Helpful Resources

On-Line Databases Provided by the Peotone Public Library

Digital Library Card Application
for residents of the Peotone Public Library District without current Library Cards

ePRINTit

Wireless Printing Service

eBooks

Axis360

(Downloadable books, audiobooks for all ages)

How to use Axis360

Gale eBooks

Nonfiction collection includes biographies, business, history etc.

How to use Gale eBooks

Hoopla

Streaming movies, TV shows plus music, comics,-e-books and e-audio. Six checkouts a month.

OverDrive

Downloadable books, audiobooks, magazines and streaming videos for all ages.

How to use OverDrive

Tumble Book Library

(Read-a-longs, videos, books and more!)

How to use Tumble Book Library

For Peotone Public Library Members

Ancestry | Library Edition

Only accessible from within the Library

Access to a wide variety of resources including: census records, military records, immigration records, and much more.

How to use Ancestry

BiblioBoard

Peotone Public Library District is proud to announce that it will offer free access to BiblioBoard Library to all library patrons. Whether patrons are interested in comics and graphic novels, popular fiction, children’s books, young adult novels, history, science or art, BiblioBoard Library’s diverse digital content holds something for everyone.

How to use Biblioboard

Britannica Library

Encyclopedia

Britannica Library gives you three different levels in one Encyclopedia; Children, Young Adults and Adult Reference Center. This encyclopedia has the most current information including videos photos and it directs you to the Webs best sites.

Chilton Library

Automotive Information

ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

How to use Chilton Library

Creativebug

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.

How to use Creativebug

Driving Tests

Learning Resource

Free, Illinois DMV Practice tests that are just like the real thing.

EBSCO

Research

OmniFile Full Text Select (H.W. Wilson) ALSO KNOWN AS WILSON WEB provides full text of articles from nearly 530 journals, with full-text coverage dating back to 1996. Additionally, this database includes indexing for more than 1,000 periodicals dating back to 1983.

How to use EBSCO

eSequels

Discover New Books

eSequels can help you find the newest title by your favorite author or spot a title that you may have missed. It can also list the most popular series so you can discover a new author or rediscover an enjoyable series.

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois has restarted their program, in a limited capacity, April 1, 2021.

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.

FirstSearch

Research Tool

WorldCat – FirstSearch provides access to over 50 billion library records, magazine articles, proceedings, and more. Much of the information is full-text.

Call the library for the Authorization and password.

US Department of Energy | Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

FuelEcononomy.gov

Government Information

The official U.S. government source for fuel economy information.

Gale Legal Forms

Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research.

Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.

How to use Gale Legal Forms

Gale Test Prep

Gale Testing & Education Reference Center

Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals.

HeritageQuest

A Collection of Genealogical and Historical Sources

This broad database of American genealogical sources is rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. Coverage dates back to the 1700s.

How to use HeritageQuest

Lexile

Find the Right Book for You!

The Lexile Framework is a scientific way to match readers with text using the same scale. Recognized as the standard for matching readers with texts, Lexile measures connect learners of all ages with resources at the right level of Challenge.

Museum Adventure Pass

Get passes/discounts to area attractions with your card at the Library.

Transparent Language Online

Learn over 110 languages, including English. Kid’s version – KidSpeak – also part of Transparent Language. Available on any device – phone, tablet or computer. You can also download the mobile app. (Formerly on the RB Digital database).

How to use Transparent Language Online

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On-Line Databases Provided by the Peotone Public Library

ePRINTit

eBooks

Axis360

Gale eBooks

Hoopla

OverDrive

Tumble Book Library

For Peotone Public Library Members

Ancestry | Library Edition

BiblioBoard

Britannica Library

Chilton Library

Creativebug

Driving Tests

EBSCO

eSequels

Explore More Illinois

FirstSearch

FuelEcononomy.gov

Gale Legal Forms

Gale Test Prep

HeritageQuest

Lexile

Museum Adventure Pass

Transparent Language Online

Informational Videos

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