Country information from the US Central Intelligence Agency.

US Department of State listing.

Genealogical records from all over the world.

Statewide Death Index Pre-1916 – 1950, Marriage Index 1763 – 1900, and Illinois Veterans Index.

Genealogical and historical records for more than 60 countries.

Create a free account to access billions of records worldwide including censuses, church records, vital records, naturalization documents, passenger arrival lists, digitized books, and more. Use the FamilySearch Wiki and the FamilySearch Learning Center to learn about topics within genealogy. The Downers Grove Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which can provide access to locked records.

Over 60 million records of immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1820 – 1957.

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

Over 30,000 genealogical and local history databases. This resource is normally only accessible from inside the library.

History, politics, and geography of 193 countries. Includes maps, flags, and photos for grades 4 – 8.

ESL and basic skills tutoring.

Statistics and discussions of poverty in the US and its government policy.