Databases
Literary Reference Plus is a full-text literary database providing a complete collection of reference works across all genres and time periods. It contains thousands of poems, short stories, classic novels, plot summaries, critical analysis essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides.
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of
synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text
classic novels, short stories, and poems.
A fun-infused way to learn a new language. Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.
Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and
reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over
1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World
Report, Scientific American, and more.
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference
subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science,
current events, and social-emotional health.
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include
People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business,
health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural
issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, Music, & More with a Park Forest library card
Resources to support middle school students, including biographies, magazines, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Includes Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic and dozens more. Articles include reading level indicators (Lexile).
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics
including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and
science.
Enjoy complimentary All Access to the New York Times in the library and 24 hours of access off-site after logging in. You will need to create a NYT account.
To access The New York Times off-site, see our instructions.
Access The New York Times while in the library.