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Academic Search Premier

Search for scholarly articles from over 8,450 journals, including the social sciences, humanities, education, engineering, applied science, and ethnic studies fields. Full text is available for more than 4,600 journals.

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Access World News

Newsbank is a database that consolidates current and archived information from thousands of newspaper titles. Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events with information from credible, vetted Adams County, U.S. and global news sources, including Denver Post, Commerce City Sentinel, and Brighton Standard Blade.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Discover more about your family history by searching a wide array of sources, including census reports, birth & death records, and immigration records. Fill in what you already know with newspaper articles, yearbook photos, and much more.

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Anythink’s Freedom to Read Collection

Anythink’s Freedom to Read Collection on The Palace Project app gives all Coloradans free access to ebooks & audiobooks often banned in libraries—empowering readers to explore diverse voices, uphold intellectual freedom & keep vital stories accessible.

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Auto Repair Source

Find the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

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Black Life In America

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.

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Blackstone Unlimited Audio

Blackstone allows you to access best-selling digital audiobooks for free, and listen to them anytime, anywhere. There are no holds or waiting.

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  • iPhone

How do I get it?

  1. Download the Blackstone Unlimited app from your device’s app store or click here for more information on getting started.
  2. Browse and download or stream your favorite titles.

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Business Source Premier

View company profiles and full-text articles from over 2,150 business publications.

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Chilton Library

Find step-by-step auto repair instructions, maintenance schedules, recalls, diagrams and more. Search by specific year, make and model.

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Colorado Legal Forms

Download official legal forms and instructions from the Colorado State Judicial Branch. Forms and instructions are available in English and Spanish.

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Comics Plus

Read thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga series from more than 100 publishers – all available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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  • Android
  • iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch
  • Windows PC
  • Mac

How do I get it?

  1. Visit the Library Pass website or download the LibraryPass app from Google Play (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS).
  2. Sign in with your Anythink Libraries library barcode number.
  3. Browse, read and download your favorite comics!

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Consumer Health Complete

Find comprehensive information on all areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

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Consumer Reports

Get ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products across several industries.

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Craftsy

Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity.

Works with…

  • Windows PC
  • Mac
  • Tablets
  • iPhone/Android

How do I get it?

  1. Open the Libby app on your mobile device.
  2. Click or tap on the “Extras” section and choose “Craftsy”.
  3. Click or tap on the “Open” button, then click on the “Get a 7-day pass” button.
  4. Click “Continue to Craftsy” and stream your favorites.

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Data Axle Reference Solutions

Research businesses and individuals for class projects or market research for small businesses. Search for professional biographies, brands and products, or contact information.

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Encyclopedia of World Biography

Learn about individuals who have made significant contributions to human culture throughout history and the world.

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Environment Complete

Access the latest information in environmental studies including topics like agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and other areas of study.
 

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Explora Primary Schools

Elementary kids can find articles on every subject for their school projects.

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Explora Secondary Schools

Middle and junior high school students can find historical essays, biographies, maps, images and more to help with school projects and research.

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Funk & Wagnall’s New Encyclopedia

Search over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subjects. 

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Gale Business Plan Builder

Follow a step-by-step plan for starting a new business. Discover your entrepreneur profile, write your business plan, run a financial analysis of your business and more.

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Gale Business: Entrepreneurship

Find trusted resources from books, newspapers and magazines to help you start, manage or grow your business. View more than 800 sample business plans.

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HeritageHub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

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Hispanic Life in America

Access this digital archive to learn about the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by news media from 1704 to present day.

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History Reference Source

Thousands of biographies, historical documents, full-text articles, maps, historical video and more are available.

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Hoopla

Hoopla offers a wide range of digital videos, music and audiobooks available for immediate checkout or instant streaming with no holds required.

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Kanopy

Watch high-quality and award-winning films and documentaries from around the world.

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LearningExpress Library

Take comprehensive, interactive online practice exams for academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams. Registration is required.

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Legal Information Source

Search through a legal database that contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms.

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Libby

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  • Android
  • iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
  • Windows 10
  • Some Chromebooks

How do I get it?

  1. Download the Libby app from your device’s app store or click here for more information on getting started.
  2. Browse and download or stream your favorite titles.

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Lingopie

Lingopie is a subscription-based video-on-demand platform that facilitates language learning by combining television shows and movies with interactive tools, such as dual subtitles and clickable words that generate flashcards for review.

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Mango Languages

Learn more than 70 languages using this highly-rated learning platform.

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Municode Library

Municode Library is the industry’s leading search application with thousands of codes, all sorted by Colorado municipalities. Find development standards such as permitting procedures, zone district regulations, roadway standards and more.

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MyHeritage

Diverse genealogy databases providing access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries

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Newspaper Source Plus

Search full-text articles from more than 1200 US and international newspapers and more than 40 news magazines, including the Denver Post, Greeley Tribune and Pueblo Chieftain, and transcripts from TV and radio news.

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NoveList

View fiction reviews, award-winner lists, and recommendations. Includes breakdowns by age and genre as well as resources for book discussions and curriculum.

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NoveList K-8

Fiction guide for young readers includes discussion guides, award-winner lists and recommendations.

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Peterson’s Career Prep

Create a resume & cover letter, get career advice, and research colleges, universities & trade schools through this online platform.

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Points of View Reference Center

Students can peruse a series of compelling essays to see multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides almost 300 topics, each with an overview, point/counterpoint, and Critical Thinking Guide. Also included are guides on how to debate, develop arguments and write position papers.

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Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Browse a comprehensive database covering topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.

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Qello Concerts by Stingray

Watch the world’s largest collection of on-demand full-length performances, concert films, and music documentaries.

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  • Windows PC
  • Mac
  • Tablets
  • iPhone/Android
  • Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV (with Qello app)

How do I get it?

  1. Open the Libby app on your mobile device
  2. Click or tap on the “Extras” section and choose “Qello Concerts by Stingray”
  3. Click or tap on the “Open” button, then click on the “Get a 7-day pass” button
  4. Sign into Qello and stream your favorite concerts.

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Referencia Latina

This full-text Spanish-language database covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports.

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Regional Business News

Search articles from regional business publications and full-text for more than 50 sources.

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Rosetta Stone

Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone. Explore 30 different languages with Rosetta Stone’s interactive and immersive learning platform.

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Salud en Español

This source provides topic-specific reports covering all aspects of health and wellness, including overviews of diseases, conditions, procedures and various treatments. Salud en Español is the one-stop resource for evidence-based reports and fact sheets in the Spanish language.

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Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Created by teachers and precisely leveled, these high-quality, ready-to-use resources support parents preparing kids for kindergarten readiness, homeschool teachers and learners from Pre-K to grade 6.

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Science Reference Source

Learn about topics from biology and chemistry to environmental science from this comprehensive research database of science-oriented content, including full-text for over 600 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and more.

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Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Figure out how to fix small engines through this comprehensive collection of detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all types of small engines. Included are over 440 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations for every kind of repair job.

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Social Sciences Full Text

Discover articles on the latest in social science, including addiction studies, ethics, public welfare, urban studies and more.
 

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The Brighton Standard Blade

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Brighton Standard Blade. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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