Resources

Explore Joliet history with the Herald-News Collection, featuring full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and exclusive online content from current and archived issues.

This genealogy resource offers U.S. federal census records from 1790 to 1940, Revolutionary War pension files, Freedman’s Bank records, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI™), and more.

Explore large-scale plans of Illinois cities and towns from 1867 to 1970, offering detailed property and land-use information. Username: oswego / Password: welcome

Access EBSCO databases provided by the Illinois State Library and the Office of the Secretary of State.

Explore Kane County history with the Kane County Chronicle Collection, featuring full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and exclusive online content from current and archived issues.

Access Illinois legal information, including legal forms and guidance on the legal process in Kendall County, covering over 25 areas of law with links to free legal resources.

Access reliable portfolio analysis, financial data, investment insights, and up-to-date financial news to help achieve your investment goals.

Explore over 20 years of Naperville history with the Naperville Sun Collection, featuring full-text articles, web-only content, and full-color image editions from 1997 to today.

Geared specifically for the K - 8 reading audience, discover your next great read with award-winning titles, recommended books, author and title readalikes, book discussion guides, reviews, and complete series lists.

Discover your next great read with award-winning titles, recommended books, author and title readalikes, book discussion guides, reviews, and complete series lists.

Access a wide range of databases including indexes, abstracts, full-text articles, nationwide library holdings, and web resources.

Explore one of five engaging modules with your child—Animals, Health, Science, Social Studies, and Biographies. Each module features narrated eBooks to help learners in grades PreK - 2 grasp new concepts.

Explore American Indian History, Biographies, Science, Social Studies, and U.S. States with your older child. Each article includes keywords linking to related topics and critical thinking questions to enhance comprehension.

Access information on real estate sales, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and new business licenses in Kane, Kendall, Will, DuPage, and surrounding counties.

This online directory offers detailed information on U.S. residences, businesses, and healthcare providers, including executive names, employee numbers, SIC codes, sales volume, and more.

This online STEM resource for K - 5 students combines hands-on experiments with information on careers and current scientific topics.

For grades 3 - 5, this online literary resource helps early readers develop and practice essential reading skills, and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Access over 500 free self-paced, non-credit online courses in more than 30 subject areas, offering personal and professional development on your schedule. Also available through Libby.