See every online resource the Library has to offer at A–Z Online Resources.
Test & Career Prep
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep is an all-ages resource for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and more. Explore careers, create or update a resume, and prepare for vocational exams.
LearningExpress
EBSCO’s LearningExpress Library offers eBooks, practice exams, test preparation, courses, guides, and skills improvement related to college, computers, software, citizenship and employment.
CultureGrams
Cultural information on 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces.
FirstSearch
FirstSearch provides access to over 50 billion library records, magazine articles, proceedings, and more. Much of the information is full-text. FirstSearch is only accessible in the library.
Scholastic Go!
A general research tool for elementary and middle schools students that includes articles, current news, video, photos and more. Includes science and technology articles for elementary, middle and high schoolers as well as current news on science. Access outside of the library building requires a library card.
Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material to assist you in your development as a writer—no matter what your skill level. Help focuses on general writing, research and citation (including MLA, APA, and Chicago guides), avoiding plagiarism, job search writing, and more.
Academic Search Premier
The essential academic research database for peer-reviewed, full-text journals. A multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 8,470 journals.
Linkedin Learning
Access thousands of online video courses and exercise files that will help you learn software, creative, and business skills from the best in the business. Use your library card number and PIN (last four digits) to register, and always access your free Library Edition from this link. You can access this service from anywhere.
Linkedin Learning is now available.
MasterFILE Premier
MasterFILE Premier contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
Mango Languages
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, Spanish, Polish, Irish — even Pirate!
Create a login to track your progress, or use as a guest. After you create your login in a web browser, you can login to the Mango Languages app on your smartphone or tablet. You can access this service from anywhere.
Driving Tests
Our free Illinois driver education program includes:
- 11 car practice tests
- 9 motorcycle practice tests
- 12 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests
- 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
- A FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 DMV-related questions
This program is automatically updated as new practice tests become available.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality
Black Freedom by ProQuest features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. ProQuest’s intention is to support a wide range of students, as well independent researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
TrueFlix
Scholastic TrueFlix is an online Whiteboard resource focusing on engaging science and social studies content for students spanning grades 3–5.
More Homework Help Resources
Do you have favorite resources for math, science, reading, or other school subjects? Please email your suggestions to webmaster@newlenoxlibrary.org.
Math
- Math Drills
Math Drills offers thousands of printable math worksheets on topics for any grade. This site is useful for students, parents, and teachers. You can even print your own graph paper.
- Math Playground
Math Playground is designed for kids of all ages and includes online math games, thinking games, step-by-step instructional videos, practice exercises, and problem solving activities.
- A Maths Dictionary for Kids
A Maths Dictionary is an animated and interactive dictionary that explains over 500 common mathematical terms. The website also includes printable, illustrated pages.
- Measurements Converter
Using the Measurements Converter, you can convert weight, distance, speed and temperature. You can also perform special conversions for recipes and fuel economy.
Science
- Amazing Space
This space website includes photos taken of space with the Hubble Space Telescope as well as links to other space photo galleries, homework help resources and a guide to the night sky.
- Chemistry Coach
Chemistry Coach is full of study guides, exercises and mock exams. Well designed and easy to use, it covers all the subjects usually taught in chemistry high school and college classes.
- EIA Energy Kids
Learn all about energy including the history of energy, different sources of energy, and how to conserve it. Includes lots of fun activity and science fair ideas.
- How Stuff Works
Fascinating information on a variety of topics. Check out the science tab and learn how science stuff works!
- NASA for Kids
Adventures in the universe for grades 5 and up.
- Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Need help planning your science fair project? Check out this project guide from the Internet Public Library.
- Science News for Students
Up-to-date and current information on a variety of science topics from astronomy to life science, and atoms to math.