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The Wood Dale Public Library offers materials in a variety of languages that reflect the diversity and interests of our community, as well as materials and resources to support English language learning.

With your Wood Dale Public Library card, you can also request materials in various languages from nearby libraries and have them delivered to our location for convenient pickup. Explore the catalog by selecting your preferred language and place items on hold today!  

Need help finding an item in another language? Please contact us or stop by one of our service desks for assistance. Mówimy po polsku! Se habla español! 

Explore Our World Language Collections

Spanish

Polish

Ukrainian 

Russian

Online Resources Available in World Languages

LOTE4Kids

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LOTE4Kids offers digital picture books in Languages Other Than English (LOTE), helping children enjoy stories while building literacy skills in their native or a new language.

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PressReader

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PressReader provides access to thousands of eNewspapers and eMagazines from around the world, many available in their native language, allowing users to read full digital editions on any device.

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Libby

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Libby is a user-friendly app that allows cardholders to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines for free, offering seamless reading and listening on mobile devices.

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English as a Second Language Collection