Resources

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Digital Library of Illinois (Libby)

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Powered by Libby (formerly known as Overdrive), we have combined our exclusive e-content titles with other libraries to provide a much larger selection of materials to choose from, while still maintaining first dibs on titles we will continue to add regularly.

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Explora

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Start your research project here. Explora delivers results from multiple sources including articles, ebooks, essays, and primary source documents.”

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Freegal Music

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The Freegal® Music service allows patrons to access a collection spanning over 15 million songs, music videos and audiobooks from more than 40,000 music labels worldwide including Sony Music, Epic, RCA, and Columbia. Freegal® Music also offers a completely rebuilt mobile app and website which utilizes modern application practices to ensure an easy-to-use and enjoyable experience.

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Hoopla

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Stream & download movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on most any device. 

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Kanopy

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Stream full-length independent, foreign, classic & documentary films for free, brought to you by your public library. Over 30,000 films are offered.

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KanopyKids

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Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages that promote positive social and emotional development and inspire creativity in young minds.

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Mango Languages

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Language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, with free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking.

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Middle Search Plus

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Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports.

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PressReader

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Magazines and newspapers from around the world with instant, unlimited access (includes Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times).

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Primary Search

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Primary Search is a full-text database of carefully curated content for elementary school aged children. It includes full text for the most popular children's magazines, e-books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

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Resources for Parents and Teachers

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This page consolidates several digital and print resources in one easy to find location aimed at parents, teachers, and homeschooling.

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Tumblebooks

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For Grades Pre-K - 6. Watch, listen and read your favorite picture books as they come to life with animation.

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