LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that caters to a wide range of educational and career needs. Whether you’re a student preparing for college admissions exams, an adult looking to improve core academic skills, or someone seeking occupational certification, LearningExpress Library has you covered. Access a comprehensive selection of tutorials, practice tests, articles,…
Web Resources
Discover Your Family History with FindMyPast: A Premier Genealogy Resource
Discover your family history with FindMyPast, now at our library. This database offers a wealth of historical records, particularly from the UK, for insightful family research. FindMyPast lets you access diverse records from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Search through census data, employment details, and vital records like births, marriages, and deaths. It’s…
Loeb Classical Library
We're so pleased to announce the Mount Prospect Public Library now subscribes to the Loeb Classical Library, a beacon of knowledge, bringing the wisdom of ancient Greece and Rome into the modern era. This venerable collection, now available in a digital format, offers a treasure trove of Greek and Latin literature, paired with English translations, making…
The Economist on PressReader
We are excited to announce the latest addition to PressReader's global all-you-can-read newspaper and magazine platform. As part of its mission to bring trusted, world-class publications to readers around the world, the company has partnered with The Economist, one of the most well-read global affairs magazines, and a widely recognized provider of critical analysis. It…
Enjoy Complimentary All Access to NYTimes
Library patrons now have the full-access to the New York Times (nytimes.com). We've had the basic nytimes.com access for a few years, but now have expanded to the full package.
Read It! — New for English Language Learners
Read It! helps English Language Learners (ELLs) succeed academically and in everyday life by providing helpful resources and specialized content to English language learners who have a foundation in English grammar and reading but who are still developing proficiency. Read It! helps ELLs develop academic proficiency through resources that develop research, note-taking and academic writing…
USA TODAY – Now on PressReader
We’re thrilled to announce that PressReader just added one of the largest and most reputable newspapers in the world to your their catalogue. Starting today, you now have access to USA TODAY and USA TODAY International Edition. At PressReader, you can also find full digital, up-to-date issues of Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, and 7000…
New Web Resources
Starting July 1, the library welcomes a line up of new additions to our roster of great web resources! Newspapers website access: Don't be stopped by firewalls! You can now get access to the websites of the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal with your library card. Both these sites require registration, but access lasts…
New business information source: Mergent Intellect
A new database is available to Mount Prospect Public Library patrons looking for business information. Mergent Intellect offers comprehensive data on both public and private companies with a user-friendly interface. Extensive coverage of private companies with financials, executive contacts, and other critical business information Use the advanced search to build a list of companies,…
O’Reilly offers online learning for key tech skills
Keeping current on technology and business-related topics can be a challenge, and the Mount Prospect Public Library has a valuable resource to help. O’Reilly for Public Libraries is an e-learning platform consisting of business and technology videos, e-Books, and learning paths. O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers up-to-date information in multiple formats including: e-Books – Includes…
