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Create and export marketing lists, research your business competition, and discover information about companies by location or type of business. Includes an online chat to assist with searches. Phone listings of over 30 million businesses and 220 million U.S. residents. Additional capabilities include Find a Business Profile Perform a Job Search Find a Person Perform… Read More about A to Z

Educational games, books, puzzles, and songs. For children ages 2–8.… Read More about ABCmouse

Automotive diagnostic and repair information. Better understand the repairs recommended by your shop and ensure that you are getting a fair price. Access on a library computer or on the library’s Wi-Fi.… Read More about Alldata

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) Read More about American Sign Language

Census, birth, marriage, and death records. Access on a library computer or on the library’s Wi-Fi.… Read More about Ancestry

The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more. When prompted to redeem your gift, just log in to your existing account or create a new one.… Read More about Athletic, The

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. Read More about Auto Repair Source

Select either the “RAILS” or “biblioboard open access” from the BiblioBoard main menu to browse curations that include collections, anthologies, images, and ebooks. Download content using the BiblioBoard Library app. If you create a user account profile while you are in Illinois, you can access BiblioBoard when you are outside of Illinois download content to… Read More about BiblioBoard

Homework Help, 2-11 pm daily Skill-Building Personalized eLearning Tools 24-Hour Writing Lab Homework Question Submission Adult Learning Center Foreign Language Lab/Spanish-Speaking Support Live Chess Tutoring… Read More about Brainfuse HelpNow

Homework Help Job Seeker Assistance Resume Assistance Interview Prep Live Assistance Career Resources Skill-Building Personalized eLearning Tools 24-Hour Writing Lab Homework Question Submission Foreign Language Lab/Spanish-Speaking Support… Read More about Brainfuse JobNow

The America's News Chicago Community Collection from NewsBank provides digital access to text and some digital formats of newspapers and news magazines, as well as special reports and hot topics. Publications include: Chicago Sun-Times Daily Herald Glen Ellyn Suburban Life The Courier of College of DuPage The Atlantic Field & Stream Newsweek Parenting Popular Science… Read More about Chicago Community Collection

Service reviews and price research. Read More about Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook

Text and image versions of the Chicago Sun-Times daily newspaper. Read More about Chicago Sun-Times

Search full text articles from 1985 – today. Historical archive of articles going back to 1849. Primary sources and obituaries. For historical content from 1849 – 1996, please use ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune.… Read More about Chicago Tribune

Baooks and journals for Middle and Junior High School-age Students. Includes categories for Award Winners, Essential Titles, Recommended Titles, Supplemental Titles, 2022 Books, 2023 Books, Full Text Book Reviews. Read More about Complete Core Collections

Full-text articles to support research in aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, and nutrition. Includes teen health topics for teens and parents. Read More about Consumer Health Complete

Access the Consumer Reports website, complete with Product Reviews, Ratings, Recommendations, and the Buying Guide for cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Read More about Consumer Reports

Easy-to-use, high-quality online art and craft education resource with unlimited access to classes for every skill level, printables, and project ideas Read More about Creativebug

Articles from July 1997 through today Read More about Daily Herald

Daily Herald Collection – 1995-Current Explore Glen Ellyn history through local news, events and people with the Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.… Read More about Daily Herald Collection

Resources to prepare for the Illinois DMV Permit Written Test. Includes virtual 360 degree road simulations, a behind-the-wheel simulator, DMV Genie app, and a checklist for items you need before you go!… Read More about Driving Tests

Search and view the full text of eBooks. Read More about eBooks on EbscoHost

Borrow and read ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines using the Libby app, on a Kindle device, in a browser, or using an EPUB reader. Read More about eMediaLibrary – OverDrive

Search vetted information from trusted resources provided by EBSCO, a company that provides access to research through libraries. Read More about Explora

Learn about your family history with FamilySearch records, resources, and services. FamilySearch International, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the largest genealogical organization in the world and has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Access on a library computer… Read More about FamilySearch

Illinois’ Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) information on art, biography, business, conferences, consumer research, economics, education, engineering, health, homework, humanities, law, medicine, proceedings, public affairs, science, social sciences, and technology. Read More about FirstSearch

New AI Powered search recommendations provide personalized music selections. Download the app or use your computer to start streaming or downloading your music today. Access over 18 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free! Freegal Music+ is a free… Read More about Freegal

Reference ebooks on biography, business, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nations/world, religion, science, social science, and technology. Read More about Gale Ebooks

Digital images of microfilm of the following newspapers and dates. Access on a library computer or on the library’s Wi-Fi. Glen Ellyn Echo April 16, 1900 – November 23, 1900 Glen Ellyn Enterprise April 26, 1906 – July 26, 1906 The Beacon Dec. 4, 1925 – June 4, 1926 The Glen Ellyian/The Glen Ellyan 1912-1922… Read More about Glen Ellyn Newspaper Archive

Available for 1973-2011 Read More about Glenbard South Digital Yearbooks

Available for 1940-2011 Read More about Glenbard West Digital Yearbooks

Full-text articles to support research in history and genealogy and lesson plans to support student learning. Read More about History Reference Center

Borrow, stream, and download up to 10 movies, TV series, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics per month on your computer or using the Hoopla app on your device. Follow the prompts to create an account, select Glen Ellyn Public Library, and enter your library card number and PIN to borrow Hoopla content. Maximum Loan Periods Audiobooks… Read More about Hoopla

Curations include: Arcadia Publishing/The History Press | Over 300 e-books from Arcadia Publishing that focus on the history of Illinois towns and significant events in the state’s past. Award-Winning Illinois Authors Illinois Libraries Community Collections Indie Illinois: Discover Books from Local Authors RAILS Community Collections… Read More about Inkie.org Library

Update May 5, 2023: If you receive a “blocked library” error, please use the option to Add Library Card or follow these instructions. Rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS, and thousands of… Read More about Kanopy

Assistance for legal matters of all kinds. Exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms. Read More about Legal Information Source

Libby is an app that allows you to borrow thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. Libby provides access to materials that are part of eMediaLibrary – OverDrive. No fines – titles will be returned automatically Check out titles for up to 21 days Borrow up… Read More about Libby

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Read More about LinkedIn Learning

Novels, short stories, poems, plot summaries and synopses, and literary criticism. Research guides, lesson plans, and citation tools support student learning. Read More about Literary Reference

Language learning for kids Read More about Little Pim

My Suburban Life Collection – 2007-Current Explore Glen Ellyn history through local news, events and people with My Suburban Life Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.… Read More about Local Glen Ellyn News

Storytime for kids in Languages Other Than English (LOTE). Thousands of bilingual audio-picture books in 100+ world languages, all narrated by native-speaking voice talents. Each book is leveled and paired with quizzes and learning activities.… Read More about LOTE4Kids

More than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests. Read More about Mango

Use the Weiss Ratings Medigap Report to build your own customized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner with step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan, which plans are right for you and which insurance company has the lowest rates. Enter your name, age, gender and zip code, and get immediate access to your custom… Read More about Medigap Buyer’s Guide

Abstracts for all areas of medicine. Part of the Statewide Illinois Library Catalog.… Read More about Medline

Financial information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and market overviews. Includes portfolio tools and calculators to determine your optimal asset mix. Read More about Morningstar Investment Research Center

Naperville Sun Collection – 1997-Current< Explore Glen Ellyn history through local news, events and people with the Naperville Sun Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.… Read More about Naperville Sun Collection

Understand the world. Navigate life. Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives and practical advice on nearly every topic — from the vital issues shaping our… Read More about New York Times, The

Understand the world. Navigate life. Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives and practical advice on nearly every topic — from the vital issues shaping our… Read More about New York Times, The (in library)

Reading recommendations for kids’ fiction and nonfiction that you can search by Lexile, subject, and grade level. Read More about NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, and more. Includes audiobook recommendations and read-alikes. Read More about NoveList Plus

NYT Cooking is an inspiring cooking guide, innovative and interactive kitchen tool, and diverse recipe collection that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the world’s best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. When prompted to redeem your gift, just log in to your existing account or create… Read More about NYT Cooking

Instant access to ebooks and audiobooks through the Palace app, no matter where you are. Read More about Palace

Resources for students to understand issues, develop criticial 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. Read More about Points of View Reference Source

Design and export your own ebook using Pressbooks software. Get your novel, memoir, poetry collection, or children’s book into ebook and print-ready formats. Pressbooks is an easy-to-use, online tool that allows you to create professional-quality versions of your ebook in various file formats including ePUB, MOBI, and PDF.… Read More about Pressbooks (from inkie.org)

Search the most recent U.S. newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites, as well as archives through the 1980s. Content includes articles from over 3100 state, regional, national, and international newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Daily Herald, Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more. Read More about ProQuest U.S. Newsstream

Public and marketing-oriented data for the Chicago-land area, including information on new homeowners and business, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies. If you are at the library using the library’s wi-fi or on a library computer, please use this link to access Public Records.… Read More about Public Records Database

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, and Nature Picture Library. Read More about Science Reference Center

Manage your account, place holds, and access your card from your device! Read More about SWAN Libraries + App

Access read-alongs, chapter book ebooks, audiobooks, online puzzles, graphic novels, and games on your computer or using the app on your device. Books are available in Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Chinese. Some books include quizzes to assess the reader’s comprehension. Find books based on time to read, accelerated reader level, Lexile score, Common Core… Read More about Tumble Book Library

Math story books and quizzes to help with any subject, available anywhere online. Lessons include animation, narration, and highlighted text so kids can follow along! Best-selling series like Math Start, Math Counts, Sir Cumference, Mouse Math, and lesson plans for teachers. Read More about TumbleMath

On-demand video courses released monthly in business & management technology languages career skills art hobbies personal growth… Read More about Udemy

Investment advice on stocks, industries, and the economy. Read More about Value Line

The Wall Street Journal articles from January 1984 through today. Read More about Wall Street Journal, The

Use Weiss Financial Ratings to find information about budgeting, investing in stocks and mutual funds, and managing debt. Check the financial strength of your bank, credit union, or insurance company. Explore the Financial Literacy Tools section for valuable tips and information on buying a home, saving for your child’s education, planning for retirement, protecting yourself… Read More about Weiss Financial Ratings

Leading online publication known for its comprehensive coverage of global affairs, politics, and international relations. A trusted information source that doesn’t just report world news but explains it. Read More about World Politics Review

Access catalogs of over 10,000 libraries worldwide. Read More about WorldCat