Online Databases

AncestryLibrary

You must be at the library to access – NO REMOTE ACCESS

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Unparalleled genealogy collection
200+ billion images in 7,000 unique databases
The world’s most popular online genealogy resource

Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. It’s an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.

Answers await everyone—whether professional or hobbyist, expert or novice, genealogist or historian—inside the more than 7,000 available databases. Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
 


BookBrowse – Your Guide to Exceptional Books

Free with your Bridgeview Public Library Card!

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BookBrowse – Your Guide to Exceptional Books.  Free with your Bridgeview Public Library card!

Access BookBrowse using your library membership at: bookbrowse.com/bvs


DMV Practice Tests

Free Driver Education Program

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Free Driver Education Program

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What’s included?

Your Driver Education program contains the following state-specific information:

  • 10 car practice tests
  • 6 motorcycle practice tests
  • 1 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice test
  • 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
  • An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions

Ebsco Database package from Illinois State Library

Enter your Bridgeview Library card and PIN to access

Please see the new databases available through the Illinois State Library below.

Click on the database title for access.  Enter your Bridgeview Public Library card and PIN to enter.


EBSCO Publishing Database

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This Database group includes: ConsumerReports.org, MasterFILE Premier, Science Reference Center, NoveList Plus, NoveList K-8 Plus.


ePRINTit Mobile Printing – Secure Cloud Printing from your device!

20 cents per print

ePRINTit – Secure Cloud Printing from your device!

Save the file to your device.

Access ePRINTit from Bridgeview Library website here

Upload your file.  Name your file anything you like – Must have 5 characters.  Click Submit!

Enter file name in print release station.  Follow directions at kiosk.

20 cents per print.

Multiple forms of payment are accepted including coins, cash, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, etc.
 

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Learn How to Code with Fiero!

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Fiero Code Learn-to-Code resource! Create a username and password

to start.  Learn at your own pace to create websites, games and more!


FinancialFit is here!

Personal Finance lessons to guide your biggest financial decisions!

FinancialFit: Personal Finance lessons to guide your biggest financial decisions.

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Choose your lessons, videos or interactive tools to help you make informed financial decisions.


Scholastic Teachables

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Looking for ways to support your student’s learning?

Try Scholastic Teachables… now available with your library card!Scholastic Teachables offers access to ready-to-go lesson plans and activities for any school subject, making it the perfect tool for teachers, busy parents, and homeschooling families.


Worldbook Online

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  • Access to authoritative content of World Book Encyclopedia
  • Rich collection of educational interactive games and videos reinforce comprehension
  • Online learning programs designed for different age groups