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DNA Kits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly DNA Kits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

By Kelly
Kelly recommends five articles exploring the pros and cons of increasingly popular consumer DNA test kits.
Kelly recommends five articles exploring the pros and cons of increasingly popular consumer DNA test kits.
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Smart Machines: 5 Articles About AI Smart Machines: 5 Articles About AI

By Kelly
There are many scenarios about the role artificial intelligence will play in our lives. But what does our future with AI really hold?
There are many scenarios about the role artificial intelligence will play in our lives. But what does our future with AI really hold?
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The Hollywood Reporter: Magazine of the… The Hollywood Reporter: Magazine of the…

Ready for awards season? Get caught up on the latest in movies with The Hollywood Reporter. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Ready for awards season? Get caught up on the latest in movies with The Hollywood Reporter. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Love Yourself: 5 Articles on Self-Care Love Yourself: 5 Articles on Self-Care

By Felicia
Read about five self-care practices to calm your mind, body and spirit.
Read about five self-care practices to calm your mind, body and spirit.
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5 Articles to Welcome Winter 5 Articles to Welcome Winter

By Cristina
Cristina recommends articles for kids about the science and history behind the winter solstice.
Cristina recommends articles for kids about the science and history behind the winter solstice.
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Vanity Fair: Magazine of the Month Vanity Fair: Magazine of the Month

Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Mary Poppins Returns and more in the latest issue of Vanity Fair. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Mary Poppins Returns and more in the latest issue of Vanity Fair. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Consumer Reports Consumer Reports

Get ready for holiday shopping with Consumer Reports' ratings and reviews. Get free access to the entire site with your library card.
Get ready for holiday shopping with Consumer Reports' ratings and reviews. Get free access to the entire site with your library card.
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Food Network Magazine: Available Online Food Network Magazine: Available Online

Find tips for the turkey, recipes for sides and pies, plus slow-cooker dinners for a busy holiday season. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Find tips for the turkey, recipes for sides and pies, plus slow-cooker dinners for a busy holiday season. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
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5 Articles: Rethinking Plastic 5 Articles: Rethinking Plastic

By Stephen
Stephen recommends articles on the growing trend of reusable and biodegradable alternatives to plastic.
Stephen recommends articles on the growing trend of reusable and biodegradable alternatives to plastic.
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Art of the Scam: 5 Articles on Grifters Art of the Scam: 5 Articles on Grifters

By Kelly
Stories of grifters are intriguing, enraging and enduring. Kelly recommends articles exploring recent scams and swindles.
Stories of grifters are intriguing, enraging and enduring. Kelly recommends articles exploring recent scams and swindles.
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Entertainment Weekly: Magazine of the… Entertainment Weekly: Magazine of the…

Read about the best (and worst) in entertainment with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, available via Flipster.
Read about the best (and worst) in entertainment with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, available via Flipster.
The New York Review of Books; Fall Books: Amerika 1968 by Jackson Lears; Sue Halpern on Privacy
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The New York Review of Books: Magazine… The New York Review of Books: Magazine…

Interested in literature, politics and culture? Stay in the know with The New York Review of Books, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Interested in literature, politics and culture? Stay in the know with The New York Review of Books, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Chicago: Magazine of the Month Chicago: Magazine of the Month

Get to know Bill Kurtis, explore area schools and more with September's Chicago, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Get to know Bill Kurtis, explore area schools and more with September's Chicago, available on RBdigital Magazines.
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Better Homes & Gardens: Magazine of… Better Homes & Gardens: Magazine of…

Plan your Fourth of July party, plant an edible garden and more with July's Better Homes & Gardens, available on RBdigital Magazines.
Plan your Fourth of July party, plant an edible garden and more with July's Better Homes & Gardens, available on RBdigital 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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Fast Company: Online Magazine of the… Fast Company: Online Magazine of the…

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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Chicago: Magazine of the Month Chicago: 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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Flipster: Read Magazines Online Flipster: Read Magazines Online

Log in with your CPL card to read current and back issues of Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People.
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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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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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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