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ABCmouse

Kids can play games, do puzzles, and complete other fun activities to help practice letters, numbers and more. Geared toward kids ages 2 - 8. 

Auto Repair Source

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

Tutors are available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests. 

Brainfuse JobNow

Career coaches are available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day, providing expert advice on resumes and interview prep. Connect online with a live expert to help with filling out unemployment benefits forms.

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CheckIllinois

Conduct basic background checks on individuals and businesses in northern Illinois. Find public records of real estate transactions, business licenses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and arrests.

Creativebug

High-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Learn to draw, paint, sketchbook, sew, quilt, knit, make jewelry, and more.

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Daily Herald

Read the daily paper as it appears on newsstands with full-color images, available back to February 2021. Find full-text articles from 1995 through the present. 

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Explora

Find articles, essays and primary source documents on history, science, arts, health, current events and more.

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FamilySearch

View genealogical records from a database maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Creation of a free personal account is required. Schaumburg Library is a FamilySearch affiliate. Some content is restricted and available for in-Library use only.

Fiero Code

Kids ages 8 to 18 learn to code at their own pace with a gamified experience including tutorials and real-world projects. Create an account and get started now.

Fold3

Research your family history with primary documents from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I and World War II.

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JSTOR

Read full-text articles from academic journals, books and primary sources across many different fields, including the arts, humanities and sciences.

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Middle Search Plus

Kids in grades 5 - 8, this is the place to search for middle school magazines, reference e-books, and more. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports. Popular titles include Ranger RickSport Illustrated Kids and TIME for Kids

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Newspaper Source

Gain full-text access to national and international newspapers, including USA Today, The Washington Post, The (London) Times and Christian Science Monitor. Also available: TV and radio transcripts from CBS News, CNN, FOX News, NPR and more.

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PressReader

A digital newsstand with popular newspapers and magazines from around the world, including The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles TimesThe Guardian, The Economist, and Newsweek

Public Records

Search Illinois public records on individuals, businesses and properties, including bankruptcies and foreclosures. Identify new businesses and incorporations in the Chicagoland area.

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Qello

Watch full-length concert films and music documentaries. Download the Libby app to your device and find Qello under Extras.

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Read It!

Geared toward English language learners, you can find short articles written to support your reading skills as you learn about topics you need for school and everyday life.

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SocINDEX

Search full-text articles in sociological journals, including subjects like criminal justice, ethnic and racial studies, gender studies, religion and social psychology.

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Udemy

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

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