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Biography Reference Bank
Full-text articles, images, and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals, including in-depth profiles from Current Biography and World Authors, the periodical coverage of Biography Index, and the specialist content of Junior Authors & Illustrators.
Booklist Reader
A monthly book-browsing magazine for avid readers that makes it fun and easy to discover new books. Browse books, audiobooks, and graphic novels by age, topic, or genre in themed, monthly issues and organized lists. Available digitally from anywhere and in print at the Main Library.
Boston Globe
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (October 2003-present), Sunday edition (October 2003-present)
Search (full-text articles): current (1997-present) & historical (1980-1996)
Brainfuse HelpNow
On-demand, anytime, anywhere learning resources for all ages, including:
- Live online help from tutors (available daily from 2 to 11 pm)
- Practice tests for college entrance exams, live assistance filling out FAFSA applications (select Live Tutoring and then choose FAFSA assistance from the Select Grade dropdown)
- Expert writing assistance
- A test center with customized study plans
- A flashcard creator
- A private virtual study room to share
- And more
Free app for iOS and Android available. Need help getting started with the app? Watch a video tutorial »
Business Source Premier
Full-text content and peer-reviewed business journals covering all disciplines of business.
Catalog
Oak Park’s shared public catalog of more than 8 million items from 90 libraries throughout the suburban Chicago area.
Check Illinois
Background checks with search by name, property address, property PIN, or business name, including foreclosures, mortgage records, real estate transactions, building code violations, DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, tax liens, and more.
