Databases

Live one-on-one coaching for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Also includes resume writing assistance and practice tests for the GED and U.S. Citizenship Test.

Full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. 

Billions of genealogy documents, including census, military, probate, immigration, birth, and death records. Watch a video walkthrough.

Note: In-library use only

Recipes and food culture for the various states and regions of the United States.

Traditional recipes, food culture, and dining etiquette from 174 different countries.

Business directory, residential listings, demographics. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists.

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 491 active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals.

Searchable obituaries and death notices (1860-2000) and images of Tribune front pages (1849-1993).

Supports the information needs of patients & provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness - from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.

Product reviews for home, health, electronics, and more.

Over 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing, quilting, knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts, and more. App available.

Training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, and more.

Practice tests and FAQs to help get and renew your driver's license.

Browse topics of interest or search for a topic of your choice to find articles, primary source documents and videos. Search results can be limited to magazines, news, biographies and more.

Full text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents.

An easy way to find out about everything from animals to current events. Search by keyword or topic. Perfect for research projects!

Articles from thousands of magazines and journals, covering all topics.

Consumer health resource featuring full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and more.

Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, and more. Available in Word or PDF.

Tutorials focusing on computer, job, and life skills.

Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.

A DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity.

Full text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images.

An easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, learn basic computer skills and more.

Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. Includes a wide selection of federal & state legal forms.

Self-paced language lessons in over 70 languages, including English. App available.

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion.

Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in easy-to-understand language from the world’s largest medical library. Visit our Health Resources page for more.

Investment analysis and ratings for stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and markets.

Access the full content of the NY Times websites and apps, including News, Cooking and Crossword & Games. The link above is for access outside of the library.

Inside the library? Click here for News

Outside the library? Click here

Looking for access to an NYT app (News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic)? Click here (Apps require a remote access code, even in-library.)

All access, including in-library access for News, requires setting up a free account on NY Times.com. Access lasts 24 hours and must be renewed via these links.

Recommendations and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and teens.

Recommendations and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles for young readers.

Practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, citizenship, jobs, and more. Search for colleges and scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools.

Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Over 7,000 magazines and newspapers from around the world in 64 languages. App available.

Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.

Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. Includes state-specific information business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.

Indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.

Animated talking-picture books, videos, and games for new and younger readers. App available.

Rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks, and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool.

Encyclopedia and research resource for high-school students and adults.

Stories, videos, songs, and games for preschoolers and younger children.

Short illustrated articles for younger students.

Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.

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