Learn Something New This Winter!
Wintertime is the perfect time to visit LVDL’s electronic resources from the comfort of your own home and try something new.
Resources
Our resources can help you write a paper, learn a language, fix a car, plan a vacation, and a whole lot more. Almost all resources are available anytime, anywhere.
If you're looking for a library service, like faxing, notarizing, or test proctoring, please visit our services page.
- Collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and videos
- Local content from self-published authors
- Large collection of classic novels
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- Collection of ebooks and audiobooks
- See our Downloads page for instructions and FAQ
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- We have a collection of popular books on hand at the library that can be checked out as a group.
- If you don't want one of the books we already have, we can also obtain up to 10 copies of popular books that can check out for 6 weeks at a time. Fill out the Book Discussion Request Form and we'll get to work.
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- A suite of resources supporting local authors
- Design and export your own e-book using Pressbooks software
- Submit your e-book for inclusion in Indie Illinois, Indie Author Project Select, or the Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Project
- Read and discover e-books from idependently published authors
- Open to all Illinois residents and sponsored by Reading Across Illinois Library System
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- Book reviews, award winners, and read-alike recommendations
Use it for: Finding your next favorite book
Did you know: If you like Sue Monk Kidd, you’ll probably enjoy Elizabeth Gilbert, Kim Edwards, and Curtis Sittenfeld
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- Book reviews and suggested reading lists for students Kindergarten through 8th grade
- Lexile scores for books
Use it for: Book reports, finding a book to read
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- Collection of ebooks and eaudiobooks
- See our Downloads page for instructions and FAQ
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- Interactive, talking picture books for kids
- Works with Flash player directly in web browser; no downloading required
Use it for: A fun way for kids to read, entertainment on long car rides
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- Catalog to search for books in libraries around the world
- The place to submit request for items via Inter Library Loan (ILL)
Use it for: Finding items we don't have at Lake Villa District Library