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Adult Career Center
Get live, one-on-one assistance with resumes, job searching, and online applications.
American Memory
Includes material from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions.
American Physical Society
Access 9 APS journals, including Physical Review and Physical Review Letters.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Ancestry Library Edition
Article Finder
Search for articles and periodicals across multiple databases with a single search.
AtoZ Food America
Contains more than 2,000 state, regional and ethnic easy-to-follow food and beverage recipes.
AtoZ Maps Online
With over 100,000 maps, this is one of the world's largest online collections.
AtoZ The USA
Information about states.
AtoZ The World
AtoZ The World provides detailed coverage of every country.
AtoZ World Food
Over 6,500 recipes in this food culture database for 174 countries.
AtoZ World Travel
Country information for school reports and travel.
AtoZdatabases
Search for US or Canadian businesses and residential listings, new home owners, job postings, and more.
Auto Repair Source™
Auto Repair Source™ provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
Biblioboard
Illinois residents have access to thousands of e-resources free of charge & no library card is required.
BookFlix
BookFlix is an exciting online literacy resource that pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks.
Britannica Library
Encyclopedia with articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites.
Britannica Library Children
Encyclopedia Britannica redesigned just for kids.
Britannica Library Young Adults
Encyclopedia Britannica redesigned and written for teenagers.
Business Insights: Global
Contains market research reports, case studies, industry profiles, and more.
Business Source Complete
Contains market research reports, case studies, industry profiles, SWOT analyses and more.
Census Business Builder
The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau.
Check Illinois
Do a quick, free background check online in less than 60 seconds.
Chicago Community Coverage
Explore the Chicago Sun-Times, Lake County News-Sun, Mount Prospect Journal and more.
Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
Articles and ratings on local services.
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Offers full page and article images with searchable full-text from 1849 to 1996.
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Recent Newspapers)
Digitized Chicago Tribune from 2008 to current (3 month embargo).
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest US Major Dailies)
Full-text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 to the current day.
Consumer Reports
Unbiased ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice from expert testers.
ConsumerSearch
Consumer information drawn from print and online reviews of products and services.
Creativebug
More than 1,000 art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Mobile App
Cyndi’s List
Cyndi's List contains links to 290,000 genealogy sites in 180 categories.
Daily Herald
Explore Mount Prospect area history through local news, events and people.
Driving Test Prep
Take free practice tests for your license to drive a car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle.
Elected Officials for Mount Prospect Area
A listing of all elected officials, including contact information.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish-language version of World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia of Associations
Find and compile lists of associations with this popular resource.
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, and more. For more information, click here.
FAFSA: Federal Student Aid
Information, contacts, instructions and forms for federal student financial aid.
Family Search
Search family history through records compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
FastWeb
Search for scholarships, get student financial aid, and find money to pay for college.
Financial Ratings Series Online (Weiss)
Find ratings for banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and Medigap plans.
Fold3
US military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served.
Foundation Directory Online
Information on more than 140,000 grantmakers. Full version available only in the library. FDO Essential Day Pass available remotely.
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
10,000 foundations and public charities that offer grants to individuals, with a focus on the arts and education.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Full-Text Finder
Find full-text of journals available online by title or subject.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers programming with over 350 six week courses in personal and professional development.
Gale LegalForms
Download thousands of official legal forms in areas such as divorce, wills, leases, and real estate.
Gale Literature
Search Gale Virtual Reference Library, Drama Criticism, Short Story Criticism, and Literature Resource Center.
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Practice tests for academic placement and job-related tests. Search for colleges/scholarships or use the online resume builder.
Gale Presents: Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy offers 6,000 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, job & career skills, and personal growth.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Thousands of reference books available online. Includes VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever.
Gale Virtual Reference Library Youth eBook Collection
Includes encyclopedias on a wide range for topics for youth.
GovInfo.gov
Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
Haines Criss+Cross
Search for people or businesses by address, phone number, or other criteria.
Heritage Hub
Access hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.
Heritage Quest Online
Search census records, Revolutionary War documents, Freedman's Bank, and more.
High School (Gale in Context)
Articles covering all core subjects from Science to Literature to History.
Hoopla
Enjoy free movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks from Hoopla on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card.
Mobile App
Illinois Car Insurance Calculator
Calculate auto insurance costs customized to your age, location, driving record, vehicle, etc.
Illinois Digital Archives
Digital collections of Illinois libraries, museums, historical societies and more.
Illinois Home Insurance Calculator
Estimate home insurance costs based on home replacement value and location.
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) is a non-profit organization to help people understand their legal options.
Illinois Physician Profile
View professional and disciplinary background of licensed physicians and surgeons in Illinois.
IndustrySelect
Research U.S. manufacturers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Jobs and Career Development Research Guides
Links to resources compiled by MPPL staff.
Kanopy
Stream free movies on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card.
Mobile App
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.
Lincoln Middle School Online Textbooks
Access online text books You will need your student username and password.
Lingo Lite
Build your multilingual vocabulary in 30 languages.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Join today to get access to thousands of courses.
Little Pim
Language learning for kids, pre-K to Grade 2; covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Russian.
Mango Languages
MasterFILE Complete
Full-text access to thousands of general interest periodicals on a wide variety of topics.
Medigap Report
Build your own customized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner.
Medline Plus
An excellent source of health information from the National Library of Medicine.
Mergent Archives
Includes Mergent's full collection of digitized manuals (formerly Moody's) as well as historical annual reports for public companies.
Mergent Intellect
Company facts on over 20 million North American companies and over 70 million global companies. Also includes industry reports from First Research, Key Business Ratios, and more.
Mergent InvestorEdge
Over 4000 Equity Research Reports, updated weekly, providing expert analysis and buy, sell and hold recommendations from Ford Equity Research.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Provides access to information on stocks and mutual funds for potential investors and researchers.
Mount Prospect Community Organizations and Clubs
A list of clubs and organizations located primarily in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Journal
Archive of the Mount Prospect Journal.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Mount Prospect Obituary Index
Locate newspaper citations with this Library-made database.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Genealogy database containing millions of records.
National Geographic Kids
Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more.
National Geographic Virtual Library
Full-text issues of National Geographic (1888- ) and National Geographic Traveler (2010- )
New Oxford Shakespeare
All of Shakespeare's works with annotations. This resource is a gift from the Friedrichs Memorial Fund.
New York Times
Enjoy full access to NYTimes.com.
Newspaper Archive
Search local newspapers from Illinois, including the Daily Herald.
Newspapers.com Library Edition
Extensive online database of 4,000+ historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s.
Niche Academy
View tutorials on how to use our many databases.
NoveList K-8
Find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested.
NoveList Plus
Use for mobile
Find new books based on books you've read.
O’Reilly for Public Libraries
Unlimited accesss to 50K+ titles, 30K+ hours of video and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guide to career information about hundreds of occupations.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
Full-text articles and more on a wide range of social issues.
OverDrive
Download audiobooks, ebooks, and video. View a Tutorial.
Mobile App
Oxford English Dictionary
A historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day.
PebbleGo
Username is mppl, and password is library. Explores animals, science, social studies, and biographies in English and Spanish.
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)
Compilation of manufacturers' prescribing information on prescription drugs.
Plan Builder (Gale Business)
Formerly Gale Small Business Builder. Designed to help entrepreneurs create a professional Business Plan. Good for nonprofit as well.
Preschool and Childcare Directory
A listing of local resources compiled by MPPL staff.
PressReader
Offers access to enhanced digital replicas of more than 6,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries in 60+ languages.
Mobile App
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
Comprehensive resource for identification, research, and pricing antiques for collectors, dealers, and appraisers.
ProQuest Recent Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
(2008-Recent; 3-month embargo)
ProQuest Recent Newspapers: The New York Times
(2008-Recent; 3-month embargo)
ProQuest Recent Newspapers: The Wall Street Journal
(2008-Recent; 3-month embargo)
ProQuest Recent Newspapers: The Washington Post
(2008-Recent; 3-month embargo)
Prospect Day
The Prospect Day Newspaper Archive
Public-Records.com
Illinois public records for real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more.
Regional Business News
Includes access to Crain's Chicago Business and other regional news publications.
Rootsweb
A free genealogy community that uses online forums and mailing lists.
Salem Press
Access detailed articles on literature, history, science, and health.
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.
SILC WorldCat
State-wide Illinois Catalog, search for books and other materials in Illinois libraries and place Interlibrary Loan requests.
SILC Worldcat Discovery
New interface for Statewide Illinois Library Catalog. ILL requests cannot be placed through this interface.
Story Cove: Folktales from Around the World
There is nothing like a good picture book to stir a child’s imagination and create excitement about reading.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks’ mission is to provide quality e-books for children which will encourage and engage tech-savvy young readers.
Mobile App
Tutor.com
Get one-on-one help from a tutor, 2 - 9 p.m., or use the Skills Center, 24/7.
Mobile App
U.S. Major Dailies
Formerly ProQuest Newsstand. Full-text access to Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, L.A. Times and Washington Post.
USA Trade Online
Access U.S. export and import data.
USA.gov
Home page of the U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information.
Value Line
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds.
Wall Street Journal
Full-text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984 to the current day.
Washington Post
Full-text of the Washington Post from 1996 to the current day.
WebMD
A leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
Westlaw
Only available inside the library.
This resource is only available inside the library.
World Book Complete!
Encyclopedia articles, maps, timelines and multimedia content. Also available in Spanish.
World Book Kids
A highly visual encyclopedic database designed for children in K-5th grade
World Book Student
An encyclopedia designed for children in elementary and middle school.
World Book Timelines
Timelines of famous people, histories of countries, religions, sports and many other subjects.
Worldcat Discovery
Search Worldcat, ArticleFirst, ERIC, Medline, and more (Provided by Illinois State Library)