Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Jewish American history and culture.
- Browse: Title suggestions for all ages.
- Attend: An upcoming event.
- Explore: Online resources for self-paced learning.
The month of May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month in Illinois.
Title suggestions for all ages
More to explore
- Reading lists for kids: Titles by Jewish & Jewish American creators
- Available on Hoopla: Ebooks, digital audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV shows
- Stream on Kanopy: Films and documentaries
Upcoming event
Wednesday Movie Matinee: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Wednesday, May 27, 1 pm, Main Library
Narrated by Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey, Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy is an entertaining documentary that mingles cultural history with illuminating perspectives on the origins and meanings of some of Broadway’s most beloved songs, stories, and shows. With performances by Matthew Broderick, Kelli O’Hara, Zero Mostel, Nathan Lane, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, and many more!
Subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer
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For kids
- AtoZ World Culture: To start exploring, click the search button at the top of the page and enter “Jewish” in the search box.
- National Geographic Kids: To get started, enter “Jewish” in the search box.
- PebbleGo (preschool-grades 3) and PebbleGo Next (grades 3-5): Check out the Social Studies module to explore.
Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only): Discover your family history.
Language learning
- Mango Languages: Reach conversational proficiency in Hebrew.
Newspapers & magazines
- PressReader: Search publications by language or country.