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Get unlimited access to an array of eBooks and other digital media from around the world and around the corner, including local authors.

With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga 24/7 on any device with no wait lists. The Children's library includes content appropriate for grades K-5.

With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga 24/7 on any device with no wait lists. The Adults library includes everything Comics Plus has to offer.

With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga 24/7 on any device with no wait lists. The Teen library includes content appropriate for grades 6-12.

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

Browse the latest issues of popular magazines on your computer or mobile device. Download titles for offline access.

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.

Access current issues and archives back to 1985 from the Chicago Tribune.

Access current issues and archives back to 1985 from the Los Angeles Times.

Access current issues and archives back to 1980 from the New York Times.

Access current issues and archives back to 1984 from the The Wall Street Journal.

Access current issues and archives back to 1987 from the The Washington Post.

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

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.

Read newspapers from around the world with over 5,000 publications in 60+ languages. Offline access is available.