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.
FirstSearch (OCLC)
Several separate databases covering fulltext magazine articles, Medline, ERIC educational resources, conference proceedings, and a very large database of library holdings in the United States. [...]
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Library is an encyclopedic resource with content for learners of all ages, making it easy to find authoritative, age-appropriate reference materials. [...]
Daily Herald
Explore Chicago suburban area history through local news, events and people with the Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. Date Range: (1/1/1995 - Current) [...]
Consumer Reports
Buying advice, product ratings, reviews, recommendations, money-saving advice and tips, and videos for products including appliances, electronics, food, and more. [...]
Chicago Sun-Times
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Date Range: 1929 - Current [...]
Learning Express Library: Recursos para hispanohablantes
Desde mejorar su lectura, escritura y habilidades matematicas hasta la preparacion del examen GED, los recursos que encontrará aqui lo ayudaran a lograr sus metas. (Se necesita un usuario y codigo para ingresar al sitio) [...]
HeritageQuest Online
Combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy and Local History collection. This online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical hobbyists and professionals. [...]
Ancestry Library
Search from over 2 billion names in US Census and Genealogy records. Notice: Ancestry Library is only available to use inside the library. [...]
LearningExpress Library
Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards. Includes the following: Library Complete Computer Skills Center Job and Career Accelerator… [...]
Record Information Services
Scroll through Chicagoland's public records. Real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in your community and help safeguard your biggest investment - your home. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. Record Information Services is a 17 year old data compiler of public records serving the Chicagoland area. [...]