Digital Library

Digital library covering regional, state, and ethnic cuisines for the entire country, with over 6,000 recipes. Search articles on American food culture, food production from harvest to table, or individual ingredients. Research the history of American food through vintage cookbooks, historical TV ads, and more!

Comprehensive database of food and food culture for over 170 countries. This database includes food culture articles, thousands of traditional recipes, ingredient articles, historical timelines, glossaries, and 2,000+ food quotes. Content is available in over 100 languages.

Ancestry Library Edition provides users the ability to research genealogy and family history online. Search record collections, view original documents, and save copies of records via email. For in-library use only. (No library card required!)

Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans, and light trucks.

Biblioboard has eBooks of literary classics, local Illinois authors, and self-published titles, as well as articles, and public domain videos and images. No waiting to borrow! Free for all Illinois residents. Need help?

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.

Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.

Explora provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive database with more than 4.4 billion records, delivering an essential collection of genealogical and historical resources dating back to the 1700s. Records include unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more for in-library or at-home use.

The Hobbies & Crafts Source contains thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books, as well as recipes, “how-to” videos, and hobby profiles for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts, and recreation activitie

Designed for high school libraries and oƯers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.

This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.