Resources

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

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

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

View arts, crafts, and DIY video classes including sewing and quilting, paper crafts, jewelry making, holidays, and event crafts with kid-friendly activities.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Analyze stocks and mutual, exchange-traded, and index funds, including those in your portfolio. Access financial planning resources and lessons on financial success.

Discover an extensive online database of 400+ historical newspapers from the early 1800s into the early 2000s containing regional and local publications from Illinois.

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.

Discover Lincolnwood's history through photos, texts, and other archived items in this historical collection.

Access one-to-one learning solutions for students and professionals including homework help, professional development, training, and job seeking help.

Access digitized historical articles from 1849-1998 from the Chicago Tribune.

Access digitized historical articles from 1881-1997 from the Los Angeles Times.

Access digitized historical articles from 1851-2018 from the New York Times.