patients and their families and friends. This service is part of the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
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NoveList

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Wondering what to read next? Find the perfect match using adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction book recommendations, lists, discussion guides, and author read-alikes.
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