Learning Resources
Illinois Digital Archives
A repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Technology and information to increase access to justice for Illinois residents.
Illinois State Archives
Includes archives collected by the Illinois State Library, Illinois Statewide Vital Records Databases and the Illinois Regional Archives Depositories.
inkie.org Library
Local content and community collections, in addition to eBooks on inkie.org. Available to all Illinois residents.
LearningExpress Library
An easy-to-use resource featuring online tutorials, practice tests, quizzes, and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals.
Library of Congress
Access the Library of Congress’ considerable digital resources. You will find collections of documents, photographs, and much more.
LOTE4Kids
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.
McLean County Museum of History
One of the finest local history and genealogy research libraries in downstate Illinois is located in Downtown Bloomington.
Morningstar
Investing Center is an interactive investment database with information stocks, mutual funds and ETFs.
New York Times
News articles and more from one of America's leading newspapers available as a 24-hour pass for residents of Normal.
Newspaper Source Plus
A full-text database that provides a wealth of news content to support teaching and learning in the areas of science, math, health, technology, social studies, and more.
NoveList
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!
NoveList K-8
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!
Pantagraph
Read today’s news or search the Pantagraph’s archives from 1990 to today. Full image editions available beginning May 2022. Includes news, obituaries, sports, headlines and more.
PebbleGo
PreK–5th grade databases for reading and research. Simple to navigate and offers key reading supports such as read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting.
Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. State-specific information is included.
Transparent Language
Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to learn a new language. Choose from over 100 languages.