Consumer Reports
Reviews and recommendations for cars, appliances, electronics, personal finance, and health information.
Library closed Wednesday, November 5
Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 5 for staff training & development. No materials will be due. Thank you for your understanding!
Digital resources
New York Times
Includes domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews
The Washington Post
Daily newspaper with a focus on national politics and coverage of the D.C. metropolitan area.
Wall Street Journal
News and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world
The Atlantic
Features articles for the general reader, reports & comments on recent events in history, humor, fiction, poetry, arts & leisure, & book reviews.
The Economist
Features articles on topics that include economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture
The New Yorker
Features articles on a wide range of topics, including politics, foreign affairs, business, technology, popular culture, and the arts
Transparent Language
These conversation and film-based resources can help you learn more than 100 languages (including English) from just about any location.
PrepStep College
Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more.
Learning Express Library
Test prep resources, including practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and more.
Adventure Lab
Download the app-based geocaching experience and walk through Pritchard Park to discover opportunities for nature play, outdoor science, and environmental education.
Explore More Staff Lists
Book recommendations from our Explore More staff on all things nature, science, and the outdoors
iNaturalist
Learn about nature, identify plants and animals, and create useful data for scientists.
Merlin Bird ID
Free app-based bird guide with photos, sounds, and maps to help you identify the birds you see or hear.
Ancestry
To access Ancestry Library Edition, you must be in the library and connected to the library’s Wi-Fi.
Heritage Quest
Features US census records, family and local histories, and primary source material. The collection consists of six core data sets: U.S. Federal Censuses from 1790 through 1940.