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ABCmouse.com - use this link at the library
3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities. For ages 2-7. From Age of Learning, Inc.
Good for:ABCmouse.com - use this link from home
After entering your library card number, you will be asked to create an account with your email address and a password. If you are using a mobile device, you will be prompted to download the app. If you are using a computer, you will be directed to the website after creating an account. Access is free through your library.
Good for:Academic Search Premier
Multidisciplinary research database, providing acclaimed full-text journals, magazines and other valuable resources.
Good for:Access Video on Demand
Find world-class documentaries, independent films, educational and instructional videos & more. Sources include HBO, PBS, BBC, History Channel, A&E, National Geographic & Ken Burns.
Good for:Adult Learning Center from HelpNow
Live one-on-one coaching to improve your computer skills on MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also includes resume writing assistance and practice tests for the GED and U.S. Citizenship Test.
Good for:ALLDATA In-library only
Automotive database covering vehicles from 1982 to the present.
Good for:Alt HealthWatch
Full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
Good for:American Kennel Club Digital Library & Archives
Search the complete run of the AKC Gazette, the official journal of the sport of dogs since 1889, and over 100 years of catalogs from dog shows & events hosted by AKC clubs across the country.
Good for:America’s News Magazines
Access to current and past issues of popular magazines including Newsweek, New Republic and The Atlantic.
Good for:Ancestry Library Edition In-library only
This is the library version of Ancestry.com. It allows you to search billions of genealogy records from the U.S. and around the world in a single search. Intro to Ancestry.com from ProQuest
Good for:ArtistWorks
Step-by-step instructional videos for learning to play musical instruments. PLEASE NOTE: ArtistWorks is now accessible in the Libby App. Click here to get the Libby app. Log in with your library card. Click here to get the desktop version. Scroll down & find it in "Extras"
Good for:Auto Repair Source
A user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed.
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BiblioBoard
Illinois residents have access to thousands of e-resources free of charge & no library card is required. Enjoy ebooks, images & videos – the collection includes classic fiction, children’s fiction, graphic novels, Chicago authors and much more. Download the BiblioBoard app (from the iTunes app store for iOS or from the Google Play Store for Android). Create an account profile and be able to access the collections while outside of Illinois. You will also have the ability to download content for offline reading, and to add bookmarks and notes.
Good for:Biography In Context
Meet someone new with Biography in Context Learn about people from all walks of life including athletes, entertainers, politicians, historical figures, authors and many others.
Good for:Biography Reference Source
Provides thousands of unique, full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
Good for:Black Americans in Gale in Context Biography
Portraits of 561 prominent Black Americans.
Good for:Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality
3,000 documents focused on six different phases of Black Freedom: Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860); The Civil War and the Reconstruction Era (1861-1877); Jim Crow Era from 1878 to the Great Depression (1878-1932); The New Deal and World War II (1933-1945); The Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1946-1975); The Contemporary Era (1976-2000)
Good for:BookBrowse
An online magazine for booklovers - including reviews, previews, "behind the book" backstories, author interviews, reading guides, and much more. Sign up here for the BookBrowse newsletter.
Good for:BookFLIX
Explore a variety of classic video storybooks and related nonfiction eBooks in one of nine learning categories. Also includes Spanish titles and educational games. For grades Pre-K – 3.
Good for:Book Index with Reviews
Information on over 5 million book titles from publications including Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist and others.
Good for:BookPage
Find expert book recommendations for the best books to read in all genres. Free access to current and prior issues. To sign up to receive reading recommendations in your favorite genres, click here
Good for:Britannica Library
Enhanced version of Encyclopedia Britannica with a world atlas, primary source documents, historical highlights and media updates. Click on the Thistle in the upper-right corner to access Teach Britannica (resources for teachers.)
Good for:Britannica Library for Children
Enhanced version of Encyclopedia Britannica geared to primary grades. Includes world atlas, primary source documents, and recommended web sites.
Good for:Britannica Library for Young Adults
Includes primary source documents and historical highlights among search results.
Good for:Business ebooks from EBSCO
Collection covers: Business ethics, Career development, Computers and technology, Finance, Human resources, Industry and labor Leadership and management, Marketing, Advertising and public relations, Sales and selling and more.
Good for:Business Source Elite
Encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 491 active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals.
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Chess Tutoring with Live Tutors from Brainfuse
Learn the basics of chess, strategies, tactics and maneuvers. Click on Expert Help, then Featured Service. Tutors available 3:00pm -9:00 pm
Good for:Chicago Community Coverage
Explore and stay informed on local and state topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Includes the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Des Plaines Journal and other Illinois newspapers.
Good for:Chicago Sun-Times from NewsBank
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection from 1986-Current. 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.
Good for:Chicago Tribune
Full text from 1985 to the present. Includes obituaries.
Good for:Chicago Tribune 1849–1999 (Proquest Historical Newspapers)
This digitized, full text version of the newspaper includes photographs, ads and obituaries from 1849–1999.
Good for:Chicago Tribune from PressReader - Temporarily Unavailable
Read today’s Chicago Tribune in full-page format, with photographs and ads.
Good for:ComicsPlus - Children’s Library
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits. Select Des Plaines Public Library and create an account to get started. Age Guidelines How To Navigate Comics Plus
Good for:ComicsPlus - Full Collection
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits. Children's, Teen, Young Adult & Adult content. Select Des Plaines Public Library and create an account to get started. Age Guidelines How To Navigate ComicsPlus
Good for:ComicsPlus Teen Library
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone. No holds. No wait lists. No limits. Kid, Teen & Young Adult content. Select Des Plaines Public Library and create an account to get started. Age Guidelines How To Navigate Comics Plus
Good for:Complete Resource Guide for People with Disabilities, 2024
Information resources for people with disabilities, supplemented with statistics.
Good for:Consumer Health Complete
Supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics & provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness - from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Good for:Consumer Reports
We offer free access to ConsumerReports.org to anyone at the library and to Des Plaines residents from home. You'll find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, travel and more.
Good for:Consumers’ Checkbook - in library
This is a good source for local consumer information for the home, cars, health care (including physicians & dentists) personal services and more. It includes Chicago Consumers' Checkbook. You'll be asked to register with Consumers' Checkbook for home use. Watch our video Help With Finding Good Service Providers!
Good for:Contemporary Authors
Entries on thousands of authors with full text articles.
Good for:Crain’s Chicago Business from NewsBank
Full text 2000-current.
Good for:Creativebug
More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Stay Crafty with Creativebug
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Daily Herald from NewsBank
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Daily Herald.
Good for:Data Axle Reference Solutions - formerly ReferenceUSA
A directory of information on U.S. and Canadian companies including job listings and new businesses. Also has residential listings and a physician/dentist directory.
Good for:Depression Handbook & Resource Guide
Information for anyone struggling with depression – one of the most common mental health illnesses in the U.S. - including family and friends of individuals who are suffering from depression and related mental health issues. For those providing care and support to individuals with depression, this resource provides easy-to-understand and helpful information and connects readers to many sources of support.
Good for:Des Plaines Journal from NewsBank
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Des Plaines Journal 2010 - current.
Good for:Des Plaines Memory
An online collection of photographs, postcards, letters and more all detailing Des Plaines' rich history. A great tool for doing historical and genealogical research.
Good for:DMV Practice Tests - Free
Free DMV permit practice tests: car, motorcycle & CDL.
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EBSCOhost
Search multiple EBSCO databases including MasterFILE Premier, Academic Search Premier, Book Index with Reviews, History Reference Center, BIR Entertainment and more at the same time.
Economist in PressReader
Users have unlimited access in the library and 24 hours of access from home (including for downloads.) Issues may be downloaded or read again after 24 hours. 90-day backfile available.
Good for:Encyclopedia.com
Search over 200 individual encyclopedias and reference books from trusted publishers.
Good for:Encyclopedia of Chicago
The electronic version of the Encyclopedia of Chicago covers Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area. The encyclopedia is a work of the Newberry Library and the Chicago Historical Society.
Good for:Experiment Central
Detailed information on more than 300 science experiments for upper elementary and older students. Search by key word or by alphabetical list of science topics.
Good for:Explora
Browse topics of interest or search for a topic of your choice to find articles, primary source documents and videos. Search results can be limited to magazines, news, biographies and more.
Good for:Explora Middle Schools
Full text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents.
Good for:Explora Primary Schools
An easy way to find out about everything from animals to current events. Search by keyword or topic. Perfect for research projects!
Good for:Explora Secondary Schools
Articles, videos, images, primary source documents and more. For high school research projects and homework.
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FamilySearch.org - DPPL is now an affiliate library! In-library only
As an affiliate library, DPPL is able to offer access to FamilySearch’s two billion digitized records plus about 400 million original records not available to the public outside the library. These digital records include images and names indexes. Users must create an account to use this database. FamilySearch
Good for:Financial Literacy for Teens
Learn about: Making a Budget - Renting an Apartment - Career Advancement Checking Accounts - Managing Debt - Identity Theft Buying a Car-Saving for College -Becoming an Investor
Good for:FirstSearch
13 databases, including ArticleFirst, ERIC, WorldCat, GPO and MEDLINE.
Good for:Fold3
Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Historical documents like the National Archives Holocaust Records are also included. A useful tool for historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families and teachers. Intro to Fold3 from ProQuest
Good for:Freegal Music
Freegal Music is a music service that provides access to 15 million songs and it is free with your library card. This streaming service is available 24 hours a day with no advertising!
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Gale Courses
Online courses on a wide range of topics including technology, computer applications, accounting, law, web design, healthcare and personal enrichment. Foreign language courses for Spanish, French, Italian & Japanese are also offered. New classes begin every month and last for six weeks. To get started, create an account with your Des Plaines library card. Certificates of completion are available for some courses.
Good for:Gale eBooks - formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
Thousands of specialized reference sources. Search the entire collection or a particular subject area.
Gale PowerSearch
Search for articles and book excerpts in Biography in Context, Gale eBooks at the same time using PowerSearch.
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Health Care from Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Information on 650,000 U.S. physicians and dentists.
Good for:Health & Medicine Collection
A collection of eBooks on health & medicine.
Good for:Health Source: Consumer Edition
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports and pamphlets.
Good for:HelpNow
Free online homework help for users of all ages. The site provides study tools such as video lessons, practice tests, and virtual flashcards in reading and math for students in K – 2 grade and all core subjects in higher grades along with access to virtual tutors, an interactive writing lab, assistance in filling out FAFSA applications, and career support. Spanish speaking tutors are available: tutoría en español.
Good for:HelpNow (en español)
AYUDA GRATIS EN LÍNEA para estudiantes, Grados K–12
Good for:Heritage Hub
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States. This one-of-a-kind collection helps patrons and family historians uncover new family members and understand family relationships on a deeper level than ever before.
Good for:HeritageQuest Online
Explore local histories, mine census data and search thousands of other records to find your ancestors and build your family tree. Intro to HeritageQuest from ProQuest
Good for:History Reference Center
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
Good for:Hobbies & Crafts Source
A DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity.
Good for:Home Improvement Source
Full text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images.
Hoopla
Borrow digital movies, music and audiobooks with your Des Plaines library card. No holds, no fees. Stream through your internet.
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inkie.org
A suite of resources available to everyone in Illinois at no charge. It offers local authors and creators an outlet to format and publish their books and provides access to self-published materials.
Good for:Investment Newsletters
The library receives several investor newsletters. Many of these may be accessed online, but only while in the library.
Good for:Investopedia
An award-winning site that helps first time investors, experienced investors, business owners, professionals, financial advisors, and executives looking to improve their knowledge and skills. Free website.
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Kanopy
This streaming service includes independent, foreign, classic & documentary films. Over 30,000 films are offered, including The Criterion Collection, Media Education Foundation, The Great Courses, New Day Films and more. A Des Plaines Library card number is required to sign up.
Kanopy Kids
Includes Oscar® nominated family films, PBS kids favorites, literary classic adaptations: Where The Wild Things Are, Johnny Appleseed, Little Red Hen & more.
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LearningExpress Library
An easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, learn basic computer skills and more.
Good for:Legal Forms Library
Free forms for divorce, leases, wills, power of attorney, name changes, leases and more.
Good for:Legal Information Source
Offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. Includes a wide selection of federal & state legal forms.
Good for:LibraryAware Newsletters
Sign up for LibraryAware newsletters on your favorite genre or topic and get new book suggestions delivered directly to your inbox.
Good for:Life Magazine Archive (1936-2000)
More than 2,200 issues. Covers international & American current events.
Good for:Literary Reference Source
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.
Good for:Literature Criticism - Gale eBooks
Resources on a variety of topics in literary criticism and individual works.
Good for:Literature - Search Modern Novelists, Poems, Short Stories & more
A collection of eBooks and other resources on literature and literary criticism. From Gale Cengage Learning.
Good for:LOTE4Kids – Storytime in other languages
Digital books in 70+ languages with English translations. Languages include Spanish, Polish, Gujarati, Italian, French & Ukrainian. Listen & read along! Download the LOTE4Kids App
Good for:M
Mango Languages
Mango offers a variety of fun ways to help you learn another language, including English. A voice comparison feature compares your pronunciation to a native speaker’s. Use it on your computer or tablet or on your cellphone, by downloading the mobile app.
Good for:MasterFILE Complete
Full text for periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education and science. Links to video files including television shows like the Today Show and Meet the Press. Full text from reference books and more.
Good for:Medigap from Weiss Ratings
Build Your Own Customized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner. Get step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan, which plans are right for you and which insurance company has the lowest rates. CLICK HERE to watch a video presentation from Weiss ratings.
Good for:Medline
You'll find article citations for all areas of medicine, mainly for the medical profession. Produced by the National Library of Medicine.
Good for:Morningstar Investing Center
Stock and mutual fund research database for the individual investor.
Good for:MyHeritage Library Edition
Includes birth, death and marriage records; the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses; immigration, military and tombstone records; and nearly 5 billion family tree profiles. More than 14 billion historical records from all over the world.
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National Geographic
This searchable archive of over 100 years of National Geographic magazine (1888–present) includes every page and every photograph from the iconic, award winning magazine.
Good for:National Geographic Kids
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Good for:NewspaperArchive
Find historical newspaper articles from 1607 - present, births, deaths, and more. Search billions of records by location or newspaper title to help you find exactly who or what you are looking for. Includes a large collection of Illinois newspapers, including the Daily Herald.
Good for:Newspapers.com - Library Edition
Historical newspapers archive from the 1700's - 2000's - 4,000+ news titles from the U.S. and around the world. For researchers, historians, genealogists, teachers and students. Intro to Newspapers.com from ProQuest
Good for:Newspaper Source Plus
Full text from hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers.
Good for:New York Times All Access - free, unlimited access to NYT.com. This includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter & The Athletic.
To activate your access, click on "Redeem," then log in or register. You'll have 24 hours of unlimited access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter & The Athletic before you will need to reactivate your "subscription." Please note that each product requires its own app for access.
Good for:New York Times - free, unlimited access to NYT.com News AT THE LIBRARY. In-library only
Unlimited access to the NYTimes.com News on any device during your visit. Create a free account, or log in. Gain access to limited free articles, news alerts, select newsletters, podcasts and some daily games.
Good for:Niche Academy Tutorials
Tutorials on how to use several library databases, how to get a library card and more.
Good for:NoveList Plus
Helps you find new fiction and nonfiction books to read by searching favorite authors, titles, subjects, and genres.
Good for:NoveList Plus K–8
Helps you find new fiction books to read by searching favorite authors, titles, subjects, and genres. For children in grades K-8.
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Overdrive/Digital Library of Illinois
Downloadable audiobooks, ebooks and videos. Available with your DPPL card. Play/view items on your computer or see the list of compatible devices. mp3 audiobooks will play on Apple iPods. Quick reference guide.
Overdrive Magazines
Read full digital copies of your favorite magazines with the Overdrive service. Download the Overdrive Libby App or read on your computer.
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Points of View Reference Source
Covers hundreds of topics, each with an Overview (objective background/description), Point (argument) and Counterpoint (opposing argument). Each topic also features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.
Good for:Practice tests in SkillSurfer - part of HelpNow from Brainfuse
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL, ASVAB and more.
Good for:PressReader
You'll find current newspapers and magazines in several languages, presented in full-page format with photographs, advertisements, crossword puzzles and cartoons. This is a great way to read international news or develop your skills with another language. To create an account, click on "Sign in" then "Library or Group" & select DP Public Library.
Good for:ProCitizen | Preparación para obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense
Si ya tienes un nombre de estudiante y contraseña de Pronunciator, puedes iniciar sesión a continuación. De lo contrario, regístrate donde dice "¿Es tu primera vez aquí?" y recibirás un nombre de estudiante y contraseña que funcionán tanto para Pronunciator como ProCitizen.
Good for:ProCitizen | Preparing you for U.S. Citizenship
If you already have a Pronunciator student name and password, you can log in below. If you don't, register under "First time here?" and you'll receive a student name and password that will work for both Pronunciator and ProCitizen!
Good for:Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun way to learn any of 80 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. ESL courses are available for speakers of several languages. For adults and children. For children's courses, select a language & click on Learners Guides. Our subscription also includes free access to the Bluebird app!
Good for:Pronunciator Español
Pronunciator es una forma divertida de aprender cualquiera de los 87 idiomas con lecciones autodirigidas, profesores en vivo, películas, música y mucho más. Los cursos de inglés como segunda lengua están disponibles para hablantes de varios idiomas. Para adultos y niños. (Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.)
Good for:Public Records from Record Information Services
Contains public record data for new businesses, real estate transactions, home foreclosures, bankruptcies and more in Illinois.
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ReferenceUSA/Data Axle Reference Solutions
A directory of information on U.S. and Canadian companies including job listings and new businesses. Also has residential listings and a physician/dentist directory.
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Science Reference Source
Allows users to conduct keyword searches or browse topics by branch of science. In addition to full-text periodicals, books, biographies and essays, it includes: More than 1,850 science videos from educational publishers including Boclips, Media4Math and Nature Picture Library. Thousands of high-quality science images from UPI, Getty, NASA and Nature Picture Library are included.
Good for:Small Business Source
Access to consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.
Good for:Small Engine Repair
Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor ..
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Teachables from Scholastic
Printables, lessons, mini-books & more. Teaching resources for every subject K-8. Search by grade level, subject, state standards, theme and/or genre. Includes classroom management tools and clip art.
Good for:Teacher Reference Center
Indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
Good for:TumbleBook Library
A collection of animated, talking picture books, puzzles and games. Includes books in Spanish and French. For best results, use Chrome on desktop computers.
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Udemy: presented by Gale - On-Demand Learning for In-Demand Skills
Thousands of online video courses covering business, technology (Office, Windows, coding, etc.,) Test Prep (GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IT Certifications & more) as well as personal development & foreign language instruction. Courses are available in several languages including Spanish & Polish. You will need a Google or Microsoft account to create an account & sign in to Udemy. Watch Video To learn how to use the "Udemy for Business" app for iOS or Android click here
Good for:Universal Class
Access to over 500 video-based courses - everything from ABC's of Algebra to Yoga 101. First time users need to create an account. Once you're logged in you will have access to the course catalog and be able to start a class. CEU (Continuing Education Units) Certificates are available. Please note: Universal Class is also accessible on the Libby App - Get the Libby app or use it in your browser. Find Universal Class in "Extras."
Good for:U.S. Major Dailies
Access to major U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. The content is available by 8am each day and provides archives stretching as far back as 1985.
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Value Line Dividend Select: Income & Growth
Monthly recommendations for companies with a high-quality dividend paying growth stock.
Good for:Value Line Research Center
The latest information on stocks, mutual funds, special situation stocks, options and convertible securities. Research reports from the various Value Line Survey publications may be viewed, printed and downloaded.
Good for:Wall Street Journal - Instant access to WSJ.com in the library In-library only
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Wall Street Journal - Paywall-free access to WSJ.com
From home, enter your DPPL card number and click ‘Login’ to begin your free access. Create a wsj.com account, or log in to an existing account. Please note: Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. Four year backfile. This service does not include WSJ mobile app access nor WSJ+ content.
Good for:Washington Post - paywall free access at the library In-library only
Unlimited free access to The Washington Post website while you're in the library.
Good for:Washington Post - paywall-free access to The Washington Post outside the library
Create a free account with an email address & password, or log in to your existing account. This process must be repeated every 7 days for continued access to the Washington Post website.
Good for:Weiss/Financial Ratings Series
Find out how your bank or credit union is doing by checking its financial strength rating. You can also find ratings for mutual funds and stocks. Consumer guides for auto, health, homeowner's and long-term care insurance are also included.
Good for:WorldCat
Millions of library records in over 400 languages. Use for interlibrary loans – Des Plaines cardholders only.
Good for:WorldCat.org
Instant access to the WorldCat catalog, which searches libraries across the country & beyond. Find books, music, videos and more and then locate them in a library nearby.
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