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Available from the Coal City Public Library District
****Most resources require a Coal City Public Library District card for access from home.
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ABCmouse.com
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+). From Age of Learning, Inc.
Available for in library use only
Note: while we would love to offer access to this database from home, the vendor does not allow this method of access at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogy and local history information from over 3,000 databases
Accessible by selecting the Ancestry Icon displayed on the desktop of all library computers.
Note: while we would love to offer access to this database from home, the vendor does not allow this method of access at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
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A to Z Food America
The world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. With thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, Food America brings United States cuisines to you! |
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A to Z Maps Online
The world’s most comprehensive collection of royalty-free downloadable maps for schools, academic institutions, and public libraries. |
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A to Z the USA
A to Z information for U.S. States and Territories.
Includes: state, county, and city information; maps, flags, photos, and facts; covers all 50 states and 6 territories.
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A to Z World Food
The world's largest collection of international recipes and global food culture. With thousands of global recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, AtoZ World Food brings international cuisines to you, from Albanian byrek to Zimbabwean matemba! |
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A to Z World Travel
The world is full of awe-inspiring places, and AtoZ World Travel can help you reach them. For travelers and knowledge seekers alike, AtoZ World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more. |
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Audiobooks
Several options are available for free eBooks from your library.
· eRead Illinois - Axis 360 app available
· hoopla - hoopla app available
· OverDrive OMNI - Libby app available
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BrainFuse HelpNow
No matter where you are, get free live online homework help, play games, take practice tests, and learn. Connect with a live tutor from any device with an internet connection. |
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BrainFuse JobNow
JobNow is an innovative service that features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, career coaching, career resources, and much, much more. |
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Chilton Library
Authoritative manuals with more extensive resources in a simple-to-use, online resource that's available 24/7 wherever there's an available internet connection. Unlike the printed editions, the content available on ChiltonLibrary is updated on a monthly basis, ensuring the most advanced and up-to-date information available. |
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Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus
Known as one of the most trusted resources for information and advice
on consumer products…
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CreativeBug
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since our classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
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DMV Practice Tests
Contains the following state-specific information:
· 10 car practice tests
· 6 motorcycle practice tests
· 1 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice test
· 2 online driver’s manuals (car and motorcycle)
· An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions |
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eBooks
Several options are available for free eBooks from your library.
· EBSCO eBooks - Public Library eBook Collection
· eRead Illinois - Axis 360 app available
· Freading - Freading app available
· hoopla - hoopla app available (includes comic books)
· OverDrive OMNI - Libby app available
Kindle Fire users can access Libby through the device browser at Libbyapp.com |
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formerly called Wilson Web
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EBSCOhost formerly called Wilson Web
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business. |
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Education.com - access from inside the library
Education.com - access from outside the library for free resources
Aims to empower parents, teachers, and homeschoolers to help their children build essential skills and excel. With over 12 million members, Education.com provides educators of all kinds with high-quality learning resources, including worksheets, lesson plans, digital games, an online guided learning platform, and more.
Available for in library use only via the icon on the Children's computers. |
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eMagazines
OverDrive OMNI - Libby app available
Kindle Fire users can access Libby through the device browser at Libbyapp.com |
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eMusic
hoopla - Instantly borrow up to 20 items per month with your library card! |
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eVideo
hoopla - Instantly borrow up to 20 items per month with your library card!
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment. 5 Credits and 1 The Great Courses available per month per library card.
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Global Road Warrior
175 Countries-from A to Z. It's all at your fingertips, from your own private corner of the world. Whether you've got a backpack, briefcase, laptop, or a desk, the Global Road Warrior lets you circle the globe in the blink of the clear blue sky. Culture, communications, travel, business and maps for 175 countries and territories. |
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Lingo Lite
An image- and video-based foreign language learning tool for 260 of the most basic words and terms in 30 languages. LingoLITE uses Associative Multimedia Learning, to help the user associate an image with the correct foreign word without first translating it into their native language. |
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Local History/Genealogy Online Indexes
Cemetery Index - Records and other burial information for select cemeteries of Will and Grundy Counties, Illinois.
Coal Reports - access to the names of coal miners who were injured or killed in mining accidents within the First District of Illinois between 1882 and 1927. This database also lists the names of workers certified as hoisting engineers, mine managers, and mine examiners for the same time period and locale.
Quarterlies Index - access to the Quarterly Indexes as prepared by the Will-Grundy Counties Illinois Genealogical Society. Actual quarterlies are housed at the Coal City Public Library District.
Obituary & Death Notice Index - Database containing obituaries and death notices as collected from available films of the Coal City Courant. |
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HeritageQuest Online - access from within the library
HeritageQuest Online - access from outside the library (must have a Coal City Public Library District card)
Resource for census data, family records and local history. This collection assembles includes existing U.S. federal census, banking and military records, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. |
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Inkie.org
Inkie.org is a suite of resources - available to everyone in Illinois at no charge - that supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content. |
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Medline Plus |
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Novelist Plus
Novelist K-8 Plus
NoveList is a database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 120,000 titles.
(must have a Coal City Public Library District card to access from outside the library) |
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TumbleBooks
E-books for e-kids. Readables, audiobooks, story books, language learning, games and puzzles make this interactive fun for kids.
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WorldCat
Articles (some full text) and abstracts from a wide variety of sources.
Card catalog to view holdings of libraries across the nation
Please see a librarian for username and password. |
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