Go to CHICAGO TRIBUNE
http://search.proquest.com/chicagotribune/news/fromBasicHomePage?accountid=257
What you can do with it
Explore full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. For historical articles from 1849–1989, visit the the Historical Chicago Tribune database.
What you can do with it
Explore articles and images, obituaries, and marriage and birth announcements from 1849–1989.
Go to CLOUDLIBRARY
https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/lakeforestlibrary/Featured
What you can do with it
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, especially new and recently published titles.
User Guide
Getting Started with the cloudLibrary app
Amount
5 checkouts at a time
Loan Period
2 weeks
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "cloudlibrary" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader |
What you can do with it
View expert ratings from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
User Guide
Consumer ratings, comments, and advice on repair services, finance, home care, and more in the greater Chicago area.
In the Library: click here.
From Anywhere: click here.
Go to CREATIVEBUG
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/lakeforestlibrary
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
Getting 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 |
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.