Kids Web Resources
Library Card Required outside the Library
BookFlix
BookFlix is an exciting online literacy resource that pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks.
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, and more.
Hoopla
Enjoy free movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks from Hoopla on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card.
iVox
iVox is an interactive storybook app for children ages 4-8. Available for iOS and Android, iVox brings favorite stories to life with three dimensional characters and scenes that children can explore.
Little Pim
Language learning for kids, pre-K to Grade 2. Covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Russian.
Middle Search Plus
Provides full text access to magazines covering general topics for middle and junior high school students.
Museum Adventure Pass
Use the smartest card – your library card – to receive admission or a special discount at participating Chicago area cultural destinations!
National Geographic Kids
Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more.
PebbleGo
Username is mppl, and password is library. Explores animals, science, social studies, and biographies in English and Spanish.
Primary Search
Elementary school students can access full articles from magazines like Highlights and Ranger Rick, as well as full text reference materials from publishers like Abdo
and Cherry Lake.
Scholastic Teachables
Worksheets, mini-books, printable packs and lessons to use in class or at home.
Science Reference Center
Full text of science and math encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.
Story Cove
Folktales from around the world! There’s nothing like a good picture book to stir a child’s imagination and create excitement about reading.
Weston Woods Plus
With Weston Woods Plus you can stream your favorite Weston Woods story book videos, including titles like Creepy Carrots, School’s First Day of School, and Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late.
No Library Card Required
Biblioboard
Illinois residents have access to thousands of e-resources free of charge & no library card is required.
Books & More
Explore book, movie, and audiobook suggestions in various categories for young readers of all levels.
Code.org
A nonprofit, Code.org is “the leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States.”
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Biodiversity Education
Learn about species and habitats in Illinois.
Khan Academy
A free world-class education for anyone anywhere. Over 3,600 video tutorials! Emphasis on the STEM subjects. Life-long learning tool for all.
Saints.SQPN
This site has information on patron saints and profiles of those saints. Profiles have portraits, biographical information, areas of patronage, prayers, links to related sites, readings, etc.
Tinkercad
A “free, easy-to-use web app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding!”
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks’ mission is to provide quality e-books for children which will encourage and engage tech-savvy young readers.