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National Geographic Kids logo

GO TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS.

What you can do with it

Explore full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine, books, videos, and images! With high-quality informational texts, fun features, and weird and wacky facts, Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids engages students across primary, upper-elementary, and middle school grades.

National Geographic Virtual Library logo

GO TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.

What you can do with it

Explore full issues of National Geographic magazine.

New York Times 1980-Present

Search the archives

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES.

What you can do with it

Search and read full-text articles (excluding images) from 1980 to the present. For articles from 1851 to 2009, use The New York Times Historical database.

New York Times 1851-2009

Search the archives

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES HISTORICAL.

What you can do with it

Search and read full-text articles (including images) from 1851 to 2009, including obituaries and marriage and birth announcements.

User Guide

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The New York Times logo

Access the digital edition including News

In-Library Use Only

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES WEBSITE for in-library use.

What you can do with it

Enjoy full subscriber-level access to News at NYTimes.com. (No access to Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, or The Athletic.) Read articles as originally published from 1851 to the present, as well as access TimesMachine, an interactive digital reproduction of NYT as it appeared in print from 1851 to 2002. Customize your experience by saving and sharing articles, exploring email newsletters, following favorite topics, and downloading apps. Mandarin and Spanish editions available.

The New York Times Unlimited

Access the digital edition including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, & The Athletic

The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account.

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES UNLIMITED. Using this link gives you 24 hours of unlimited access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Once your session has expired, return to the Lake Forest Library website and select the link again to start a new 24-hour session.

What you can do with it

  • Enjoy full subscriber-level access to NYTimes.com. Read articles as originally published from 1851 to the present. Mandarin and Spanish editions available.
  • Play all your favorite NYT games and puzzles for all ages, including the Crossword, Ken Ken, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Tiles, Vertex, and more.
  • Become a better, more competent cook with help from the NYT inspirational cooking guide and diverse recipe collection.
  • Explore in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues.
Newspaper Source Plus logo

GO TO NEWSPAPER SOURCE PLUS.

What you can do with it

Access a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content, including millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Find television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources, including Associated Press, PR Wire, CNN Wire, and United Press International.

Nexis Uni logo

GO TO NEXIS UNI.

What you can do with it

Access company and investment information, legal cases, and news stories from hundreds of foreign and domestic sources. Legal Case information available only when the site is accessed in Lake Forest Library.

User Guide

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NextReads

GO TO NEXTREADS.

What you can do with it

Sign up for email reading lists in 20 different subjects and genres. Find your next read.​​​​​​

Niche Academy

GO TO NICHE ACADEMY.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Learn how to use popular digital resources and applications including Hoopla, Libby (OverDrive), Consumer Reports, NoveList, and more.

NoveList K-8 Plus logo

GO TO NOVELIST K–8 PLUS.

What you can do with it

Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations for grades K–8 based on your interests and preferences.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

NoveList Plus logo

GO TO NOVELIST PLUS.

What you can do with it

Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations based on your interests and preferences.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial