With looming cold temperatures, we wanted to remind you all about some of the great resources we have to offer you from the comfort of your home. Whether you are looking for something to read or do, homework help for you or your child, a movie to watch, a tool to find out where your great-grandparents immigrated from, or need help trying to find a job, we have what you need…and more! You will need an AAPLD card to access these resources. Don’t have one yet? You can apply on our webpage to get digital access and can pick up your new library card later!
Sometimes deciding what to read next gets you as stuck as a snowstorm on your evening commute. Let us clear the way to your next favorite book.
If you're crunched on time, stuck on a train rain, or tired of the car radio, consider listening to an audiobook on hoopla.
But wait, there is so much more! Try one of these great resources and custom selections:
Still haven't found something yet? All libraries love the many offerings on hoopla! Browse through some of the lists below:
What is better than movies, television, and music to entertain you when the weather has you down? Escape the cold with your chosen genre today!
Can’t stand the state of your closet? Want to rehab your résumé? Does your child need help with their homework? We’ve got you covered.
Check out these resources:
- Polish up your credentials with brainfuse JobNow
- Feel good about organizing with The Home Edit
- Get ratings, reviews, and more with Consumer Report
- Explore your family history on HeritageQuest Online
With a new year comes a new you…or at least a chance to improve on you. Learn a new language, find out how to train your dog, plan your garden for spring, and much more!
Challenge yourself and learn something new like:
- a foreign language via Mango Languages
- enlighten yourself on The Great Courses via Kanopy
- improve a variety of skill sets or acquire new ones on LinkedIn Learning
Need something to shake up those winter blues? Get dancing, start a new hobby, read a newspaper, or hold your own bake off…the sky’s the limit!
- Try a recipe from our very own AAPLD Community Cookbook
- You're more creative than you think! Access to 1000+ award-winning art & craft classes via Creativebug
- Visit local museums and entertainment venues for free! There are always new attractions being added to Explore More Illinois
- Get the latest gossip with access to over 6,000+ magazines and newspapers with Pressreader