Digital Material Services
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Database Resources
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Digital Material Services
Libby by OverDrive
Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.
Hoopla
A digital media service that partners with public libraries to offer free access to a wide range of content, including audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music.
eReadIllinois Boundless
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.
Freegal eMusic
Freegal Music is a digital music service that allows library cardholders to stream and download music for free, with a library-provided account and library card. It offers access to millions of songs from various genres and artists.
Database Resources
Activity Corner Online
A fun site from Worldbook that features thousands of creative projects and crafts suitable for a wide variety of ages. Whether you are looking for an easy Halloween decoration to create with a three-year-old at home, a teacher searching for an educational craft project for the classroom, or a creative adult seeking a Christmas wreath that you can make yourself, you will find it in Activity Corner.
America's News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
American National Biography
This online edition offers portraits of more than 18,700 men & women — from all eras and walks of life — whose lives have shaped the nation.
Ancestry
Available In library only.
Genealogical collection of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas.
A to Z Databases
The Premier Job Search, Reference, and Mailing List Database. The database includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 million business & executive profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
A to Z Food America
World Trade Press is a publishing and information products company dedicated to providing reliable, up-to-date digital media essential for researchers, educators, travelers, and logistics and international trade professionals. Here you will be able to browse recipes from across the world.
A to Z The World
Traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe. From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women’s role in society. Everything from music, dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to traditional recipes, flags, and national symbols for each country
A to Z World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. It’s a movable feast in a digital cookbook.
A to Z World Maps
World maps!
Auto Repair Source
Online information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. Includes over 100,000 factory drawings and photos; 65,000 technical service bulletins & recalls; wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; Quick Tips, a guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance, and more.
Biblio Board
Through RAILS’ partnership with BiblioLabs, any Illinois resident has access to thousands of e-resources free of charge and without needing a login or library card.
BookFlix
BookFlix is an online literacy resource for grades PreK-3 that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Britannica Library
One subscription to Britannica Library gives you three sites in one to conduct research, complete school assignments, work on special projects, or explore your unique interests. 3 comprehensive encyclopedias including the Encyclopedia Britannica. Thousands of magazine and journal articles directly related to search topics and Primary Sources.
Career Online High School
The Mokena Community Public Library District is offering scholarships to adults to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through Career Online High School. The program provides a limited number of scholarships to qualified applicants who are looking to expand their career opportunities, prepare for workforce entry and continue their education.
Chicago Sun Times
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Consumer Reports
Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice across several franchises. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations.
Daily Southtown Collection
Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with Daily Southtown Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
EBSCO Reference Center
Access a wide list of databases provided through the Illinois State Library. Databases for: Consumer Health, Biographies, Legal Information, Small Businesses, and more can be accessed here using your Mokena Library Card.
Fiero Code
Is not just another learning tool; it's a comprehensive coding journey suitable for ages 8 to adult. It includes interactive lessons, gamified progress tracking, and even coding competitions to test your skills against coders around the world.
Financial Rating Series Online
Independent, Unbiased Financial Strength Ratings of Banks, Credit Unions & Insurance Companies. Conservative Buy-Hold-Sell Ratings of Stocks, Mutual Funds & ETFs. Medicare Supplement Insurance – Which Plan to Choose, How Much it will Cost, Compare Rates & Plan Benefits.
Gale Courses
Online courses for academic learning & professional/personal enrichment. No cost; your library’s got you covered!
Gale Onefile: Business
Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide. Instant access to academic and business journals.
Gale Power Search
The best way to search all of the Mokena Library’s Gale Collection. Includes Business Collection, Business Insights: Essentials, Gale Literary Sources, Gale Virtual Reference Library, General OneFile, Health & Wellness Resource Center, LitFinder, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author Online.
Gale Product Menu
Access our Gale resources: Business insight essentials, Gale eBooks, Gale General One File, Gale Health and Wellness, Gale Literature Resources, Something about the Author, Gale One File: Business.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A collection of over 4,000 online research books from publisher Gale. The online research book collection provides information that has been researched and evaluated by top scholars in their fields.
Grey House Pub History/Health
Encyclopedia of the Continental Congresses, Encyclopedia of War Journalism, Complete Directory for People with Chronic Illness, The Value of a Dollar, This is Who we were, Working Americans.
Herald News
Explore Joliet area history through local news, events and people with the Herald News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Heritage Quest
Online Genealogy & Local History Collection of 25,000+ family and local history books. Complete U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
This database contains thousands of full-text articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books as well as recipes and videos featuring “how-to” instructions and creative ideas for crafters, collectors, foodies and fans.
Job and Career Accelerator
Is a powerful online resource for job seekers. It delivers award winning content, cutting edge job search and resume tools, and extensive guidance to help people overcome the challenging task of getting a job.
Learn Computer Skills
Part of the Learning Express Library. Find online computer tutorials (under Computer Skills section) for common computer applications – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
Learning Express Library
Features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
LinkedIn Learning provides access to great courses offered to learn the latest software, creative, and business skills. Users of any skill level now have access to bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses on hundreds of topics.
Lit Finder
Combined literature database, which includes “Poem Finder,” “Story Finder,” and “Essay Finder.”
Mango Languages
Looking to learn a new language? Look no further! Click here to begin your journey on whatever language you wish to learn! This online application is set up to teach you as if you were in a classroom, but it is even better; It is done on your own leisure in the comfort of your own home!
Novelist Plus
Created especially for people who love books, NoveList Plus is the premier online database for reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. Helping readers of all ages find just the right book to read, this comprehensive source of popular and professional book information includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. If that's too long you could probably leave out the middle part
Novelist Plus K-8
Geared towards grades K-8. Online readers’ advisory service that contains information on fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages which can be searched using subject headings. Users can find books in a variety of ways including searching by title, author, or plot.
OmniFile: Full Text Select
Online full text-only database that contains a wealth of essential material for learning and research across the disciplines. Full-text articles are available from approximately 2,700 publications, many of which are peer reviewed. Subject coverage includes art, agriculture, applied science, business, current events, education, general science, humanities, law, library sciences, social sciences, technology, and many other fields.
Oxford Reference Library Collection
Oxford Reference is the home of Oxford’s quality reference publishing, bringing together 2 million entries and 16,000 images across two trusted collections.
Public Record
Designed for individual professionals and businesses to access public record data for use in direct mail and telemarketing campaigns. Our targeted marketing leads allow businesses to focus their advertising dollars on customers who are most likely to buy their specific products and services. Databases offered by your library include new homeowners, new businesses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and auctions.
Salem Press
Reference print collection available online! Students and researchers can now access all of their Salem content in one comprehensive site. Perform a search to access information from Salem Press books in the categories of Literature, History, Science, Health and Careers.
SIRS Researchers
Instant access online to thousands of articles. Updated daily, this massive database portal provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations
Something about the Author
Online access to all volumes in Something About the Author, the main series, and Something About the Author: Autobiography Series — more than 210 volumes, more than 19,000 entries and nearly 17,000 images. You’ll find thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children’s authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface.
Tutor.com Live Homework Help
Connects students in grades K-12, College Intro, and adult learners with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 12:00p.m to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. In addition, tutors help students with: Test preparation, including Illinois State standardized testing, learning skills in all subjects, including conducting research, creating bibliographies, math skills, science lab skills, term paper structure, grammar and language usage, etc.
Udemy Libraries
This online learning platform provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest.
World Book
A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. Includes World Book Kids, Early World of Learning, World Book Discover, World Book Info Finder, World Book Online Reference Center, Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
Worldcat Discovery
Online reference service providing access to over 80 databases, more than 6 million full-text articles in a variety of subjects, and access to over 25,000 electronic journal titles from the Electronic Collections Online service