We have a variety of print and electronic resources to assist you with your homework assignments—including encyclopedias, a vast nonfiction section, current biographies about interesting people, science fair books, and more. We also have textbooks for Districts 142, 145, and 146 available for use in the Library.
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Reading Assignments
- AR BookFinder: Use this website to determine Accelerated Reader (AR) point values for books. It also includes a Spanish language version, award lists, and librarians’ picks.
- Monarch Award: Kindergarten–Grade Three Readers’ Choice Award for Illinois
- Bluestem Award: Grades Three–Five Readers’ Choice Award for Illinois
- Rebecca Caudill Award: Grades Four–Eight Readers’ Choice Award for Illinois
- Abraham Lincoln Award: Grades Nine–Twelve Readers’ Choice Award for Illinois
Research Tools
Brainfuse–HelpNow
This resource provides on-demand eLearning for all ages and levels. Students can communicate with live online tutors using an interactive virtual whiteboard for homework help, skills building, preparation for standardized exams and the US citizenship test, resume assistance, and more.
Britannica Library
Contains thousands of encyclopedia articles and accompanying photographs, videos, and illustrations. Content is organized into three categories—Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center—to meet your specific information needs.
Universal Class
Universal Class offers over 500 CEU level courses covering 30 subject areas including computer training, personal finance, how to/do it yourself, general education, business, pet & animal care, career training, health & medicine, arts & crafts, and much more!