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.
Explora Public Libraries
Whether you are conducting research for a school project or just looking to satisfy curiosity about a topic of interest, Explora Public Library Edition can help you achieve your goals. It offers reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including: art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies,… [...]
Explora Secondary: for Middle + High School (Grades 6-12)
Explora Secondary School Edition offers middle and high school students a single search box for easy access to articles, e-books, news, videos, and more. Browse to quickly see popular topics by category for ideas. Research tips show how to cite sources properly and avoid plagiarism; a citation tool helps to build a list of references/works… [...]
Explora Primary: for Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Designed to meet the needs of Kindergarten through 5th grade students and educators, Explora Primary School Edition supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. It offers an alternative to unvetted websites and open-web search engines, enabling the youngest learners to explore in a guided environment. Including reliable, age-appropriate… [...]
Transparent Language
Transparent Language Online offers the most comprehensive language-learning solution for libraries. With this flexible program, you can quickly and easily learn new languages using our wide variety of courses and activities. [...]
Encyclopaedia Britannica for Kids
Encyclopaedia Britannica For Kids is an essential homework helper. Find relevant encyclopedia articles, learning activities, games and videos for grades 1 through 9. Subjects covered include Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts. [...]
My Suburban Life and Villa Park Suburban Life
Search web-only content on local news, issues, events, people and more for My Suburban Life (2021-present) and archived issues of Villa Park Suburban Life (2009-2020). Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. [...]
Spanish Resource Center Britannica
Este portal le ofrece recursos de referencia en español para todas las edades en dos interfaces exclusivos - cada uno con una enciclopedia adaptada al lector: Enciclopedia Universal en Español para High School (edad de 14+) y la Enciclopedia Juvenil para edades de 6-12 años. [...]
Newspapers (Newsbank)
Search multiple newspaper and magazine products through Newsbank. Includes Chicago-area newspapers, Springfield State Journal-Register, historical newspapers, Chicago Daily News historical archive, America's News Magazines, and more. [...]
MasterFILE Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. [...]
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
A general interest database that integrates a variety of reference sources in one easy-to-use interface. [...]