If you are accessing the following databases from outside of the library, you may be prompted to enter your Rolling Meadows Library card number.
Subscription Databases
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America's News | Provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. Offers current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a searchable online database. | Yes | |
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AtoZ World Food | Recipes and food culture from around the world. | Yes | |
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AtoZ World Travel | Information about world cities; including points of interest, foods, culture, language, and more. | Yes | |
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Book Flix | Books come to life! This early literacy resource pairs storybooks and nonfiction eBooks. | Yes - Click here | |
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Digital Library of Illinois | Borrow eBooks, audiobooks & popular magazines 24/7 using your Rolling Meadows Library card. | Yes | |
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Digital Library of Illinois KIDS | Browse, borrow, and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks & popular magazines from the Digital Library of Illinois Kids digital collection 24/7 using your Rolling Meadows Library card. |
Yes | |
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Gale EBooks | Reference e-books, features digital travel guides too!. | Yes | |
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GCF Global | The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out our Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today! | Yes | |
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The Great Courses | The leading media brand for lifelong learning with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of subjects. *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes | |
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Illinois Public Records | Database of public records including real estate transfers, new businesses, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. | Yes | Yes - Click here |
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LinkedIn Learning | Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.. | Yes | |
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Mango Languages | An interactive language learning system offering everyday conversational skills, beginning and advanced student coursework, and ESL courses. | Yes | |
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NEW! Method Learning |
A comprehensive self-paced lessons and resources that help students prepare for, and score higher on, the SAT and ACT. **Found in the Libby app, under the Extras tab. **Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes | |
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MUZZY Online! | Language videos for learning English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. | Yes | |
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Reference Solutions | (Formerly ReferenceUSA) Business directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. | Yes | |
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Scholastic GO! | An online Encyclopedia especially for kids. Scholastic GO is the most age-appropriate, comprehensive learning and knowledge resource available on the Internet today. | Yes - Click here | |
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World Book | Online access to World Book Encyclopedia. | Yes | |
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World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos | World Book Encyclopedia En Espanol. | Yes - Click here |
Staff Picks | Free Websites
Education
- Homeschool.com
- Carnegie-Mellon's Open Learning Initiative
- Educator's Reference Desk
- FAFSA - Federal Student Aid
- Fast Web Scholarships
- FinAid!
- GCF Global
- GreatSchools.org
- Harvard Extension School
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- Open Education Global
- School & College Locator
- School District 15
- School District 211
- School District 214
- United States Department of Education
Reference Tools
- American FactFinder (US Census Bureau)
- CIA World Factbook
- City of Rolling Meadows - Community Portal
- Currency Converter
- Google Maps
- InfoPlease Almanac
- Internet Public Library
- Mapquest
- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
- Phone Directory
- Refdesk
- The Weather Channel
- US Department of State - U.S. Passports
- US Department of State - U.S. Visas
- USA.gov
- ZIP Code Lookup