Databases

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Creativebug logo

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
CultureGrams

GO TO CULTUREGRAMS.

What you can do with it

Explore cultural information including videos, recipes, customs, and lifestyles from other countries in the world and states in the U.S.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

Ethnic Diversity Source logo

GO TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Research and explore the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of ethnic groups in America using full text from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, Associated Press videos, biographies, speeches, interviews, and letters. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality eBooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

EXPLORA General Search logo

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.

Fiero Code logo

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."

Watch a tutorial

Fold3 logo

GO TO FOLD 3.

What you can do with it

Explore military records (from the U.S. National Archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international sources) including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Foundation Directory logo

GO TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL for in-library use only.

What you can do with it

Individuals can access information to support their search for scholarships, fellowships, or grants. Includes videos, podcasts, and expert advice on how to secure the funding you need. Explore great open scholarship opportunities in the 900+ RFPs.

Individuals and nonprofit organizations can access timely, comprehensive information on grant makers and their grants. Explore more than 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S.; more than 4,000 sponsoring companies; more than 3.8 million recently awarded grants; and more than 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF.

Freegal Music logo

Music

GO TO FREEGAL.

What you can do with it

Stream and download from the Sony Music catalog of more than 18 million songs from 100 countries and 200 genres. Keep your downloads forever, use AI-powered search recommendations, build your own playlists, and enjoy ad-free listening.

User Guide

Get started with the Freegal app

Amount

Unlimited streaming

3 downloads per week

How to access

App available, search for "freegal" in your app store
Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app
Works in computer browser
Logo for GuideStar

GO TO GUIDESTAR for in-library use only.

What you can do with it

Nonprofits and nonprofit researchers can access authoritative data on 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, thousands of faith-based nonprofits, and charities.

Hein Online

GO TO: HEINONLINE: SOCIAL JUSTICE SUITE for in-library use only

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
This collection of databases provides information about social justice movements throughout history, including the fight for civil rights and racial justice.

Databases included: Civil Rights and Social Justice, Gun Regulation and Legislation in America, LGBTQ+Rights, Open Society Justice Initiative, Slavery in America and the World

USER GUIDE
Watch a tutorial

Heritage Quest

GO TO HERITAGE QUEST.

What you can do with it

Search this genealogical database for census, military, and immigration records, in addition to city directories, agricultural and industrial schedules, and more .

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

History Reference Center logo

GO TO HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Explore topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century using this research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents. Includes support for Google Drive and Classroom, text-to-speech, a citation tool, personal folders for saving and sharing, and more.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

Hoopla and Hoolpa Kids logos

Movies & TV · eBooks · eAudiobooks · eComics · Music

GO TO HOOPLA.

What you can do with it

Borrow and stream movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and TV shows.

Some special collections

  • Enable Kids Mode to display only kid-appropriate content
  • Hallmark movies
  • Acorn TV
  • The Great Courses eAudiobooks

User Guide

Get started with the Hoopla app

Amount

  • 7 Instant Borrows per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
  • Borrow more from special collections using a BingePass and Bonus Borrows.

Loan Period

3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music

How to access

App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store
Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app
Works in computer browser
Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku
No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader
Investor's Business Daily

GO TO INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY, then enter Email: reference@lakeforestlibrary.org and Password: Reference360!

What you can do with it

Access daily stock market information, business news, quotes, mutual fund performance, and market analysis.

Kanopy and Kanopy Kids logos

Movies & Documentaries

GO TO KANOPY.

What you can do with it

Watch a wide range of on-demand streaming videos.

Some special collections

  • Enable Kids Mode to display only kid-appropriate
  • The Criterion Collection
  • Documentaries
  • Foreign films
  • Classic cinema
  • The Great Courses videos

User Guide

Get started with the Kanopy app

Amount

10 per month (total for Kanopy plus Kanopy Kids)

How to access

App available, search for "kanopy" in your app store
Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app
Works in computer browser
Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku