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The C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District serves as an educational support center for students of all ages, a recreational reading center of popular materials, and a genealogical research center for researchers.
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Mango Languages
Language-learning centered around you. Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture. With over 70 world languages and more than 20 English courses, with additional Specialty Courses that cover a range of culturally specific topics, create your profile today and challenge yourself to discover something new.
ASL Inside
Mango Languages has partnered with ASL Inside, one of the leading ASL learning platforms, and as a patron, you now have free access to all the features this course has to offer.
Launch lessons right from the Mango app and get started by modeling native ASL signers. These self-paced courses are designed to meet your learning speed, with the Magic Mirror feature enabling instant visual comparison for accurate sign modeling to a variety of ASL accents. These practical lessons will quickly enable you to engage in basic ASL conversations.
Little Pim
Childhood is the best time to start language learning. So why not help your youngest patrons make the most of these prime learning years? With the click of a button, Little Pim – the award-winning language-learning solution for children – can be seamlessly added to your Mango collection. Lessons incorporate words and activities that are actually relevant to a child’s daily life, making the content fun and practical from the get-go.
Little Pim is specifically designed for children ages 0-6 with courses that feature videos that teach 180 words and phrases, providing the essential building blocks of a foreign language. Little Pim can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection; all parents need is a library card.
Digital Library of Illinois
The C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library is now live with OverDrive as part of Digital Library of Illinois! Sign in with either Overdrive or Libby today with your Library Card Number and PIN to start browsing and borrowing from our new collection. Explore, checkout, enjoy!
Wowbrary
Wowbrary offers you weekly email alerts showing you the newest books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books. Whenever you spot something of interest, you’ll be able to click instantly, reserve it, and check it out at your convenience.
At no cost to you, shopping at Amazon.com can help our library. We receive back a percentage of your purchase price whenever you begin your Amazon shopping. We benefit from Amazon not only when you buy books, but also movies, CDs, electronics, appliances, printer supplies, and more. Every bit you do for us helps!
Explore More Illinois
Step into the world of art, history, and culture with Explore More Illinois.
Explore More Illinois is an online pass program available 24/7 from any internet-connected device. Make reservations for free or discounted admission, gift shop or membership discounts, or special giveaways. Participating attractions include museums, historic homes, sporting events, botanic gardens, and more.
C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District cardholders can reserve up to three discounts at a time to local attractions. Start exploring today and make every visit a new adventure! Visit Explore More Illinois to log in and view current attractions.
ABCmouse
ABC Mouse offers more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons. Available on Public Internet computers and mobile devices connected to the Library’s Wi-Fi.