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Family Handyman: Online Magazine of the… Family Handyman: Online Magazine of the…

Get all the information you need to DIY home improvements big and small with this months Family Handyman.
Get all the information you need to DIY home improvements big and small with this months Family Handyman.
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Conde Nast Traveler: Online Magazine of… Conde Nast Traveler: Online Magazine of…

Learn the secrets to travel to the finest destinations from the comfort of your home with this month's Conde Nast Traveler.
Learn the secrets to travel to the finest destinations from the comfort of your home with this month's Conde Nast Traveler.
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5 Articles: Time Magazine Turns 95 5 Articles: Time Magazine Turns 95

By Mary Jo
Mary Jo explores the eight times the magazine has selected a woman or women as the magazine's Person of the Year.
Mary Jo explores the eight times the magazine has selected a woman or women as the magazine's Person of the Year.
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Ebony: Magazine of the Month Ebony: Magazine of the Month

Catch up with the women of Black Panther and star romances in the February issue of Ebony, available online via Flipster.
Catch up with the women of Black Panther and star romances in the February issue of Ebony, available online via Flipster.
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Is Your Kid a Tech Junkie? 5 Articles:… Is Your Kid a Tech Junkie? 5 Articles:…

By Shilo
Shilo recommends articles that explore how to help our kids, and ourselves, put down technology and reconnect with the real world.
Shilo recommends articles that explore how to help our kids, and ourselves, put down technology and reconnect with the real world.
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Shape: Magazine of the Month Shape: Magazine of the Month

Kick off the new year with healthy eating and exercise tips in the January issue of Shape, available online via RBdigital Magazines.
Kick off the new year with healthy eating and exercise tips in the January issue of Shape, available online via RBdigital Magazines.
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5 Articles: Take Better Photos 5 Articles: Take Better Photos

By Jennifer
Did you vow to take better photos this year? Whether you're a newbie or a selfie superstar, you'll find ways to improve in these articles.
Did you vow to take better photos this year? Whether you're a newbie or a selfie superstar, you'll find ways to improve in these articles.
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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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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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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

Read the latest issues of more than a hundred popular magazines.
Read the latest issues of more than a hundred popular magazines.

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