The Assisted Living Research Institute is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies and real-world insight from experts, caregivers and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides and resources. You will ll start in a dedicated section that provides extremely well detailed and thorough information for families and senior citizens in the State of Illinois.

Our library system, RAILS, has partnered with BiblioLabs to bring Normal Public Library patrons a library of e-books on the BiblioBoard platform. There is no limit on simultaneous use; items can be read by 1 or 100 patrons at the same time. This means no hold queues and no waiting for titles. 

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Brainfuse HelpNow is America’s premier online homework help and tutoring provider offering a unique tutoring and study suite backed by an industry-leading academic team. This service is available to assist students of any age achieve success and includes live online help from 2 pm to 11 pm every day in English and Spanish.

Brainfuse VetNow helps veterans transition to civilian life through live, interactive career assistance, academic tutoring, benefits navigation and much more.

Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Find simple, free online tutorials for computer basics, from starting an email address to searching for a job.

Duolingo is the best new way to learn a language. Learning with Duolingo is fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock and level up. These bite-sized lessons are effective, and there is proof that it works.

eRead Illinois includes e-books and audiobooks that can be borrowed through the Axis 360 app. Login with your library card and PIN to start browsing.

Instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres and other fun and local cultural venues.

Freading offers thousands of downloadable eBooks with absolutely no waiting lists! All of their books are available at all times. We are sorry, but Freading eBooks are not compatible with the Kindle. For Kindle-compatible books, please use our Overdrive eBook service.

Search thousands of full-text books, preview the first several pages of lots of popular titles and even download full versions of books in the public domain for free. E-books are also available for purchase.

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Access family genealogies, county and town histories, church and school histories, maps and atlases, vital records, tax lists, military records, wills, cemetery records, the complete set of US Federal Census Records from 1790 to 1930 and more.

Illinois Legal Aid Online develops technology and information to increase access to justice for Illinois residents.

IndieFlix is a movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries and shorts. Instantly view thousands of titles from around the world.

Access the Library of Congress’ considerable digital resources. You will find collections of documents, photographs and much more.

An online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

The Stevenson-Ives Library is one of the finest local history and genealogy research libraries in downstate Illinois. The Library contains more than 15,000 books and periodicals with a focus on McLean County and Central Illinois history and genealogy. The Library contains the collections of the McLean County Museum of History, the McLean County Genealogical Society and the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.

An interactive investment database with information on over 27,000 stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. This database provides independent analysis, charts, portfolio building tools and investment education.

Provides enhanced subject access to over 70,000 fiction titles and contains over 1,000 subject oriented booklists and complete lists for over 150 book awards.

Check out and download audiobooks and ebooks to your computer, tablet, e-reader or smartphone.

Read today’s news or search the Pantagraph’s archives from 1990 to today. Includes news, obituaries, sports, headlines and more.

RBdigital offers a wide array of audiobooks for the savvy reader and listener. RBdigital also offers resources including digital magazines, continuing education courses, test preparation, health and wellness, streaming movies and television. RBdigital is available 24 hours a day. 

Scholastic ScienceFlix is an online resource that focuses on engaging subject-area science content for students spanning grades 4–9.  Extensive science-related assets help to build hands-on STEM content knowledge.

Standard & Poor’s is the world’s foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. Access industry surveys, stock reports, mutual fund reports, bond reports, corporation records and more through NetAdvantage.

Access information and advice on the stock market, the economy and approximately 1,700 stocks in 98 industries.

Use the great information available from World Book, but tailored to kids. This database uses simple navigation, colorful illustrations, activities for young students and more. Access World Book Online for Kids through World Book Online for Kids here and then click on Kids to get started.