America's News
America's News from Newsbank is a powerful resource with over 3,650 digital newspapers.
Library will be closed on November 11
The Library will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on November 12 during regular business hours.
Boundless app closure
Due to the sudden closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless app that supports the eRead Illinois collection is being discontinued. While a transition of this scale would normally take several months, we are working quickly to ensure as little disruption as possible to your digital reading experience.
Over the coming weeks, the entire eRead Illinois collection will be moved to a new, long-term platform: The Palace Project app. This innovative service will provide enhanced access to e-books and audiobooks, allowing users to connect content from multiple platforms in one place. The Palace Marketplace also offers improved licensing options for libraries and includes access to Audible audiobook titles.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this unexpected change. We appreciate your support and remain committed to providing seamless access to digital materials.
Online Resources
Brainfuse: HelpNow
An online academic service that offers homework help for any grade and any subject, test prep help, and study tools. Live, online tutors are available for free or you can study independently or in a virtual study room with peers.
EBSCOhost Databases
Using Explora, you will discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects.
EBSCOhost Databases (en Espanol)
Al utilizar Explora, descubrirá información confiable sobre miles de temas que cubren un amplio rango de materias.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos es un nuevo recurso para estudiantes, completamente en español.
Ethnic Diversity Source
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
History Reference Source
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
Learning Express Library
Interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 23,000 expert-led courses across 24 languages, covering a wide range of topics including business, technology, and creative skills.
NoveList K-8
Points of View Reference Source
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Science Reference Source
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
World Book Kids
World Book Kids is a highly visual encyclopedic database designed for children in K-5th grade. Children can conduct a search or explore through a variety of grouped topics.
World Book Students
World Book Student is designed for children in elementary and middle school. The database focuses on helping students develop research skills.
World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines provides timelines of famous people, the history of countries, past winner awards, the history of religions, collectible items and a wide arrray of topics.