Games & Puzzles

REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS


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ABCmouse At-Home Access

NEW: Fun interactive online lessons for learners ages 2-8. Features over 10,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities—over 1000 of which are in Spanish. Includes assessment tools for parents. |  App Information

Inside the library use this link.

Got older kids? Try Adventure Academy for kids aged 8-13!


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Adventure Academy

NEW: A fun, PC/Mac/app-based educational multi-player game for kids 8-13, from the makers of ABCmouse. Create and customize a character, and then embark upon special quests based on science, reading, math, geography, US history and more. Visit our setup page for details on getting started. 

Got younger kids? Try ABCmouse!

Arlington Heights cardholders only

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Brilliant.org

Helps students learn math, science, and engineering through bite-sized, interactive learning experiences. Covers algebra, geometry, number theory, logic, science and computing concepts. Includes math & science puzzles under the "Courses" tab.

Our educator's access to Brilliant.org is for users under 18 years old, upon parental/guardian request. Parents/guardians can request an account for their child HERE.

Arlington Heights cardholders only

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Hoopla

eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, videos, music and one-week "Binge Passes" for external services, includingThe Hallmark Channel, Craftsy, CuriosityStream, Medici.TV,.Puzzmo (puzzles), Puzzle Palace and full seasons of select shows.  "Kids' Mode" available to highlight age-appropriate titles.

Arlington Heights cardholders only

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LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English)

LOTE (Languages Other Than English) is collection of thousands of children's read-alongs from around the world, presented in both their original languages and English. Includes puzzles & games (under "Activities").  Also try the new LOTE4Kids app for Android/iOS.


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New York Times via NYTimes.com: News, Cooking, Crossword/Games (remote access)

Renewable one-day full access to the NY Times websites and app, including News, Cooking and Crossword & GamesThe link above is for access outside the library and is for AHML resident cardholders. 

Inside the library? Click Here for News
Outside the library (home/work/etc.)? Click here
Looking for Cooking or Crosswords/Games? Click here (These services require a remote access code, even in-library.)

All access, including in-library access for News, requires setting up a free account on NY Times.com. Access lasts 24 hours and must be renewed via these links.


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PressReader

Choose from thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines on your PC or mobile device. Also includes puzzles and a selection of classic eBooks. NOTE: Learn about PressReader's authentication process here.


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Scholastic Teachables

Offers unlimited access to printable activities, skills sheets, lesson plans, clip art, puzzles & games, and other resources for fun and teaching kids grades Pre-K to 8.


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Tumble Book Library

Animated stories you can read along to, as well as story books, full eBooks, graphic novels, nonfiction, puzzles & games and more.  Also try the iOS and Android apps.


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Wall Street Journal via WSJ.com

Full renewable three-day access to the Wall Street Journal website (no app access). Includes news, markets, WSJ Puzzles, etc.

Arlington Heights cardholders only

Washington Post via WashingtonPost.com

Renewable 7-day access to the Washington Post website and app, including news, sports, crosswords & games, and more. The link above is for access outside the library and is for AHML resident cardholders. Anyone inside the library can have full access to the website here (no app access).


World Book Discover

A comprehensive encyclopedia with easier-to-read articles. Includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research tools, games, multimedia, and interactive video.


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