Databases
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.
Full-text newspaper articles and television and radio transcripts. Includes the Associated Press (AP), CNN Wire, PR Wire, UPI (United Press International), Xinhua, The Chicago Citizen, and more.
Reading recommendations for kids' fiction and nonfiction that you can search by Lexile, subject, and grade level.
A popular and extensive tool for reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction. Includes audiobook recommendations.
Valuable online tool suitable to all ages for standardized test preparation, researching undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.