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.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archive
Search full-text issues of the Chicago Tribune from 1849-2015 [...]
The New York Times Online
Full, unlimited access to news content on the New York Times website, including digital articles and archives dating back to 1851. Patrons must have or create an account with NYT Online and redeem a code using the link below to activate a 24-hour subscription if using remotely. When the subscription expires, patrons can come back… [...]
Chicago Community Coverage
Explore and stay informed on Chicago area topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. [...]
Scholastic Teachables (OpenAthens link)
(For vendor testing only. Library Patrons - Please use the above Scholastic Teachables link with full description when accessing from home.) [...]
Scholastic Teachables
Teachables has 30,000+ printable, ready-to-use educational materials directly from Scholastic, a trusted name in education. These teacher-developed resources for Pre-K—Grade 6 include activity sheets, lesson plans, and more, covering all subjects and themes. [...]
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. [...]
Chicago Tribune
Date Range: (1985 - current) [...]
Gale LegalForms – Illinois
Gale LegalForms provides professionally written legal documents used by attorneys and law firms. You’ll find downloadable forms covering real estate, wills, power of attorney, bankruptcy, small business—practically any area of law—alongside helpful tools like a Law Digest and Attorney Directory. [...]
HeritageHub
HeritageHub is the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. Extensive editorial review of all newspaper sections ensures thorough selection of obituaries for easy access. An easy-to-use interface allows searching by name, date range, or text such as institutional name, social affiliation(s), geographic location(s), philanthropic activities, etc. View video tutorial [...]
Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Data Axle Reference Solutions offers the most in-depth & up to date information for US businesses and residents. Mapping & Data Visualization allows users to gain in-depth insights into content. Also includes databases: Job Seekers, Healthcare, New Businesses, New Movers/Homeowners, Historical Businesses, Canadian Business, and Canadian White Pages. View video tutorial [...]