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Chicago Heights Public Library databases can be accessed 24 hours from any computer or device with Internet access. All you need is your library barcode number.


Gale Reference Center Gold
General Reference Center Gold(R ) , from Gale Cengage Learning, Inc provides 24-hour access to an integrated set of sources: magazines, journals, newspaper articles, children's magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference books, and more. Content includes more than 5,100 titles, of which, more than 3,800 are available in Full-Text. Search on topics ranging from current events, business & industry trends, arts & sciences and about anything inbetween.



Chilton Library
When it comes to auto repair, "do-it-yourselfers", students, and automotive enthusiasts have trusted Chilton repair manuals for years. Now, Gale puts these authoritative manuals into motion with more extensive resources in a simple-to-use, online resource that's available 24/7 wherever there's an available internet connection. Unlike the printed editions, the content available on ChiltonLibrary(R ) is updated on a monthly basis, ensuring the most advanced and up-to-date information available. 


Access My Library
Go Mobile! Access all of the information found above in General Reference Center Gold and Chilton's from your smart phone! Apps are available for Android and Apple (iPhone / iPad / iTouch) devices. Search for "Access My Library" in the Android Market or iStore to download... or click here.    

OverDrive Media Center
OverDrive Media on Demand allows anyone with a valid Chicago Heights Library Card to check out a variety of online resources. This includes eBooks, Audiobooks, music, and videos! What's more, you can access them through multiple devices; computers (PC and Mac), smart phones, or audio players. There is no need to return anything, OverDrive keeps track automatically.

ProQuest Digital Microfilm
ProQuest Digital Microfilm lets you view back-issues of the Chicago Tribune from a computer or internet accessible device.  Although it doesn't offer searching by keyword, you can browse through and print content starting from 2008. Make sure to click on <select> and <Chicago Tribune>.