Learning Resources

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Pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning for kids.

FirstSearch offers access to a rich collection of reference databases. FirstSearch also offers electronic access to more than 10 million full-text and full-image articles.

A repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.

Includes archives collected by the Illinois State Library, Illinois Statewide Vital Records Databases and the Illinois Regional Archives Depositories.

Local content and community collections, in addition to eBooks on inkie.org. Available to all Illinois residents.

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

Kids can enjoy the magic of books in World Languages from anywhere. Each book is provided with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.

News articles and more from one of America's leading newspapers available as a 24-hour pass for residents of Normal.

Search for fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, theme, and more. A great way to find the order of a series or read-alikes!

Search for children's fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, read-alikes, curriculum, and more. A great way to find the order of a series or read-alikes!

PreK–3rd-grade database for reading and research. Simple to navigate and offers key reading supports such as read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.