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Academic Search Premier
A multi-disciplinary database of thousands of magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles.
Ancestry Library Edition
Special Library Edition of Ancestry.com.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Article Finder (Ebsco Discovery Service)
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.
Auto Repair Source™
Auto Repair Source™ provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
BookFlix
BookFlix is an exciting online literacy resource that pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks.
Brainfuse HelpNow
HelpNow offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation.
Brainfuse JobNow
JobNow provides users with help in every step of the job search process including job searching, resume template, professional resume review, and live interview coaching.
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 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
Read the Daily Herald and Chicago Sun-Times, 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 2013.
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest US Major Dailies)
Full-text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 to the current day.
Comics Plus
This database offers over 20,000 digital comics and graphic novels for all ages. The comics are updated weekly and there are no holds, no waits and no limits on checkouts.
Comics Plus (Children’s Collection)
Read children's comics online.
Consumer Health Complete
Resource for key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
Consumer Reports
Unbiased ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice from expert testers.
ConsumerLab
ConsumerLab.com provides comprehensive information about vitamin, herbal and other supplements and nutritional and health products.
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. Includes sewing, quilting, knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts and more.
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.
Daily Herald – Historical (from NewspaperArchive)
Access the archives of the Daily Herald from 1901 to recent.
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.
Encyclopedia of Associations
Find and compile lists of associations with this popular resource.
Escolar
Britannica's Spanish encyclopedia for Elementary and Middle school students.
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, and more.
FAFSA: Federal Student Aid
Information, contacts, instructions and forms for federal student financial aid.
FamilySearch
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, stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and Medigap plans.
Fold3
US military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served.
Full-Text Finder
Find full-text of journals available online by title or subject.
Gale Ebooks (formerly GVRL / Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Thousands of reference books available online. Includes VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever.
Gale LegalForms
Download thousands of official legal forms in areas such as divorce, wills, leases, and real estate.
Gale Literature
Explore an extensive compilation of literary commentary available. Includes analysis from book excerpts, periodicals, and more.
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 20,000 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 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.
GVRL Health and Medicine eBook Collection
Includes a collection of health and medicine related encyclopedias.
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.
History Reference Center
This is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
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.
Inkie.org (formerly Biblioboard)
Features content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities.
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.
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.
Legal Information Reference Center
Includes top consumer legal reference books from NOLO, as well as thousands of legal forms.
Library of Congress Digital Collection
Includes material from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions.
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.
Mobile App
Literary Reference Center
Includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.
Little Pim
Language learning for kids, pre-K to Grade 2; covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, and Korean.
LOTE Online for Kids
Children's picture books in World Languages
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
Business directory, executive contacts, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists.
Middle Search Plus
Provides full text access to magazines covering general topics for middle and junior high school students.
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.
Museum Adventure Pass
Use the smartest card - your library card - to receive admission or a special discount at participating Chicago area cultural destinations!
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 (NYTimes.com)
Enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com. (does not include NYTimes Games or Cooking)
New York Times (ProQuest U.S. Major Dailies)
Full-text of the New York Times from 1980 to today.
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
Technology and business-related e-books, videos, tutorials, personalized learning tools, and certifications for career advancement.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guide to career information about hundreds of occupations.
OverDrive
Download audiobooks, e-books, and magazines.
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.
Points of View Reference Center
This a full text database designed to provide students and schools with a series of controversial essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.
Preschool and Childcare Directory
A listing of local resources compiled by MPPL staff.
Prescribers’ Digital Reference (formerly Physicians’ Desk Reference/PDR)
Compilation of manufacturers' prescribing information on prescription drugs.
PressReader
Offers access to enhanced digital replicas of more than 6,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries in 60+ languages.
Mobile AppPrimary 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.
Prospect Day
The Prospect Day Newspaper Archive
This resource is only available inside the library.
Public-Records.com
Illinois public records for real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more.
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Business directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists.
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.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks’ mission is to provide quality e-books for children which will encourage and engage tech-savvy young readers.
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. Registration required.
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 (Proquest U.S. Major Dailies)
Full-text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984 to the current day.
Washington Post (Proquest U.S. Major Dailies)
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.
Weston Woods Plus
With Weston Woods + 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.
Worldcat Discovery
Search Worldcat, ArticleFirst, ERIC, Medline, and more (Provided by Illinois State Library)