Databases

Young learners, ages 2 and up, can play and learn at the library with interactive books, educational games, puzzles and other activities.

abcmouse.com

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

• Read local newspapers Proviso Star Progress (1937-1950) Star Sentinel (1956-1997) Proviso Star Sentinel (1975-1981) and West Proviso Herald (1978-1982). 
• See the yearbooks of Proviso West High School (1961-2017).
• Read about the early history in "Bellwood History 1900-1976" or the program for Bellwood's 50th anniversary, "The Golden Jubilee"

This collection includes:

Proviso West High School Yearbooks, "The Mural," (1961-2017) 
Newspapers Covering Bellwood: The Star Progress (1937-1956), Star Sentinel (1956-1997), West Proviso Herald (1978-1982)
Village History Titles: Bellwood's Golden Jubilee program booklet celebrating 1900-1950, Bellwood History: 1900-1975 (1975)

Originals are available for viewing at the library. No circulations of local history materials is allowed. 

More years of the newspapers are coming soon!

Through a service provided by RAILS, every library in Illinois has access to free, simultaneous use e-books via the BiblioBoard Library. Select "BiblioBoard Library of Illinois" for instant access to their collection.

Valuable Full-Text Consumer Health Information 

Consumer Health Complete offers a unique search interface that organizes results by source type so users can easily find the content they're looking for. Source types include journals, magazines, reference books, encyclopedias, pamphlets, images and videos.

Consumer Reports.org gives unbiased reviews, information and advice on consumer products and services.

Explora Primary is a database for young students.

• Simple search that quickly delivers relevant results
• Easy-to-browse categories organized by popular topic
• Topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research
• Colorful, mobile-friendly design with feature areas that provide context to student