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TEENAGE DRUG ABUSE – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS
Teenagers and young adults are especially vulnerable to substance abuse and getting addicted. Early intervention by parents, family, and educators can go a long way.

EXPLORE REHAB PROGRAMS IN ROCKFORD
If you’re looking to help yourself or someone you love struggling with a drinking or drug abuse problem in Rockford, IL, Rehabs.com provides a extensive online catalog of executive luxury clinics, as well as a lot of other alternatives. Search for a highly-rated rehab clinic in Rockford now, and take the first step on the path to clean and sober living

ILLINOIS WITHDRAWAL TREATMENT OPTIONS
Prescribed drugs, alcohol, and other substance dependency problems can seem like more than you can bear, but rest assured, they’re not! With the expert care of an addiction medicine professional or drug or alcohol detoxification treatment center, you can cleanse your body, and start on the path to winning against addiction.

FUNK AND WAGNALLS NEW WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA
Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

WORLD BOOK ONLINE
Contains more than 25,000 encyclopedia articles as well as magazine articles, a dictionary, pictures, sounds, and videos.

MIDDLE SEARCH PLUS
Full text of nearly 140 magazines for middle and junior high school research.

FASFA
Find out information about the FAFSA program and fill out a FAFSA application online.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
Search the Rockford area databases for scholarships.

CHEAP ONLINE COLLEGES
Most Affordable Online Colleges & Universities- Ranked from Cheapest to Expensive Schools

CREDITED ONLINE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS
A complete list of credited online colleges and universities in Illinois

ONLINE COLLEGE COURSES
The online college courses and classes

GALE PRESENTS: PETERSON’S TEST AND CAREER PREP
Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep.

ONLINE CATALOG
Search for books and other materials at the Rockford Public Library using our online catalog,

NOVELIST
Find a good book to read! Novelist lets you search for fiction titles by title, author, plot, genre or subject.

NOVELIST K-8
Novelist K-8 works just like Novelist, but is geared towards kids in kindergarten through 8th grade.

CLOUDLIBRARY
OverDrive is a downloadable audio and digital book service available to all RPL cardholders. You can download bestselling audio books and other digital content directly from RPL’s website. Just install the free reader software and then use your library card number to access all your favorite titles.