Medline Plus
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
Library will open at 1 p.m. on Nov. 21
The Library will open at 1 p.m. on November 21, due to staff training.
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
NewsReel
Newsreel is designed to deliver news in a radically different way—interactive, multimodal, and built for today’s attention spans. Use code FOXLIB for access.
Northwest Herald Collection
The Northwest Herald features local news, sports, events, business news, local government news and more for McHenry County.
NoveList
Get great reading recommendations based on your specific preferences. Explore fiction and nonfiction for all ages by types, plot, similar tastes, and more.
NoveList K-8
Overdrive
OverDrive provides access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines, including Kindle format. Items check out for two weeks and are automatically returned.
Physicians' Desk Reference
Online version of the Physicians' Desk Reference, a drug information source for physicians and others who write prescriptions.
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.
Record Information Services
Provides new homeowner, new business, foreclosure and bankruptcy data that can be used for marketing and research purposes. Use marketing tools to create mailing labels and mail merge documents.
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.
Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.
Small Engine Repair Source
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.
Thomas Net
ThomasNet is the most comprehensive resource for industrial information, products, company information, CAD drawings, and more.
For the best experience, use the Google Chrome Browser.
USA Today Collection
From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling.
Value Line Research Center
Includes online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, and more. For more information, watch the Value Line Tutorials.
What's Next: Books in Series
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.