A-Z Online Resources
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ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy (Youth Resource)
A fun way for kids ages 2-8 to learn reading, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music.
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Academic Resources EBSCO
Full-text articles to support research in science, engineering, physics, technology, religion, and philosophy. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP). Explore Academic Search Premier; AGRICOLA; Diversity Source; Ethnic Diversity eBook Collection; ERIC; Health Source: Nursing Academic Edition; LGBTQ+ Source; Library & Information Science Source; Professional Development Collection; Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection; and Religion & Philosophy Collection.
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Alternative HealthWatch
Alt HealthWatch Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.
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Ancestry Library Edition
In library use only. A premier genealogy resource that includes U.S. and worldwide census, immigration, military, and vital records collections.
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Auto Repair Source
Offers a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and vehicles. Includes service and repair procedures, diagrams, recall information, specifications, labor estimates, and parts pricing. IPPL cardholders can check out an OBDII automotive diagnostic tool to read and clear check engine lights.
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Barron's
Access full-text articles from a leading source of financial news.
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Biography Reference Center & Biography eBook Collection
Biography Reference Center offers over 390,000 biographies and includes the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies and Biography eBooks.
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BookBrowse
Features reviews, recommendations, readalikes, author bios and interviews, resources for book clubs, and much more. Subscribe to their twice monthly newsletter.
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Brainfuse CollegeNow - Youth Resource
Provides access to college admissions services through online guidance counselors and resources for applications, financial aid, and admissions interviews.
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Brainfuse HelpNow- Adult & Youth Resource
Access live online tutoring for grade school through adult learners from 2-11 p.m. daily, upload writing assignments for personalized feedback, and utilize the test center with study guides and practice tests for all ages on school and career topics, including AP, GED, ACT, SAT, and GRE.
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Business Source
Business Source Elite; Regional Business News; Small Business News Source; and Business eBooks Collection contains full-text coverage of top business, management, and economics journals, periodicals, and eBooks. These publications cover topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, and sales.
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Chicago Community Collection
Explore current and archival articles and stay informed on local topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political & social issues & more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the Chicago area including the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and Daily Southtown. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
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Chicago Sun-Times Collection
Access full-text articles from the Chicago Sun-Times from 1986 to the present and images from 2018 to the present.
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Chicago Tribune
Access Chicago Tribune full-text from 1996 to the present.
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Chicago Tribune Historical Archive
Access Chicago Tribune full text from 1849-2011, for genealogists and researchers
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Consumer Reports
Buying advice, product ratings, reviews, recommendations, money-saving advice and tips, and videos for products including appliances, and electronics.
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Consumers' Checkbook
Contains consumer ratings on businesses and services for the Chicago metro area. Search for plumbers, roofers, doctors, dentists, and more.
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Creativebug
Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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Daily Herald Collection
Access full-text articles from the Arlington Heights Daily Herald from 1995 to the present and images from 2021 to the present.
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Daily Southtown Collection
Access full-text articles from the Daily Southtown from 2004 to the present and images from 2019 to the present.
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eBooks Nonfiction
Designed for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more.
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Elementary School Search- Youth Resource
Elementary School Research and Elementary School eBook Collection support elementary school students, which includes encyclopedias specifically for kids, articles from children's magazines including Highlights and Junior Scholastic, and a large image collection.
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Fiero Code - Adult & Youth Resource
An education platform that teaches a variety of coding skills through a series of fun, game-based tutorials and projects.
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Fold3
Fold3 provides quick and easy access to over 500 million indexed and digitized military records, including service records, documents, photos, and draft cards for those who served.
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Global Newsstream
A resource of over 6,000 publications from around the world, featuring the full-text of many major metropolitan newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Barron's, and over 6,000 other publications from around the world. Obituaries are included in full-text coverage.
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Health Source: Consumer Edition
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, and children's health. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.
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HeritageQuest Online
Search for census records, public directories, federal census 1790-1950, PERSI, Revolutionary War files, Freedman's Bank Records, and more.
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High School Magazine Collection - Youth Resource
Designed for high school libraries, this research database contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press.
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History Reference Source
History Reference Center and History Reference Center eBooks covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, and contain full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents & related eBooks.
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Hobbies & Crafts Source
Get your creative on! Find arts and crafts; games and electronics; models; needlework; outdoors and nature; and scrapbooking and paper crafts.
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Home Improvement Source
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home and garden from more than 130 reference books.
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LearningExpress for Test Prep, Computer Skills, & Jobs and Careers
Learning Express Library includes resources for job and career success, test prep, and computer skills.
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Legal Forms Illinois
Find customizable up-to-date Illinois legal forms for use by individuals, small businesses, and legal professionals.
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Legal Information Source
Resources to assist you in legal matters of all kinds, including business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate, and rights and disputes. Includes full-text reference books from Nolo, the nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
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LinkedIn Learning
Access a vast video library of expert-led, in-depth courses on business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve professional and personal goals.
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Literary Reference Source
Literary Reference Source and Literary Reference eBooks contain literary criticisms, plot summaries and synopses, book reviews, full-text short stories and poems, research guides, lesson plans, citation tools to support student learning.
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MasterFILE Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines including 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, fashion, photos, maps, and flags.
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Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Offers information on health topics, human genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes sourced from more than 1,600 selected organizations and provides 40,000 links to authoritative health information in English and 18,000 links to information in Spanish.
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Middle School Search - Youth Resource
Resources and eBooks to support elementary and middle school students, including biographies, magazines, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Includes Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic, and dozens more. Articles include reading level indicators (Lexile).
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Morningstar Investment Center (from home)
Access from home comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and closed-end funds.
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Morningstar Investment Center (in library)
Access while in the library comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and closed-end funds.
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New York Times All Access at Home
Enjoy everything the New York Times has to offer including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic with this 24-hour access pass. Download individual apps for Games, Cooking, and the Athletic. Watch this video to get started.
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New York Times All Access In-Library
Enjoy everything the New York Times has to offer including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Download individual apps for Games, Cooking, and the Athletic. Watch this video to get started.
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Newspaper Source Plus
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, news magazines, and television and radio transcripts.
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Newspapers.com - By Ancestry
Newspapers.com Library Edition is an extensive online database of over 21,000 historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the early 2000s. It contains a diverse blend of well-known regional and local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries.
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NoveList K-8
Reading recommendations for children's fiction, searchable by Lexile, subject, and grade level.
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Points of View Reference Source
Resources to understand issues, develop critical thinking skills, and develop persuasive arguments. Includes essays, overviews, articles, and transcripts on citizens' rights, earth and environmental issues, global issues, health and medicine, and media and communications.
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Press Reader
Enjoy access to more than 7,000 magazines and newspapers from around the world including the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Newsweek.
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Public Records (from home)
Search public records for new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies for Illinois. Includes Check Illinois database for background check information. This database works best on a computer or tablet and may not be accessible on a phone.
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Public Records (in library)
Search public records for new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies for Illinois. Includes Check Illinois database for background check information. This database works best on a computer or tablet and may not be accessible on a phone.
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Reference Solutions
Directory of over 100 million U.S. and Canadian businesses (including historical date) and 155 million residential phone numbers.
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Scholastic Teachables
Provides access to free printables and curriculum supports for lessons on a variety of topics for grades PreK-8.
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Science Reference Source
Find full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, Nature Picture Library.
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Small Engine Repair Source
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawnmowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.
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Transparent Language
Learn a new language using a self-paced, interactive online language-learning system with courses in over 100 languages, including English.
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Value Line Investment
Contains information about stocks, including small and large cap companies. Research individual stocks and markets and learn about investments.
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WorldCat Discovery
Search the catalog to request items from libraries across the country. You will need to first login using your Indian Prairie library card and PIN. Don't know your PIN? Call us or click the chat icon on the right side of the screen to start a conversation.
