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

Read scholarly full-text journals in multiple subjects, like biology, chemistry, psychology and philosophy.

Explore international, national and local newspapers from 1978 to present. Titles include Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald and Crain's Chicago Business.

From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.

Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.

Search obituaries and death notices from more than 3,600 newspapers across the United States.

Uncover records from the New England Historic Genealogical Society that cover New York, New England and beyond dating to the 1500s.

Search the popular genealogy research website for free, including censuses, vital records, passenger lists, family histories and more.

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.

More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

BlueCareer allows Job Seekers to easily explore the skilled trades and ultimately connects them with Employers. BlueCareer has a robust level of information, assessments, and training materials for over 100 skilled trades specialties in one easy to use platform.

Note: Axis360 relaunched in late September 2023 as Boundless.

Find more fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, often with shorter wait times than OverDrive. Download the Boundless app for easy access on your mobile device. Get help with Boundless.

Brainfuse’s online counselors help students navigate the college admissions process, including developing a list of target schools, crafting a compelling personal statement, acing admissions interviews, and offering guidance on financial aid and scholarships.

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. 

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.

BrainHQ is your online headquarters for brain training, with specialized exercises for memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, decision-making, and navigation.

Read actual business plans from entrepreneurs.

Read articles from business journals, research companies and industries, and find SWOT analyses, case studies and market research reports.

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

Read the daily paper as it appears on newsstands with full-color images, available back to 2018. Find full-text articles from 1986 through the present. 

Find Chicago Tribune articles from 1849 through the present.

Full, unlimited access to the Chicago Tribune digital newspaper. Create a login for 72 hour access or browse anonymously for 24 hour access. When the access runs out, come back to the Library's website to extend it.

Full, unlimited access to the Chicago Tribune website. Create a login for 72 hour access or browse anonymously for 24 hour access. When the access runs out, come back to the Library's website to extend it.

Discover images of the front page as it appeared from early 1900 through 1984. Obituaries and death notices are available from 1860 to 1984, as well clippings indexed by Tribune staff from major stories and events from the 1920s through 1984.

Fix your car yourself with step-by-step repair manuals and service procedures, including wiring diagrams and close-up photographs.

Gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Find the best products with instant access to our latest tests & reviews of over 1,400 health products.

Find product reviews and ratings, as well as general buying advice on appliances, cars, electronics and more.

Find prices, ratings and advice for services in the Chicago area, including automotive services, health care providers and home care services.

State and especially local history gives students a chance to understand the people, places and things around them with which they're already familiar. Originally compiled and produced by publishers and subscriptions agents for area residents and patrons, the original histories are difficult-to-find materials.

See full-text articles of the latest issue and back to 1993, including feature articles, business profiles, interviews and financial information in metro Chicago.

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

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. 

Find contact information, ad rates and circulation/listener/viewer data for radio and TV stations and print media.

Research your family history with historical newspapers from 1690-1922, local history books and genealogies, military records and more.

Selections range from introductory texts for undergraduate coursework to more complex and detailed works for advanced scholars.

This timely collection offers thousands of high-quality e-books, written in Spanish and Portuguese, in key areas of study.

This database offers a comprehensive digital library of award-winning fiction, nonfiction, classic literature, historical documents, and general reference materials, specifically tailored to support literacy and learning for K-12 students across all subject areas.

This extensive e-book collection for public libraries includes thousands of titles spanning core subjects, careers, health, technology, and more, along with general reference works on self-help, fitness, hobbies, and cooking. It provides high-quality resources for both adults and juveniles.

Designed to meet a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this database provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals.

Find nonprofit membership organizations throughout the U.S., including trade associations, cultural and educational organizations, professional societies and more.

Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.

This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

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

Find kid-friendly articles on every subject for homework and school projects.

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.

The majority of the information can be found on FamilySearch Library edition, but all of it may be found at the Schaumburg FamilySearch Center at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road. Please call first at (847) 885-4130.

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.

FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that empowers you to make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals.

Find extensive industry research, including profiles and forecasts with employment and earnings data.

Research your family history with primary documents from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. Fold3 requires that Library patrons register for a free personal account in order to use some functions within the database.

Find grants and foundations to support your nonprofit based on your area of interest and location. Includes information on grantmakers, past grants and grant recipients. Download or e-mail your search results.

Find full-text literary works, journal articles, literary criticism and author biographies.

Read reference books and encyclopedias online, with collection areas that include business, biographies, literature, history and more.

Search 2 million+ nonprofits by name, location, subject area, population served and more. View 990 forms.

Health Source merges consumer-oriented health information with academic research, offering insights on topics like fitness, nutrition, and chronic conditions through magazines, books, and clinical reports. Additionally, it provides researchers and healthcare professionals access to indexed, abstracted, and full-text scholarly journals across various medical disciplines, including many peer-reviewed sources.

Search U.S. census records, city directories, digitized family and local history books and more.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1700 to today.

Access full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21^st century.

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

Read full-text articles from journals, books and other published sources covering the humanities, including literature and history.

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

Stream documentaries, classic movies and indie films. Limit of 10 plays per month. Download the Kanopy app for access on your device. Get help with Kanopy.

This comprehensive e-learning platform offers a one-stop solution for a wide range of educational and career development needs. It combines tutorials and resources for computer skills, job searching, academic improvement, and test preparation across various levels, from high school to higher education. With over 100 self-paced video tutorials, practice tests, interactive tools, and e-books, it supports users in enhancing their computer proficiency, advancing their careers, and achieving their academic goals. Click the link to create an account.

Designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds, you can find thousands of legal forms as well as full text for many top consumer legal reference books.

A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.

LGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.

Browse our largest collection of fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages. Find eMagazines, including popular titles like the Economist, Newsweek and US Weekly.

Download the Libby app for access on your mobile device. If you use a Kindle black-and-white e-ink reader, this is the service for you.

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.

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Learn technology and career skills with video tutorials, including coding, multimedia production and social media management. For Schaumburg Township District Library cardholders only.

Read thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.

Find issues of the Los Angeles Times from 1881 through the present.

Enjoy storytime in your language! More than 4,500 digital picture books in 70+ languages, together with English translations. 

Take lessons in more than 70 different languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Korean.

Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.

Read full-text articles in general interest, business, consumer health, general science and multicultural periodicals.

Access historical annual reports as early as 1925.

Private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information and industry profiles. 

Offers powerful and intuitive search capabilities combined with an easy to learn and use interface providing access to a multitude of company, industry, country, index, ESG and economic data analysis tools and reports.

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

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 Rick, Sport Illustrated Kids and TIME for Kids. 

Access stock, ETF and mutual fund reports and ratings. Compare or screen securities, and find historical prices.

MyHeritage Library Edition is a comprehensive global genealogy resource with billions of historical documents.

Look up nonprofits using information gathered from tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Search full-text articles starting from 1851.

Full, unlimited access to the New York Times website and digitized archives back to 1851. Sections include News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic. From at home, click the link above to redeem a code to activate a 24-hour subscription and create an account. When the subscription runs out, come back to the Library's website and click the link again to extend it. From within the Library, click here to access the New York Times directly and create an account.

Find full-text articles from more than 400 newspapers across the United States, including the Daily Herald back to 1901.

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.

Search the current and historical content of top news sites including the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Barrons, and Los Angeles Times.

Get book recommendations and find read-alikes for adults and teens.

Access complete books and in-depth training videos all about technology topics. No checkout necessary, but for in-browser viewing only. 

Assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

A digital newsstand with popular newspapers and magazines from around the world, including The Guardian, The Economist, and Newsweek. 

Read full-text articles of popular elementary school magazines, such as Ranger Rick, Zoobooks and National Geographic Kids.

Watch videos and take practice quizzes to help you prep for the naturalization exam. 

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

Learn a new language by creating a personalized course to fit your needs. 

Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

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

Search contact and descriptive information on publishers and distributors.

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

Search business and residential listings, including consumer demographics. Build company lists according to location, industry, number of employees, sales volume and more.

Read full-text articles in business publications, including Crain's Chicago Business.

Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Worksheets, mini-books, printable packs and lessons to use in class or at home.

Delve into science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection as well as full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos.

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.

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

Explore articles on current events in social, political and economic issues.

Try beginner to advanced courses taught by experts in subjects like web design, web development, mobile development and game development. To get started, request or reactivate your free Treehouse account.

Search the archives of major newspapers: Chicago Tribune (1849-1998), Los Angeles Times (1881-1997), The New York Times with Index (1851-2018), Wall Street Journal (1889-2010), The Washington Post (1877-2006). Looking for more current articles? Try Newsstream.

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

Access company stock data, VL ratings and screening tools. Features Fund Advisor and Options Survey.

Search for Wall Street Journal articles from 1889 to present.

Full, unlimited access to the Wall Street Journal website. Activate a three-day subscription and create an account. When the subscription runs out, come back to the Library's website to extend it. Access to the WSJ app and WSJ+ are not included. 

Access current issues of the Washington Post and archives going back to 1877.

Full, unlimited access to the Washington Post website. Activate a seven-day subscription and create an account. When the subscription runs out, come back to the Library's website to extend it. Access to the Washington Post app is not included. 

Search financial strength ratings and financial planning tools covering insurance, banks, mutual funds and stocks. Use the Medigap tool for a customized guide to Medicare supplement insurance.