FREE open access e-content by independent creators from across the State of Illinois.  Explore both fiction and nonfiction titles, local history content, community collections, and much more. 

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Access thousands of comics, graphic books, graphic novels, and manga in eBook or eAudiobook format.  Digital comics and graphic novels are available either through Hoopla or Libby, each with a different selection of titles and content available for all age groups.

Access the library's digital titles through Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu) or additional content through streaming services such as Hoopla, Kanopy, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Disney Plus, and more.  The Roku Streaming Stick is part of ourLibrary of Things, located on the 1st floor.

Stream over 30,000 of the world's best films on-demand, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films.  Learn more about Parental Control Information for kids' content.

BookFlix Promotes reading literacy and early childhood learning through fiction and nonfiction storybooks.  Select from audiovisual or illustrated eBook options, both with read-a-long capabilities.  (Español mode available for Spanish titles)

Access over 2 million rights-cleared images from around the world via JSTOR.  Composed of approximately 300 curated sub-collections, examine wide-ranging materials from the Smithsonian, the Louvre, Columbia University and more. 

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Basic and in-depth lessons for learning over 70 world languages, plus English Language Learning in 19 languages. 

List of languages currently available through Mango. 

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Access thousands of global recipes from more than 174 countries, including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-fee, Kosher, and Halal options.  Also learn about food culture across six unique categories:   National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and Food Trivia. 

Local voting and voter information for the Village of Northbrook.

Voting law tool providing citizens with FREE access to the most comprehensive collection of US voting laws, legislative developments, and news.