Available in the library or online 24/7 to Crystal Lake Library cardholders. Privacy Note: When you use a third-party online resource, you are subject to that organization’s privacy policies. You can see a list of the policies for most of our online resources here.
Academic Search Elite – articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics
AGRICOLA – from the National Agricultural Library – about all aspects of agriculture and related fields
Alt-HealthWatch – information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness
ArticleFirst – summaries of articles, some full text, from many academic and professional journals
Auto Repair Source – accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles
Book Collection: Nonfiction – information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more
Brainfuse HelpNow – live, one-on-one homework help, test prep, tutoring and writing lab. Spanish language help available, too. Tutors available daily from 2-11 pm
Business Source Elite – full-text coverage of top business management and economics journals and periodicals
Consumer Reports – premium consumer information including expert product reviews, current ratings, buying guides and news articles for thousands of products and services
Creativebug – access to 1,000+ award-winning art and craft classes
Hobbies and Crafts Source – includes arts & crafts, games & electronics, models, needlework, outdoors & nature, and scrapbooking & paper craft
Home Improvement Source – includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc.
hoopla – Digital media: eaudiobook, ebooks, comics, movies, music
Learning Express Library – interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more
Legal Information Source – thousands of legal forms by topic and full-text legal reference books by NOLO
Legal Source – scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world
LGBTQ+ Source – definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies
Newspaper Source Plus – includes television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources including the St. Louis Post Dispatch, USA Today, and more
Newspapers.com – Illinois – provides access to 149 Illinois historical newspapers, including The(Crystal Lake) Herald from 1875 – 1963
Niche Academy – tutorials for many library databases, as well as social media sites
Regional Business News – regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Religion & Philosophy Collection – full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language
Scholastic GO! – includes content from seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Amazing Animals of the World, America the Beautiful, Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Lands and Peoples, The New Book of Knowledge, and The New Book of Popular Science.
Science Reference Source – provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments and curriculum-aligned lesson plans
SIRS Researcher – articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues
Small Business Source – covers all aspects of starting and operating a business including information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more
Small Engine Repair Source – repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance; coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles
US Major Dailies – online full-text access to five major newspapers: Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post
Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online – rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool. See their special Video Training Library with guides on investing, researching medigap plans, evaluating financial/insurance institutions and more
Regional Business News – regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Small Business Source – covers all aspects of starting and operating a business including information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more
Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online – Rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool. See their special Video Training Library with guides on investing, researching medigap plans, evaluating financial/insurance institutions and more
Auto Repair Source – accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles
Consumer Reports – Premium consumer information including expert product reviews, current ratings, buying guides and news articles for thousands of products and services
Hobbies and Crafts Source – includes arts & crafts, games & electronics, models, needlework, outdoors & nature, and scrapbooking & paper craft
Home Improvement Source – includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc.
Legal Information Source – thousands of legal forms by topic and full-text legal reference books by NOLO
Legal Source – scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world
MedlinePlus – Health information from the National Institutes of Health
Record information Services – Illinois public records of real estate transactions, bankruptcies, new businesses, foreclosures and auctions
Small Engine Repair Source – repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance; coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles
People in Need Forum Resource Directory – a directory for local resources including advocacy, food support, government agencies, housing, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, seniors, youth, and children.
Dial 2-1-1 for the McHenry County Community Help Line or (888) 865-9903 – United Way’s 24/7 call center will provide a connection to an appropriate social service agency or nonprofit organization.
Senior Services Associates – dial 815-356-7457 for assistance with food, transportation, household cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, or prescriptions
Senior Care Volunteer Network– dial 815-455-3120, then press 1 and leave a message if over 60 and need assistance with access to food and supplies.
Eviction Help Illinois is a new program that offers free legal help for IL residence facing potential eviction, or landlords not represented by a lawyer.
ComEd and Nicor both offer assistance programs to help customers in need.
Brainfuse HelpNow – Live, one-on-one homework help, test prep, tutoring and writing lab. Spanish language help available, too. Tutors available daily from 2-11 pm
Gale In Context: Biography – Authoritative reference content for over 4,500 contemporary and historical figures
Learning Express Library – interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more
Scholastic GO! – Includes content from seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Amazing Animals of the World, America the Beautiful, Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Lands and Peoples, The New Book of Knowledge, and The New Book of Popular Science.
Science Reference Source – provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments and curriculum-aligned lesson plans
SIRS Researcher – Articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues
Brainfuse HelpNow – Live, one-on-one homework help, test prep, tutoring and writing lab. Spanish language help available, too. Tutors available daily from 2-11 pm
Creativebug – Access to 1,000+ award-winning art and craft classes
Learning Express Library – interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more
LinkedIn Learning – Online learning for business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals
OmniFile Full Text Select – Academic full-text articles in science, humanities, education and business
SIRS Researcher – Articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues
US Major Dailies – Online full-text access to five major newspapers: Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post
Brainfuse HelpNow – ayuda con la tarea en vivo uno a uno, preparación para exámenes, tutoría y laboratorio de redacción. Tutores disponibles todos los días de 2 a 11pm
Mango Languages– nuestro sistema online de aprendizaje de idiomas le enseñará las verdaderas aptitudes conversacionales de una amplia variedad de idiomas. Es tan fácil y rápido que empezará a hablar incluso después de la primera lección.
