Online Resources

Whether you’re looking to borrow Caregiver kits to help when interacting with those experiencing memory loss or dementia, a sewing machine for your next craft, a telescope for stargazing, or have your favorite book character come to life through our new Tonies kits—the Fox River Valley Library has you covered. 

From a pickleball set to gardening tools, the Library of Things is designed to make everyday life easier while helping you explore new hobbies without the cost of buying something outright. 

It’s simple to use! You can check out an item like you would borrow and enjoy it for a week or more. And the best part? It’s all FREE with your Fox River Valley library card! 

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ABC Mouse

ABC Mouse

In-Library Use Only.  ABCmouse.com is a comprehensive early learning site for children covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music.

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America's News

America's News

America's News from Newsbank is a powerful resource with over 3,650 digital newspapers.

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Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com

In-Library Use Only.  Gain instant access to more than 1 billion names, more than 3,000 databases, and a variety of genealogical research features. 

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Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source

Accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

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Beanstack

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Beanstack is a free online service that allows you to log and track your reading.  Through this app you can join Reading Challenges provided by our librarians.

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Biblioboard

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Biblioboard is an exciting collection of eBooks that are available anytime to anyone in the state of Illinois. Our library is a member of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).

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Booklist

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Booklist Reader is a magazine featuring book and audiobook recommendations for all ages.

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Boundless

Boundless

Boundless offers thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks for your smartphone, eReader or tablet. Items check out for two weeks and are automatically returned. 

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Brainfuse: HelpNow

Brainfuse Help Now

An online academic service that offers homework help for any grade and any subject, test prep help, and study tools. Live, online tutors are available for free or you can study independently or in a virtual study room with peers.

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Brainfuse: JobNow

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Provides free tools and online resources to help job seekers.

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Chicago Sun-Times Collection

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago news, sports, politics, entertainment, weather and more.

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services from the premier consumer advocate magazine.

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Daily Herald Collection

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Daily Herald is suburban Chicago's largest daily newspaper. Up-to-date breaking local and national news.

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Driving Tests

DMV Permit Test

Resources for new and seasoned drivers who are preparing for the written driver's test.

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EBSCO eBook Collection

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Hundreds of eBooks covering a wide variety of topics. Books downloadable in PDF or ePub format.

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EBSCOhost Databases

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Using Explora, you will discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects.

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EBSCOhost Databases (en Espanol)

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Al utilizar Explora, descubrirá información confiable sobre miles de temas que cubren un amplio rango de materias.

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