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Alt HealthWatch

Alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. 


Listings starting with C

Chilton Library

Online automotive repair manuals covering thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward. Includes wiring diagrams, videos, animations, and photographs.

Consumer Reports

Research before you buy, using this helpful information source. Interactive features and frequent updates make the online version even more useful than the print.

Creativebug

More than 1,000 art and craft video classes taught by design experts and artists.
Mobile App Available*


Listings starting with H

Hobbies & Crafts Source

A DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests. 

Home Improvement Source

Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects. 


Listings starting with M

Mango Languages

Learn a new language by listening and repeating phrases from real life conversations. Languages include Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Polish and Japanese.
Mobile App Available*

Medline Plus

The National Library of Medicine’s site for consumers – includes directories of doctors and dentists as well as in-depth information on diseases, conditions and treatments in multiple languages.


Listings starting with P

Public Records Electronic Database

Search public records for new home purchases, new business starts, foreclosures, sales, and bankruptcies for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties in Illinois.

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