December, 2025 Archive

The reference section has gone digital! You can access these reference materials any time, day or night. Some services may require your Villa Park library card number when you access their sites.

FinancialFit

FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that help learners of all backgrounds build financial literacy, make informed money decisions and work toward long-term financial goals. Use your library card to sign up for a free account. [...]

EBSCO eBook Spanish & Portuguese Collection

This collection offers thousands of high-quality e-books in key areas of study. Esta colección ofrece miles de libros electrónicos de alta calidad en áreas de estudio clave. [...]

Read It!

Read It! is designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills. [...]

Educate Station

Developed by experienced and passionate educators from across the United States, Educate Station provides quality content for homeschooling families and teachers. With full curriculum for grades Pre-K through Fifth Grade, it offers ready-to-use, hands-on activities and printable packets. The primary subjects are: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning, and Art.  [...]

Religion & Philosophy Collection

Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language. [...]

Regional Business News

Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires. [...]

Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription

A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science. [...]

Newspaper Source Plus

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Newspapers include St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more. [...]

Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription

A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science. [...]