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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

Watch a tutorial

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

Oxford English Dictionary logo

GO TO OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY.

What you can do with it

Trace the evolution and use of words with the most authoritative and comprehensive record of the English language in the world.

Peterson's Test and Career Prep

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

USER GUIDE
Watch a tutorial

Points of View Reference Center logo

GO TO POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Explore rich content from resources that present multiple sides of an issue, helping students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. Supports school curriculum standards.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

PressReader logo

GO TO PRESSREADER.

What you can do with it

Enjoy free full text, full color online access to popular newspapers and magazines from around the world! Create an account for additional features including saved searches and favorite publications.

Primary Search logo

GO TO PRIMARY SEARCH.

What you can do with it

Explore carefully curated content for elementary school ages, including full text for the most popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. Includes Cricket Media content and reference books such as American Heritage Children's Dictionary. Supports Lexiles reading measures.

S&P Global Logo

GO TO S&P NET ADVANTAGE.

What you can do with it

Find business and investment information, including a daily stock price record and printable industry surveys.

Science Reference Center logo

GO TO SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Search and browse full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, NGSS and CCSS curriculum-aligned lesson plans, Lexiles reading measures, Google Classroom integration, and a vast image collection.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

The Shelf logos

La primera vez que acceda a The Shelf, cree una nueva cuenta antes de ingresar su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca.
The first time you access The Shelf, please create a new account before you enter your library card number.

VAS A THE SHELF. / Go to The Shelf.

Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it

Disfruta visualización ilimitada de una amplia gama de cultura y entretenimiento en español: cine, series, teatro, ópera, series infantiles, videojuegos ... ¡y más!
Enjoy unlimited viewing of a diverse array of culture and entertainment in Spanish including cinema, series, theater, opera, children's series, video games, and more!

VAS A THE SHELF KIDS. / Go to The Shelf Kids.

Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it

Disfruta visualización ilimitada de las mejores series infantiles, podcasts, audiolibros, y videojuegos, de alto contenido educativo.
Enjoy unlimited viewing of the best children's series, podcasts, audiobooks, and video games, all with high educational content.

VAS A THE SHELF PERFORMING ARTS. / Go to The Shelf Performing Arts.

Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it

Usted obtiene 10 boletos por semana. Cada entrada se otorga 48 horas para ver su vídeo elegido. The Shelf's Performing Arts trae a su televisión y smartphone los mejores escenarios de Latinoamérica y España, incluyendo óperas, musicales, y mucho más.
You get 10 tickets per week. Each ticket grants you 48 hours to a video of your choice. The Shelf's Performing Arts brings the best stages in Latin America and Spain to your TV and smartphone, including operas, musicals, and more.