Digital Resources
Resource Type Legend
These icons are used under the Database logo to indicate what type of resources can be found on that database.
Books
Audio Books
Newspapers
Magazines
Scholarly
Movies/TV
Music
Misc.
Genealogy
Children
Comics/Graphic Novels
Digital Resources
Shared by more than 100 Central Illinois libraries, this eBook and Audiobook collection is easy to access with just your KPLD card number and PIN.
Available on most computers and handheld devices or as the Libby app in the Apple Store and Google Play.
Available on most computers and handheld devices or as the Libby app in the Apple Store and Google Play.
Due to the closing of Baker and Taylor, we have transitioned to the Palace Project app.
Available on iOS and Android, this eBook and Audiobook collection is easily accessible with your Library Card number and PIN.
Available on iOS and Android, this eBook and Audiobook collection is easily accessible with your Library Card number and PIN.
Offering more than one million eBooks, Audiobooks, music, TV shows, and movies all available to stream or download immediately. No holds list or wait. Please note: hoopla does require you to create an account using your email address in addition to requiring your KPLD card number and PIN.
This Illinois resource features statewide content, historical databases, a short story collection all alongside an eBook library.
Geared toward children in grades Kindergarten through 6, this collection features eBooks and audiobooks
Geared toward children in grades Kindergarten through 6, this collection features eBooks and audiobooks in Spanish
This online learning software is appropriate for children ages 2 – 8. It leads them to explore reading, math, science, and more! Please note: This database is only accessible on your device while in the library or using a library computer.
LOTE4Kids has an engaging collection of audio-enhanced picture books in various reading formats, allowing children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling.
Looking to make education fun? Educate Station offers free lesson plans and worksheets for Pre-K students to 5th grade students all created and curated by a team of experienced and passionate educators from across the United States.
More than a simple database. It lets you use your library card to get exclusive discounts to attractions throughout the state, and a few outside Illinois.
With Kanopy and your library card, you have a front row seat to 30,000 films without ads - Oscar winners, nominees, and cult classics - along with television and kids programming, all for free!
Get ready to access over 3 million songs ready to stream or download. Create your own playlist today!
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and
wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.
Research your family history using billions of genealogy records from the United States and beyond. Only accessible via the library’s public computers or on your own device at the library.
Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Beanstack is an easy-to-use reading tracker that helps readers of all ages log their reading, discover new books, and participate in fun library challenges. It motivates lifelong reading through goals, badges, and personalized recommendations connected to the library.
Gone are the days of the 100 volume encyclopedias, but that information is not lost. This database provides a comprehensive encyclopedia of information provided for kids, young adults, and lifelong learners alike.
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and
more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and
pamphlets.
more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and
pamphlets.
With sources dating as far back as the 1700s and from 60 countries, this is a great place to start your genealogical journey.
Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors &
nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor
improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc.
improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc.
Get ready for your DMV test with digital access to the Illinois Driver’s Handbook and a variety of practice tests.
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Community Action Agencies
Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test,
prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests,
become a U.S. citizen and much more.
prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests,
become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Much like Novelist Plus, Novelist K-8 Plus is filled with book recommendations. This time geared for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate
Planning and more.
Planning and more.
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include
People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business,
health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural
issues, DIY, and fashion.
People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business,
health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural
issues, DIY, and fashion.
Novelist Plus is a database full of reading recommendations. With everything from expert recommendations to curated lists, Novelist Plus is a great place to find your next book.
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also
includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage
includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.
includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage
includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.
Current and archived articles from thousands of newspapers, including:
- The Dispatch-Argus (Rock Island, IL)
- The Journal Star (Peoria, IL)
- The Quad-City Times (Davenport, IA)
- The Register-Mail (Galesburg, IL)
- The Star Courier (Kewanee, IL)
- The Kewanee Voice (Kewanee, IL)
Digitized Historical Star Couriers
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers
television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.
Newspapers include St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more.
Consists of 300+ million pages of historical newspapers from newspapers from around the United States and beyond, with a special focus on well-known, regional and state titles in addition to small local newspapers. The collection includes a broad range of dates, mostly covering the 19th and 20th centuries.
Digitized yearbooks for Kewanee High School and Wethersfield High School
