GO TO A TO Z FOOD AMERICA.
What you can do with it
Explore food culture and traditional recipes covering all 50 states, 6 regions, and 33 ethnic groups. Learn to make salads from the South, appetizers from Alaska, desserts from the Dutch, and more.
GO TO A TO Z WORLD FOOD.
What you can do with it
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and all around the world. Explore regional and national cuisines, daily meals, dining etiquette, tea and coffee, national beers, special occasion foods, and more.
GO TO AUTO REPAIR SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Find the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date "do-it-yourself" service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR.
User Guide
GO TO CRAFT & HOBBY.
What you can do with it
Start crafting your dreams today! Discover a world of creativity and unleash your imagination with tutorials and inspiration from Craft & Hobby.
GO TO CREATIVEBUG.
What you can do with it
Choose from more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
User Guide
Get started with the Creativebug app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "creativebug" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO ALL COLLECTIONS: EBSCO EBOOKS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, & LIBRARIANS. Or pick a specific collection below.
What you can do with it
Access eBooks to read in your browser for research and enjoyment.
Pick your collection
Support quality learning experiences for elementary school students across all subject areas.
K–5 COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for middle school students across all subject areas.
6–8 COLLECTION
Build strong Pre-K through 8th grade literacy skills through award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
CRICKET MEDIA COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for high school students with access to popular eBooks including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTION
Browse popular high school magazines and reference books on subjects including art, history, sports, and music, as well as more than 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags.
MAS COMPLETE
Enrich high school research with a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of subjects including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MAS REFERENCE EBOOKS
Browse thousands of books covering core subject areas.
BOOK COLLECTION: NONFICTION
Access high-quality reference eBooks for all ages covering topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking
PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
Access journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE SOURCE
Access specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION
GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.
GO TO FIERO CODE.
What you can do with it
Kids ages 8–18 can complete hundreds of self-paced coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
User Guide
On your first visit, you will be prompted to create an account using an email address and password. To get started, select "Sign Up."
GO TO HOBBIES & CRAFTS SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Browse articles on arts and crafts, games and electronics, home and garden, cooking and baking, models, needlework, outdoors and nature, and scrapbooking and paper craft.
GO TO SCIENCE REFERENCE SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Explore articles and more than 130 reference books on topics including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home and garden, and more.
GO TO LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Take self-paced tutorials and practice exams to help you change careers, pass occupational exams, become a U.S. Citizen, learn job finding and computer skills, prepare for college, get your GED, and more.
User Guide
GO TO LINKEDIN LEARNING.
What you can do with it
Be a lifelong learner with free tutorials from the industry leader in technology training. Enhance and expand your business, technology, and creative skills. (Formerly Lynda.com.)
User Guide
Get started with the LinkedIn Learning app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "linkedin learning" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO MANGO LANGUAGES.
What you can do with it
Learn a wide variety of languages more effectively through real-life situations and actual conversation.
User Guide
Get started with the Mango app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "mango languages" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
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.
In-Library Use Only
GO TO O'REILLY for in-library use.
What you can do with it
Explore technology topics including Programming Languages, Software Architecture, Data Science, ML & AI, and more with free access to 35,000+ books, 30,000+ hours of video, case studies, interactive tutorials, audiobooks, and O'Reilly conference videos.
GO TO O'REILLY.
What you can do with it
Learn about technology topics including Programming Languages, Software Architecture, Data Science, ML & AI, and more with free access to 35,000+ books, 30,000+ hours of video, case studies, interactive tutorials, audiobooks, and O'Reilly conference videos.
GO TO PETERSON'S TEST AND CAREER PREP
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Access information and support for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
TESTS COVERED
- ACT Test Prep
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE®)
- ASVAB, AGQT, and AFOQT
- SAT Prep and PSAT Prep
- Citizenship Test Prep
- General Education Development (GED®)
- Other Tests
HOW TO ACCESS
Peterson's Test and Career Prep requires each user to create a username and password. To set up your personal account, select PETERSON'S TEST AND CAREER PREP, then “Sign Up Now”. Complete the form and then select “Register."
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GO TO PLAN BUILDER.
What you can do with it
Learn the five essential steps of business planning with the Gale Presents: Plan Builder engaging, step-by-step guided experience that moves you through the entire business development life cycle.
How to Access
Gale Business: Plan Builder requires each user to provide an email address and to create a username and password. To set up your personal account, select Plan Builder, then “Get Started”, and then “First Time Here? Get Started." To learn more about using this resource, check out this video tutorial.