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BlueCareer--Training and Job Matching for Skilled Trades

BlueCareer--Training and Job Matching for Skilled Trades

Explore the skilled trades industry, get the training you need, connect with prospective employers, and start your career.
Gale Courses

Gale Courses

Instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech, health care training, business, personal growth and more.
Peterson's Test Prep

Peterson's Test Prep

College/career test prep, plus a resume building tool.

 

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HeritageHub

Obituaries & Death Notices from 1704-.from over 7,000 sources.

Note: Learn more here about Chicago Tribune obituary & death notice coverage in HeritageHub vs ProQuest.

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HeritageQuest

Census records, family/local histories, Revolutionary War pension & land applications, city directories and more.

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History Reference Source

Reference books, magazine/journal articles and multimedia focusing on U.S. and world history.  Learn how to create a search alert here.

Hobbies & Crafts Source

Detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of hobby enthusiasts, with full text from leading hobby and craft magazines. Learn how to create a search alert here.

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Home Improvement Source

NEW: Provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects. Learn how to create a search alert here.

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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Hoopla Read-Along/Read Aloud Collection

Hundreds of read-alongs, many based on popular movies, comics and children's books. (Children with a Kids' World-only card will need to use a parent's/guardian's hoopla account for access.

Arlington Heights cardholders only

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