Digital Collection

Stay informed about local, national, and international topics and events.

In-library use only. Explore your unique family history with billions of global records, including U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals, books, photos, and more.

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media, 18th century to today.

Offers repair information, schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Explore a curated collection of e-books on Illinois and Chicago history, along with a wide range of classics.

Over 390,000 biographies, featuring complete texts from Biography Today and Biography Magazine, alongside thousands of narrative biographies.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Explore news with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection, featuring current and archived issues, full-color pages, and online-only content, accessible remotely 24/7 on any device.

Provides repair, maintenance, and service information for popular vehicles.

Access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from various library-friendly publishers.

This award-winning website is a trusted source for consumer product information and advice, helping users make informed purchasing decisions. It also offers tips on saving money, improving personal finances, enhancing health, and more.

Unlock your creative potential with extensive video-on-demand learning in crafts and hobbies. Enjoy step-by-step tutorials at your own pace across 20 creative interests.

Discover news via the Daily Herald Collection, featuring current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles, and online-only content. Accessible remotely 24/7 on any device.

The Digital Library of Illinois provides downloadable audiobooks and e-books that can be checked out like library books. Users can read online or download content to transfer to portable media devices.

Access to car, motorcycle, and commercial Illinois driver's license practice tests. Online manuals in English, Spanish, and Russian.

This e-book collection enhances learning for 6-8 students in all subjects.

Provide high school students, educators, and administrators with convenient access to a collection of popular e-books, featuring classic literature, historical documents, and reference materials.

This e-book collection enhances learning for K-5 students in all subjects.