A to Z Maps Online
Thousands of maps including outline, antique, political, and biologic maps and flags of the world, crossword puzzles, and other teaching tools.
A to Z Food America
The world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes.
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A to Z the USA
An encyclopedia of the 55 U.S. states and territories. Includes images, antique and modern maps, states’ animal and flower, and more.
A to Z World Food
Contains traditional appetizer, main course, and dessert recipes from 174 countries around the world. Explore recipes by country, browse by ingredients, create your own own recipe list, and more.
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ALLDATA Online
Comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information. Note: This database is available in the Library only.
America's Genealogy Bank
Easily search and browse more than a billion genealogy records from 1690 to the present, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more. Includes historical newspapers, books and documents, as well as the Social Security Death Index.
America's News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Elk Grove Journal, and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Ancestry Library Edition
View records from the United States Census; military records; court, land, and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more!
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Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Bloom's Literature
Offers a comprehensive resource for the study of literature including thousands of critical essays, discussion questions, author biographies, character analyses, full-length poems, full-text reference books, full-length videos of classic plays and films, and more.
BookFlix
An engaging online literacy resource to help build a love of reading and learning in all your children. Requires Adobe Flash and cookies to be enabled.
Books and Authors
Find that next good book. Browse or search by title, author, genre, series, and other criteria.
Chicago Sun-Times Collection
Coverage of the full-text paper from 1986 to current, and full-color images from 2018 to current.
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Chicago Tribune (1985 - Present)
Find full-text articles from the Chicago Tribune newspaper dating from 1985 to the present.
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Chicago Tribune Historical Newspapers (1849-1986)
Search the historical archives of the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
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Consumer Health Complete
Provides full-text content, images and diagrams, and audio narration on a variety of subjects in health and wellness including aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, and nutrition and dietetics.
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Consumer Reports
Automobile ratings, buying guides, and recommendations from the publishers of Consumer Reports Magazine.
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Consumers' Checkbook
A nonprofit consumer information and service rating resource for the Chicagoland area.
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Access Consumer Checkbook remotely, enter your Elk Grove Village Public Library card number, then fill out the registration form.
Creativebug
Get full access to more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists and downloadable patterns. Requires signing up with an email.
CultureGrams
A primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.
Daily Herald Collection
Explore Arlington Heights and suburban area 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. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Driving Tests
Free driver education program containing practice tests and driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, and CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
EBSCO Discovery Service
EBSCO Discovery Service brings together a comprehensive collection of content from most of our databases. The service includes subject indexes and access to full-text articles from thousands of journals, magazines, and newspapers.
EBSCOhost Connection
Find articles, news, periodicals, and other premium content across EBSCOhost databases.
Educate Station
Educate Station offers weekly and monthly lesson plans for teachers and home school parents of students in per-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
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An Elk Grove Village Public Library card is required to access this resource.
Elk Grove Journal
Easily search and browse articles from 2010 to the present. Also, set up daily, weekly, or monthly email alerts for all new content within Elk Grove Journal.
Explora Public Libraries
Provides research collections on thousands of topics from the world's leading magazines and reference books. Search hundreds of professional journals, popular magazines, reference books, images, primary sources, and more.
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FirstSearch
Find articles, journals, eBooks, dissertations, and other bibliographic resources from local libraries and libraries around the world.
Fold3 Library Edition
Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
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Log in to Fold3 with your Elk Grove Village Public Library card number.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers online courses in computer skills, personal enrichment, medical, financial, and more.
Gale Courses - Languages
Gale Courses offers online courses in many subjects including language learning in Spanish, ESL, Italian, Japanese, and Sign Language.
Gale eBooks
Reference eBooks on biography, business, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nations/world, religion, science, social science, and more. Formerly called Formerly called Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Gale in Context: High School
Authoritative resource for student research. Includes a wide range of information, primary sources, overviews, videos, and more.
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General OneFile
Provides periodical and news information for researchers at all levels.
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Great Courses
Learn everything about anything with access to over 3,500 in-depth and engaging video lectures on subjects like science, history, travel, cooking, and more from award-winning experts and professors from the most respected institutions in the world. Loan period is 7 days. Access Great Courses through the Libby App under the "Extras" section.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Medical information for students, patients, and medical professionals.
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HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900's, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
HeritageQuest Online
Search U.S. federal census, banking and military records, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and more.
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Historical Newspapers
Searchable full-text and page images of more than 60 premier newspapers, including Chicago Tribune (from 1849), New York Times (from 1857), Washington Post (from 1987), Wall Street Journal (from 1889) and Los Angeles Times (from 1881). For current issues of these titles, see U.S. Newsstream.
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History Reference Source
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents.
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Hoopla Digital
Borrow digital audiobooks, ebooks, movies, music, TV shows, and more with your Elk Grove Village Public Library card. No holds, no fees. Stream through your internet.
IndieFlix
Enjoy over 7,000 high-quality award-winning feature films, box office and film festival hits, classic TV shows, documentaries, pop culture favorites, shorts, and web series from 85 countries. Access content anytime, anywhere from your computer, smartphone, or tablet with a web browser. Loan period is 7 days. Access IndieFlix content through the Libby App under the "Extras" section.
Infobase Learning
Provides curriculum-based digital reference content that spans a variety of core subject areas including history, science, literature, health, and more.
Job and Career Accelerator
Gives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired. Find information on careers, interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths, and tools to create professional resumes and cover letter.
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Kanopy
Stream more than 30,000 documentaries, movies and educational videos from thousands of producers such as Criterion Collection, PBS, Great Courses, Kino Lorber, and more. A "Kids Mode" feature is available to highlight age-appropriate titles. Access Kanopy from your PC or a mobile device. Registered users are given 35 tickets per month to watch content. Download the Flipster app: Apple Store | Google Play | Amazon | MORE
Learning Express Library
Practice tests for all levels of standardized tests, study guides, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information for students of all ages.
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LinkedIn Learning
Get unlimited access to thousands of premier video courses and tutorials taught by industry experts in business, design, management, software, and other fields. An Elk Grove Village Public Library card is required for access.
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Literary Index
Search for the title or author of a literary work to see where it's discussed in Gale's literature criticism series.
Literature Resource Center
Provides access to biographies of authors and critical analyses their works.
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Mango Languages
An interactive language learning system offering everyday conversational skills; beginning and advanced student coursework; and ESL courses. Register with a valid email or use Mango as a guest.
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MasterFILE Complete
Contains the largest collection of full-text magazines, reference books, and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading publishers. Ideal for research and school projects.
Mergent Intellect
Worldwide business information including business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, industry profiles, and much more.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Find information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and investment indexes. Includes MorningStar rating information.
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Muzzy
A fun and interactive way for children to learn new languages. Requires Adobe Flash to be enabled in your browser.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Genealogical records from all over the world.
Click the "MyHeritage Library Edition" link that appears on the next screen.
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New York Times
Get free, unlimited access to the New York Times website and mobile apps to enjoy News, Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and the Athletic content. Includes Spanish and Mandarin editions. Requires you to create a free account or log into an existing account.
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Activate a 24-hour subscription through the Elk Grove Village Library's website. Then, select the "REDEEM" button to redeem the digital access code. When the subscription runs out, come back to this page and extend it for an addition 24 hours. There is no limit to the number of times you can extend your subscription.
Newspaper Archive
Billions of newspaper articles from publications around the world dating from 1607 to present. Immerse yourself in rich historical content, as every newspaper within this archive is fully searchable by keyword and date.
Newspapers.com
Contains full and portions of runs of well-known, regional, and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s. Great for genealogy or historical research.
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Log in to Newspapers.com with your Elk Grove Village Public Library card number.
Nexis Uni
Provides access to a wide range of information on business, business resources, and newspaper and magazine articles.
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Visit Nexis Uni, then in the Find your organization section type "Elk Grove Village Public Library" in the search box and click on the search result. Finally, enter your Elk Grove Village Public Library card number and PIN.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer, software, and technology skills. Build skills in key areas and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Sign up to start learning now!
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Novelist K-8
Find titles chosen to support the school curriculum as well as the pleasure reading needs of students.
Novelist Plus
Find read-alikes based on your favorite authors, titles, or series; reading lists for popular genres and non-fiction; or reviews and discussion guides.
OmniFile Full Text Select
Provides full text articles (1994 to the present) from international and professional publications, academic journals, and trade magazines.
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PressReader
Unlimited access to current issues of thousands of newspapers and magazines including The Chicago Tribune and The Economist in an easily readable format for your computer or smartphone.
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Visit https://www.pressreader.com/ in a browser or download the PressReader app. Then click or tap "Sign in", choose "Library or Group", select Elk Grove Village Public Library, then sign in using OpenAthens with your Elk Grove Village Public Library card number and PIN.
ProQuest Newsstand
Current, global, historical, and international documents from newspapers, scholarly journals, TV/radio broadcasts, company annual reports, books, government documents, and maps.
Public Record Information Services
Illinois Records of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and auctions, and bankruptcies.
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Access Public Records remotely, select Elk Grove Village Public Library from the dropdown menu, enter your library card number, then click the "Remote RIS Library Login" button.
Qello Concerts
Watch over 1,700 full-length concerts and music documentaries on demand from your mobile or tablet device. With new releases every week, the collection spans over 30 genres from the 1920s until now. Access Qello Concerts content through the Libby App under the "Extras" section.
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Read It!
Short, nonfiction articles for adults who want to build their English reading skills. Topics include history, civics, citizenship requirements, life skills, science and more. The articles can be translated into 35 languages and have a "Read Out Loud" text to speech tool.
Reference Solutions
Create a customized list or search for individuals in the U.S. New Movers and Homeowners database. Formerly called Reference USA.
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Rosetta Stone
An interactive and immersive language-learning program available in nearly 30 different languages with over 200 hours of instruction per language.
Log in with a valid email and a password on the next screen to access Rosetta Stone.
Science Online
Offers expansive reference coverage of scientific disciplines through essays, videos, diagrams, definitions, and experiments. Science Online also helps students find a starting point for their research.
Today's Science
Offers comprehensive and in-depth explanations of important advances in biology, chemistry, environment science, space, physics, and technology.
Tutor.com
Tutor.com offers free live homework help to students in grades 4-12 succeed in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.
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U.S. Newsstream
Search the current and historical (to the 1980s) content of top news sites including Crain's Chicago Business, The New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times as well as hundreds of other local and regional sources.
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USA Today Collection
Search current and archived issues back to 1987. Full-color newspaper pages giving you the experience of reading a print newspaper, full-text articles, and content only published online.
Value Line
Reliable, unbiased, accurate, and current data on companies, industries, markets, and economies to help make evaluating investments easier and with confidence.
Wall Street Journal
Get paywall-free access to the digital edition of the Wall Street Journal, available through the Elk Grove Village Library. Read breaking news and current headlines from the U.S. and around the world.
How to Get Started
Visit the Wall Street Journal, then create a free account with your name and a valid email or log into an existing account. You will then receive complimentary access for 3 days. This process must be renewed after 3 days to continue access.
Washington Post
Get unlimited 7-day access to the Washington Post for breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world national news, entertainment, and more. Once your 7-day pass expires, return to this page to activate a new 7-day pass. Registration with an email and a password is required to receive complimentary access.
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Access the Washington Post from anywhere outside the Library, then sign up with an email or log in with an existing account.
World Book Online
World Book Encyclopedia plus an atlas and background information on current news stories.
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WorldCat
Search the OCLC catalog to find books, movies, music, and other materials in others libraries around the world.