A comprehensive guide that helps you build and maintain well-rounded collections of nonfiction and fiction books.

Creativebug is an all ages crafting resource with video tutorials on everything from knitting and crocheting to art and design for crafters of all experience levels. There are also downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes at your fingertips.

Images, videos, and full-text articles.

Information on how to request genealogy records from the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

Resources for Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development, and English as a Second Language.

Reviews and recommendations for service and retail providers throughout Chicago. Patrons using remote access will be required to create a login using their email address.

Find accredited businesses and charities and file complaints, if needed.

Look up public records in northern Illinois.

Full text of the newspaper 1849 to the present.

Product ratings, reviews, recommendations, brand reliability, and buying advice.

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