Databases

AtoZdatabases — Search this online database to find millions of consumer and business records, as well as over 7 million high-paying jobs! 

Consumer Reports — Provides unbiased product reviews that help you make an informed purchase. Available on the library’s WiFi for all patrons. Available to Grayslake cardholders remotely.

MorningStar — Find information on stocks and mutual funds.
To get Morningstar from home click here.

Special Reports and Hot Topics — Find reports on topics of current interest including global issues and events.

TOPICsearch — Explore current events, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics.

Academic Search Premier — Read full-text, indexed, and abstracted journals on a wide range of academic subjects.

Creativebug -- Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, and more.

CultureGrams— Access country reports that deliver a perspective on the daily life and culture of people all over the world.

Encyclopaedia Britannica — Access curated articles, images, audio/video clips, and other pieces of media, along with a pop-up Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Explora Public Libraries — Find full-text articles from leading magazines and reference books.

LearningExpressLibrary — Take practice examinations for the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GED, and Civil Service careers, along with Adult Basic Skills quizzes covering reading, grammar, and math.

LinkedIn Learning — Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology.

Mango Languages — Learn the basics of conversation in languages from Arabic to Vietnamese. Also a great service for English Language Learners (ELL).

MasterFILE Premier — Access full-text general interest magazines, reference books, and primary source documents.

Ancestry.com — Access thousands of databases and billions of images from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and Australia.          

HeritageQuest Online — Find census data, family records, and local histories.

Alt-HealthWatch — Read journals and reports focusing on alternative health practices.

HealthSource – Consumer Edition — Read full-text consumer health magazines.

HealthSource – Nursing/Academic Edition — Read scholarly full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.

Access child-friendly learning resources in these databases.

ABCmouse.com — Access an award-winning online curriculum, containing thousands of interactive books and learning activities. (Grades 3-6) Free for use in our library only.

CultureGrams— Access country reports that deliver a perspective on the daily life and culture of people all over the world. (all ages)

Explora Primary Schools — Learn about a variety of subjects with this student interface designed for younger learners. (Grades K-6)

Scholastic GO! — Access online encyclopedias for all ages. (all ages)

Chicago Sun Times (1986-Present) — Access full-text issues of the Chicago Sun Times.

Chicago Tribune (1985-Present) — Access full-text issues of the Chicago Tribune.

Daily Herald (1995-Present) — Access full-text issues of the Daily Herald.

Historical Chicago Tribune — Access historic full-text issues of the Chicago Tribune.

Historical New York Times — Access historic full-text issues of the New York Times.

Historical Newspapers — Search current Chicago Tribune, Historical Chicago Tribune, and Historical New York Times all at one time.

Newspaper Source — Find full text for hundreds of national, international and regional newspapers, as well as television and radio transcripts.

NoveList Plus — Find your next favorite book with this useful database.

NoveList K-8 Plus — Find your next favorite book with this useful database for younger readers.