We are excited to announce the latest addition to PressReader's global all-you-can-read newspaper and magazine platform. As part of its mission to bring trusted, world-class publications to readers around the world, the company has partnered with The Economist, one of the most well-read global affairs magazines, and a widely recognized provider of critical analysis. It…
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Resources for charitable giving
Feel confident when making charitable donations by doing a bit of research with these free resources.

Enjoy Complimentary All Access to NYTimes
Library patrons now have the full-access to the New York Times (nytimes.com). We've had the basic nytimes.com access for a few years, but now have expanded to the full package.

Read It! — New for English Language Learners
Read It! helps English Language Learners (ELLs) succeed academically and in everyday life by providing helpful resources and specialized content to English language learners who have a foundation in English grammar and reading but who are still developing proficiency. Read It! helps ELLs develop academic proficiency through resources that develop research, note-taking and academic writing…

Illinois Secure Choice for Small Businesses
Per State law, employers with 5 or more Illinois employees that have been in business for at least 2 years and that don’t offer a tax-qualified retirement plan are required to register for and facilitate Illinois Secure Choice or adopt their own qualified plan. Through Illinois Secure Choice, Illinois workers can save for retirement…

USA TODAY – Now on PressReader
We’re thrilled to announce that PressReader just added one of the largest and most reputable newspapers in the world to your their catalogue. Starting today, you now have access to USA TODAY and USA TODAY International Edition. At PressReader, you can also find full digital, up-to-date issues of Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, and 7000…

New Web Resources
Starting July 1, the library welcomes a line up of new additions to our roster of great web resources! Newspapers website access: Don't be stopped by firewalls! You can now get access to the websites of the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal with your library card. Both these sites require registration, but access lasts…

Learn more about ChatGPT and other AI tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we interact with technology. Generative AI tools such as Open AI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing chatbot use a conversational model to generate text based on human prompts. If you're curious to learn more about this technology and explore the capabilities of…

O’Reilly offers online learning for key tech skills
Keeping current on technology and business-related topics can be a challenge, and the Mount Prospect Public Library has a valuable resource to help. O’Reilly for Public Libraries is an e-learning platform consisting of business and technology videos, e-Books, and learning paths. O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers up-to-date information in multiple formats including: e-Books – Includes…

Auto Repair Source
Find up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of cars and trucks — at the library! Know how much car repairs cost BEFORE you head to a mechanic. Find technical service bulletins and recall notices for thousands of cars and trucks. Find maintenance schedules and estimated labor times for common vehicle repairs. Find step-by-step diagnostic…