Databases
For help with these databases, complete a Book A Librarian request to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian.
Adult Learning Center (Brainfuse)
Live one-on-one coaching for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Also includes resume writing assistance and practice tests for the GED and U.S. Citizenship Test.
Ancestry: Library Edition
Billions of genealogy documents, including census, military, probate, immigration, birth, and death records. Watch a video walkthrough.
Note: In-library use only
AtoZ Food America
Recipes and food culture for the various states and regions of the United States.
AtoZ World Food
Traditional recipes, food culture, and dining etiquette from 174 different countries.
AtoZdatabases
Business directory, residential listings, demographics. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists.
Chicago Tribune (PressReader)
Today’s Chicago Tribune in full-page format, with photographs and ads.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archive
Searchable obituaries and death notices (1860-1984) and images of Tribune front pages (1900-1984).
Consumer Reports
Product reviews for home, health, electronics, and more.
Creativebug
Over 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing, quilting, knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts, and more. App available.
Digital Learn
Training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, and more.
Driving Tests
Practice tests and FAQs to help get and renew your driver's license.
Gale General OneFile
Articles from thousands of magazines and journals, covering all topics.
Gale Health and Wellness
Consumer health resource featuring full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and more.
Gale Legal Forms
Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, and more. Available in Word or PDF.
GCFLearnFree
Tutorials focusing on computer, job, and life skills.
Help Now (Brainfuse)
Live help for kids, teens, and adults. All core subjects offered for grades 3-12. Resume and cover letter review for job hunters. Tutors available 3pm-10pm CST. App available. Check out our video walkthrough.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Instructional videos covering the latest software, technology, creative, and business skills taught by experts. App available. Morton Grove cardholders only.
Note: To use the mobile app, enter mgplib when prompted for a library ID.
Mango Languages
Self-paced language lessons in over 70 languages, including English. App available.
MedlinePlus
Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in easy-to-understand language from the world’s largest medical library. Visit our Health Resources page for more.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Investment analysis and ratings for stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and markets.
New York Times: News, Cooking, Crossword/Games (remote access)
Access the full content of the NY Times websites and apps, including News, Cooking and Crossword & Games. The link above is for access outside of the library.
Inside the library? Click here for News
Outside the library? Click here
Looking for access to an NYT app (News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic)? Click here (Apps require a remote access code, even in-library.)
All access, including in-library access for News, requires setting up a free account on NY Times.com. Access lasts 24 hours and must be renewed via these links.
NoveList Plus
Recommendations and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and teens.
NoveList Plus K-8
Recommendations and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles for young readers.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep
Practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, TOEFL, citizenship, jobs, and more. Search for colleges and scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools.
PressReader
Over 7,000 magazines and newspapers from around the world in 64 languages. App available.
Scholastic Teachables
Educational support for kids in preschool through grade 8, including downloadable worksheets, lesson plans, and learning games for any subject.
Tumblebook Library
Animated talking-picture books, videos, and games for new and younger readers. App available.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks, and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool.
World Book Advanced
Encyclopedia and research resource for high-school students and adults.
World Book Early World of Learning
Stories, videos, songs, and games for preschoolers and younger children.
World Book Kids
Short illustrated articles for younger students.
World Book Student
Encyclopedia and research resource for students in upper elementary through middle school.
WorldCat
Search the collections of thousands of libraries in the United States and around the world.