America's News
Search local, state, and national news sources for full-text articles. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S.
Learning Resources
Library Reopens on July 25
We're excited to announce that NPL will reopen on July 25. Our temporary branch is now closed. See our For Every Chapter page for additional information, including how to pick up your holds during this brief closure.
Auto Repair Source
An authoritative and easy-to-use auto service and repair reference tool. Use it to help you diagnose, repair, and maintain your car, truck or SUV.
Brainfuse JobNow
Job coaching service designed to help people land the job of their dreams. Resume, interview, and job search help, plus live online help from 2 pm to 11 pm every day in English and Spanish.
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports offers consumer news, reports on different products, recalls, safety information and much more.
Creativebug
Creativebug.com offers award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Driving Tests
FirstSearch
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.
Health Source - Consumer Edition
Help better understand key topics across the health and wellness spectrum – from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine.
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Technology and information to increase access to justice for 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.
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.
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.
Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. State-specific information is included.
Value Line
Access information and advice on the stock market, the economy, and approximately 1,700 stocks in 98 industries.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Guides to stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), banks, credit unions, and insurance companies, along with Medicare supplement options and financial literacy basics.