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Fast Company: Online Magazine of the Mon… Fast Company: Online Magazine of the Mon…

Learn about Microsoft's turnaround, Amazon's grocery wars, Google's latest chat efforts and more in the October issue of Fast Company.
Learn about Microsoft's turnaround, Amazon's grocery wars, Google's latest chat efforts and more in the October issue of Fast Company.
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5 Articles: Elvis Lives On 5 Articles: Elvis Lives On

By Molly
Molly recommends articles exploring the king's legacy in the 40 years since his death.
Molly recommends articles exploring the king's legacy in the 40 years since his death.
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Chicago: Online Magazine of the Month Chicago: Online Magazine of the Month

Find what's happening in Chicago arts and entertainment, dining and more in the latest Chicago Magazine, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Find what's happening in Chicago arts and entertainment, dining and more in the latest Chicago Magazine, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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5 Articles: Fidget Spinners for Kids and… 5 Articles: Fidget Spinners for Kids and…

By Mary
Can fidget spinners really help kids focus? Or are they just a gimmick to drive parents crazy? Mary recommends articles exploring the craze.
Can fidget spinners really help kids focus? Or are they just a gimmick to drive parents crazy? Mary recommends articles exploring the craze.
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The Atlantic: Online Magazine of the Mon… The Atlantic: Online Magazine of the Mon…

Named the Magazine of the Year in 2016, The Atlantic features articles on foreign affairs, politics, the economy and cultural trends.
Named the Magazine of the Year in 2016, The Atlantic features articles on foreign affairs, politics, the economy and cultural trends.
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Flipster: Read Magazines Online Flipster: Read Magazines Online

New! Log in with your CPL card to read current and back issues of Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People.
New! Log in with your CPL card to read current and back issues of Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People.
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5 Articles: Home Sweet Connected Home 5 Articles: Home Sweet Connected Home

By Patrice
What comes to mind when you hear the term “smart home technology”? Here's a look at five recent articles exploring the rising prevalence of …
What comes to mind when you hear the term “smart home technology”? Here's a look at five recent articles exploring the rising prevalence of …
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Check Out Apps—Now for All Ages Check Out Apps—Now for All Ages

Learn a language, boost your math skills or prep for the SAT with a Launchpad, a tablet loaded with apps for kids, teens or adults.
Learn a language, boost your math skills or prep for the SAT with a Launchpad, a tablet loaded with apps for kids, teens or adults.
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Consumer Reports Consumer Reports

Reviews, ratings, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Reviews, ratings, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
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Chicago Tribune Historical Archive Chicago Tribune Historical Archive

Search the full text of the Chicago Tribune, including classified and display advertisements, from 1849 to 1992.
Search the full text of the Chicago Tribune, including classified and display advertisements, from 1849 to 1992.
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Oxford English Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary

Wondering how a word originated? Find definitions of English words and phrases as they have been used over time and throughout the world.
Wondering how a word originated? Find definitions of English words and phrases as they have been used over time and throughout the world.
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Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D… Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago D…

Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
Do you need to build your computer skills for your job? Learn Microsoft Word and other resources with Chicago DigitalLearn.
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Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse

Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
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The HistoryMakers Video Archive The HistoryMakers Video Archive

Use the largest African American video oral history archive in the world. Now available at home, school or on the go with your library card.
Use the largest African American video oral history archive in the world. Now available at home, school or on the go with your library card.
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Explore Chicago Collections Online Explore Chicago Collections Online

Check out Explore Chicago Collections, the place to discover the history and culture of Chicago through online photos, archives and more.
Check out Explore Chicago Collections, the place to discover the history and culture of Chicago through online photos, archives and more.
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Read Magazines with RBdigital Magazines Read Magazines with RBdigital Magazines

Formerly called Zinio. Read the latest issues of more than a hundred popular magazines.
Formerly called Zinio. Read the latest issues of more than a hundred popular magazines.
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Mango Languages Mango Languages

Lessons in 60+ languages, including English.
Lessons in 60+ languages, including English.
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Brainfuse: Homework Help Brainfuse: Homework Help

Get free one-on-one homework help online.
Get free one-on-one homework help online.

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