Databases
Featured Databases
A to Z Maps Online ›
Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps and more.
Consumers' Checkbook ›
Customer reviews of local services.
LegalGPS ›
Step-by-step, customized directions to complete 50+ legal essentials in advance of working with a lawyer.REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
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Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Black Life in America
NEW: The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Bluebird by Pronunciator
Bluebird is a new app from Pronunciator for learning languages through quick audio lessons via your mobile device. Read these sign-up instructions to get started!
Booklist
From the American Library Association. More than 30 years of book reviews. Includes the new monthly digital edition of Booklist magazine. Also available via Libby Magazines.
Booklist Reader
NEW: From the publishers of Booklist, this new magazine for library users features monthly themed issues, top 10 lists, author interviews and more. Includes recommendations from PBS Books and LibraryReads. Also available via Libby Magazines.
BookPage
Monthly magazine highlighting new book releases and author interviews. Current freely available issues available online for January 2020-present. Also visit their YouTube channel for additional features and interviews.
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.
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 onlyBritannica Library--for Children
Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
Britannica Library--for Young Adults
Young adult edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, and more, as well as "how-to" guides for research projects, presentations, etc.
Britannica Library--Reference Center
The world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies and much more.
Business Plans Handbook (from Gale Ebooks)
Help develop your own business plan by using examples from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. Browse for plans or use the "Search within series" box to find by keyword.
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