Online Resources

ABCmouse.com offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2 – 7+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music.

Visit our Adult Services blog for lists of National Book Awards, Library Reads, bestsellers, and more.

Search for obituaries appearing in the Algonquin/LITH Countryside and Northwest Herald newspapers.

A comprehensive source of information for genealogical and local history research, with access to billions of records in more than 3,000 databases.

Search historical collections held by thousands of archives, libraries, museums and historical societies around the world.

The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.

Type in your birthdate and create a "time capsule" for the day you were born, including headlines, prices, top songs and TV shows, favorite toys, and popular books.

Enter grade level, reading level, and what kind of book you'd like to read and you get some great suggestions!

Designed for PreK-3 literacy development. A wonderful collection of fiction and nonfiction books to read and have fun with online!

Gives access to all the latest book reviews as published in the magazine version, plus more!

Check out and download up to 5 ebook or audiobook titles at a time from Boundless. Find new and bestselling titles and authors from all the major publishers. Titles circulate for 14 days and may be renewed if no one is waiting.

Interact with live tutors (everyday from 2 to 11PM) for homework help, test preparation and writing assistance.  Take college entrance practice exams, create flash cards for study, and collaborate with friends.  Sign in with your AAPLD library card number and your account password.

Brainfuse JobNow! is an all-in-one service for job seekers where you can search for jobs, get feedback from live resume experts, prepare for your interview, and more!  Sign in with your AAPLD library card number and your account password.

Read current issues of the Chicago Sun-Times digitally on your device or computer. Simply sign in with your AAPLD library card to begin reading.

Read current or past copies of the Chicago Sun-Times digitally on your device or computer.  Image or text versions are both available.  Simply sign in with your AAPLD library card to begin reading.

Read current issues of the Chicago Tribune through Pressreader using your AAPLD library card.  Click "Sign In" at the top and choose "Library or Group" search Algonquin and log in with your library card number and PIN (account password).  Sunday issues also available.

This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

Search full-text articles, classifieds, obituaries, marriage notices, and more from the Chicago Tribune : 1985 - 1996.

Search full-text articles, classifieds, obituaries, marriage notices, and more from the Chicago Tribune : 1996 - present.

Research topics in business, education, politics and more from over 200 Illinois news sources, including Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Northwest Herald, Algonquin Countryside.

Citizenship preparation and educational tools and information for individuals, educators, and organizations.

A comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content containing information on mainstream medicine, complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.  Includes information from health reference books and encyclopedias, magazines and journals and full-text evidence-based health reports.

Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services from the premier consumer advocate magazine.

You're more creative than you think! Access to 1000+ award-winning art & craft classes you will actually "attend"!

Explore suburban Chicago area history through local news, events and people with the Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

This collection features books and pamphlets, photographs, and maps related to the history of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and McHenry County. Each book includes a text transcription and is fully searchable by keyword.

Free Illinois DMV permit practice tests, including 11 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 11 CDL practice tests, 3 online driver's manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.

Articles arranged by topic: Arts and Literature, Biography, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History and Social Science, Science and Math. Search for magazine articles, videos and primary documents.

An index to journal articles and reports in education.

A cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state of Illinois. The program is FREE with a library card. Offerings differ by attraction and may include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more.

One of the largest digital repositories of genealogical records from around the world including census, naturalization, and vital records.

This search tool allows access to several databases including World Almanac, ArticleFirst, ERIC (journal articles and reports on education), and MEDLINE (articles on medicine, including dentistry and nursing).

View, download and read digital magazines. Many popular titles available with back issues you can view on your computer, tablet or mobile device.

Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Download the app or use your computer to start streaming or downloading your music today. Access over 18 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free!  You can also download and keep up to 5 songs per week for FREE!

The official government source for fuel economy information. Find and compare cars, calculate your mpg, explore hybrids, and more.

A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Includes Grzimek's Animals Guide, American Decades, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Business Plans, and more!

Indexed, full-image census records from 1790-1930 make genealogy research easier than ever before!

E-books. Movies. TV shows. Streaming audiobooks. Music. All for you, and all FREE using your Algonquin Area Public Library District card and a web browser phone or tablet. No hassles. No waiting list.

Gale Resources brings us a new database with great detailed descriptions and pictures about how things are made. Search by keyword or through an alphabetic list including televisions, DVD players, gum, and more!

If you’re interested in learning how stuff works through words and pictures, check out this site! This site has sections covering Auto, Science, Health, Entertainment, Travel, Computer, Electronics, Home, Money, and People.

Books, pamphlets, photographs, and maps related to the history of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and McHenry County. All featured titles are held in the possession of the Algonquin Area Public Library.

Pick up a book from your local independently published authors in this Indie Illinois Anthology. With top selections highlighted by Library Journal, anyone can find a quality read from a local author.

Written a book? Create a digital and print ready book, share it with Illinois libraries through the Indie Illinois digital collection, and enter it in the Illinois Library Association’s “Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author” contest.

Are you looking for a certain book in a series? Check out this website maintained by the Mid-Continent Public Library.

Showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema.

If you are looking for a book at a certain Lexile level or want to know the Lexile level of a book you want to read, search this site or ask a librarian for help.

Here, you can check out ebooks, eaudiobooks, digital magazines, and also watch concerts through Qello concerts.  If you already have an Overdrive account, it works here as well!

Here, you'll find ebooks, eaudiobooks and digital magazines that are suitable for kids of all ages!  If you already have an Overdrive account, it works here too!

Here, you can check out digital magazines.  Both current and past issues are available.

Improve your technology, creative, and business skills so you can achieve personal and professional goals.  Please sign in with your AAPLD card number and account password. *If you have never used your account the password is PATRON.  If you forgot your password, please contact the library*  When using the app, your Library ID is AAPLD.

LOTE4Kids is our new database of digital books in World Languages, created for children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling. The platform provides over 3000+ digital books in 65+ languages together with English translations. New books and languages are released each month, so stay tuned!

Over 70 foreign languages to explore - Over 20 ESL courses taught in patron's native language -Learn anytime and anywhere with remote access and FREE mobile app!

A comprehensive, free source for consumer health and medical information.

One of our most popular non-traditional services! Visit popular local attractions (like Brookfield Zoo) and museums (like the Illinois Holocaust Museum) for FREE. See a full list of attractions here.

Unlimited access to current and past issues now available to read through Pressreader .  Click "Sign In" at the top and choose "Library or Group" search Algonquin and log in with your library card number and PIN (account password) to begin enjoying the New York Times along with other newspapers.

To read New York Times online or by using the NYT app,  Click this link  to redeem 72 hour access, click REDEEM, create an account, and read away.   Access also includes over 150 years of archives through the TimesMachine.  Mobile version available after account is created.

Search for timely topics in business, education, the environment, science and technology. Featuring Newsweek, Popular Science, Foreign Affairs, Science News, Smithsonian and more.

Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 300+ million pages of historical newspapers from 8,400+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond.

Read and search through a scanned, image version of the Northwest Herald newspaper. Newspapers are current to the date.

Find information including community issues and events, business, education, health, politics, sports and more.

Find children's fiction and nonfiction by matching similar authors, titles, and subjects. Includes plot summaries.

Find adult and teen fiction and nonfiction by matching similar authors, titles, and subjects. Includes plot summaries.

An online tool that lets you create professional-quality legal documents in three simple steps.

Check out digital books and digital audio books for your home computer, Nook, iPad, Kindle, or other portable device. Is the title you want checked out? Put it on hold and you will be notified when it becomes available!

Find and enjoy the library's digital books on just about any modern device in seconds. E-books have never been easier!

Created by members of the annual People in Need Forum in McHenry County, this directory connects residents to community resources and important information about the services they provide.

Offers unlimited access to newspapers from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your device. Local papers include Chicago Tribune, Super Express Chicago (Polish), and LaRaza (Spanish). Click Sign In to get started. For magazines try Libby.

Search Illinois public records for new businesses, foreclosures and auctions, real estate transactions, and bankruptcies.

Worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.

A collection of biographies of authors and illustrators associated with youth literature.

Enjoy storytime on your own time! The TumbleBooks Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books. Books are available in English as well as in Spanish and Russian. Puzzles and games associated with many of the books are also available!

Search full-text articles, classifieds, obituaries, marriage notices, and more from the Chicago Tribune, & Wall Street Journal.

Comprehensive stocks and mutual funds information for investors.

Read full-text articles from the most current printing back to printings from 1984.

Kent County District Library provides What's Next™: Books in Series database to help you search series fiction. A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits.

The World Factbook, a website from the CIA, provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and physical and political maps for 267 world entities.