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Reference Resources,
Online
Catalogs and Databases
NEW!!
The TumbleBook Library is an
online collection of animated talking picture books that teach young
children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Access to these books
for the very young as well as graphic novels for older readers in
TumbleReadables and the AudioBookCloud collection of streaming audio books
is available now through our website
Call 708- 447-3577 or visit the library for assistance.
*These web sites require Adobe
FlashPlayer.
Go here to download FlashPlayer now.
This includes the
Chicago Sun-Times and a selection of popular magazines.
Just login using your 14 digit Lyons Library card number.
SWAN Online Catalog
Search the
online catalog, place holds, view your account and pay fines
on your account.
OCLC
First Search
Search the First Search worldwide database for books,
DVD's and more.
Your login is 100-108-765 and the password is Lyons
(the password is case-sensitive)
EBSCOhost
- Just
login using your 14 digit Lyons Library card number.
World
Book Online
Just login using your 14 digit Lyons Library card number.
Lexile Framework for Reading
An
educational website that allows teachers, parents and students to
select books and other reading
materials that is at an appropriate
difficulty level. It can also be used to monitor a reader's growth in
reading ability over time.
LearningExpress Online Test
Preparation for Job Seekers
The Lyons Library subscribes to the online test prep service
LearningExpress Library. This source provides online practice tests for
a variety of job types, civil service, CDL, the GED and U.S. Citizenship. It
also has high school entrance and college admission test preparation as well
as a host of vocational and career information for students and those with
high school diplomas, some college and college degrees. An additional
section provides job search tips and workplace skill building courses.
LearningExpress Library constantly updates it site with additional and more
current content. LearningExpress Library is now available at the library and
to Lyons residents for home access.
Start your job search now by trying the
Job
& Career Accelerator today!
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