All Resources in Alphabetical Order
This list includes both subscription-based and free resources. Some resources may require a login with your GHPLD Library card number and PIN. You can also browse our resources by topic. A customized list of privacy policies for all of the Library’s resources has been created for your convenience.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
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ABCmouse.com (In Library Use Only)
Helps children learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more.
Academic Search Complete
Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource for scholarly research. This database has more than 5,700 active full-text journals in the key areas of academic studies.
Academic Search Elite
Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource for scholarly research. This database has more than 1,300 active full-text journals in the key areas of academic studies.
A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia
Includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations.
Adult Reading Lists
Links to various online resources with lists of books.
AGRICOLA
From the National Agricultural Library, this database contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Resources include journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.
Alt HealthWatch
Find information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.
Ancestry Library Edition (In Library Use Only)
Offers access to billions of records with family information including the U.S. Census, military records, immigration records, and extensive Canadian and international collections.
Auto Repair Source
This resource provides the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes repair information, schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls.
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Biography Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports, and more.
Biography Reference Source
Provides superior coverage for several of the most popular and heavily researched biographies and genres.
Boundless
Browse this collection of ebooks and eaudiobooks for all ages.
Business Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Gain access to thousands of ebooks dedicated to the study of business.
Business Source Elite
This database provides access to full-text journals, covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more.
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Career Online High School
Looking to advance your career, prepare for workforce entry, and/or continue your education? Find out more about Career Online High School, a new program from GHPLD that offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate.
CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop provides comprehensive career resources including career options, training and education, job search planning, local help and services, and more.
Check Illinois
Record Information Services provides access to public record information in the Library or remotely. Search by name, business name, address, or parcel number to access real estate transactions, foreclosures, mortgages, bankruptcies, and other public records.
College Navigator
Find the college that’s right for you! College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES – the National Center for Education Statistics.
ConsumerReports.org
Thousands of unbiased ratings, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons, consumer user reviews, and product video clips. Proven product reliability data and complete product specifications are included. Product and service ratings and reviews include electronics, appliances, home and garden, baby gear, food products, and automobiles.
Creativebug
Creativebug hosts thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Courses include sewing, painting, paper crafts, cooking, digital art, jewelry making, and more.
Cricket Media Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
This unique ebook collection explores a wide range of subjects to help students in pre-K to 8th grade explore and expand their worlds. Includes award-winning, short-form fiction, and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media.
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DigitalLearn.org
Provides free access to self-directed, video-based tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy skills. The modules help learners practice basic skills like using a mouse, creating an email address, navigating a website, and more.
Digital Public Library of America
The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.
Diversity and Ethnic Studies Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
This groundbreaking collection includes thousands of high-quality ebooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Driving-Tests.org
Free DMV practice tests for drivers of all ages, written specifically based on the state DMV materials. Includes accessibility tools that allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask sections of the screen for greater visibility on driving practice tests.
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EDGAR Company Search
Research a company’s financial information through EDGAR, provided by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Education Source
This full-text database, with access to more than 1,200 journals, covers all levels of education research and specialties such as multilingual education, health education, and testing.
Encyclopedia of Chicago
A project of the Chicago History Museum, the Newberry Library, and Northwestern University, this online version of the award-winning print encyclopedia is a first stop for research into any topic on Chicago’s past.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ethnic Diversity Source
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
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FinancialFit
This resource offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos, and interactive tools that empower users to make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals.
Freading
Browse this collection of ebooks for all ages.
Fuel Economy
Provides fuel economy estimates, energy and environmental impact ratings, fuel-saving tips, and other useful information. New and used vehicle pricing and information.
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Grades K-5 Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Provides access to thousands of juvenile fiction and nonfiction ebooks, supporting a quality learning experience for students in grades K–5 across all subject areas.
Grades 6-8 Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Provides access to thousands of juvenile fiction and nonfiction ebooks, supporting a quality learning experience for students in grades 6–8 across all subject areas.
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Healthfinder
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this directory will help you find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health publications. Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and more.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to full-text scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.
HeritageQuest Online (In Library Use Only)
Rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids, with coverage dating back to the 1700s.
High School Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A robust collection of full-text ebooks that align with school curricula. This resource also includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
History Archive
The Green Hills Public Library District maintains a digital archive of photos, newspaper clippings, maps, and other documents relating to the history of Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, and the Library. The archive is free and open to the public. Users with questions regarding the Library’s history files should contact the Adult Services Department at 708-598-8446 ext. 120 or adultservices@greenhillslibrary.org.
History Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
History Reference Source
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Find detailed instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas. Subject areas include arts and crafts, collecting, cooking/baking, home and garden, indoor/outdoor recreation, performing arts, and more.
Home Improvement Source
Provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects. Subject areas include maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home and garden, and more.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media platform that provides access to a collection of over 200,000 movies, TV, music, and audiobooks. Borrow instantly on your PC, smartphone, or tablet. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the lending period.
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Illinois Court Help
This is a free service from the Illinois Courts, and can help those who wish to represent themselves in court or are simply looking for more information about the court process. This is not legal advice, but is rather a way to connect you to local legal aid and community resources.
Illinois Hospital Report Card
Cost of services, safety measures, and patient satisfaction surveys.
Inkie.org Library
This ebook platform exclusively features content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities. Collections include the Indie Illinois ebook collection and the RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Community Collections multimedia anthologies. The Inkie.org Library is available to everyone in Illinois, courtesy of RAILS, regardless of whether they have a Library card. Items on this platform have no holds, no waits, and can be accessed simultaneously.
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Kanopy
Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service that provides access to more than 30,000 of the world’s best film titles. This includes award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, titles from The Criterion Collection, world cinema, and much more. In addition, Kanopy Kids is also available, providing educational, enriching, and entertaining videos for children of all ages. Video can be played on most major streaming devices.
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LearningExpress Computer Skills Center
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications with self-paced video tutorials.
LearningExpress Job and Career Accelerator Center
Get the tools you need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired. Find information on careers, interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths, and tools to create professional resumes and cover letters.
LearningExpress Library Complete
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. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, ebooks, articles, and flashcards.
LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic
Resources designed to support success in higher education and preparation for today’s workforce. PrepSTEP Academic is packed with tutorials, practice tests, ebooks, and high-stakes test preparation for self-guided skill building, career preparation, and workforce readiness.
LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School
Provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation, and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, ebooks, and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation (ACT, SAT, etc.), military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development, and more.
Legal Information Source
Thousands of legal forms by topic including bankruptcy, divorce, name changes, wills, estate planning, and more. Most of the full text legal reference books provided through NOLO.
Legal Source
A scholarly resource of full-text journals for individuals engaged with the intricacies of the law. Keep up to date with current legal issues, studies, thoughts, and trends.
LGBTQ+ Source
This definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full-text; plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.
Libby (also known as Media on Demand)
Browse this collection of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and magazines for all ages.
Library and Information Science Source
Hundreds of full-text journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
LinkedIn Learning
Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve personal and professional goals with LinkedIn Learning. Formally Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning provides GHPLD cardholders (16+) access to thousands of expert-led video courses covering a variety of topics in management, leadership, marketing, social media, and more.
LitBase
This world literature database includes hundreds of thousands of primary and secondary sources, plus hundreds of full-text scholarly journals and literary magazines to support literature research.
Literary Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Serves as a companion to the Literary Reference Source database. Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and full-text classics.
Literary Reference Source
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.
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Mango Languages
This free online language-learning system uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. Mango can help you learn languages like English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian, and more.
MAS Complete
This research database contains full-text for hundreds of popular magazines and ebooks covering news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more.
MAS Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Serves as a companion to the MAS Complete database. This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MasterFILE Complete
Search a broad collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos, and other sources covering virtually every subject area.
MasterFILE Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Serves as a companion to the MasterFILE Complete database. Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel, and more.
Media On Demand (also known as Libby)
Browse this collection of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and magazines for all ages.
MEDLINEplus
As a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, this site provides trusted health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
Middle Search Plus
This full-text database provides access to popular middle school magazines, reference ebooks, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies.
Middle Search Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Serves as a companion to the Middle Search Plus database. Contains reference books from top educational publishers and presses. Encompasses a broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.
Money As You Grow
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides youth financial literacy resources for parents.
Moraine Valley Community College’s Corporate, Community, and Continuing Education (CCCE) Department
Moraine Valley Community College’s CCCE department offers learning opportunities to enrich your life and grow your career through short courses and professional certification programs. Develop new skills or a personal passion with classes designed to allow you to expand your knowledge and creativity.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Trusted health information from the NIH, an agency of the U.S. Department Health & Human Services.
Newspaper Source Plus
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts, and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.
Nonfiction Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
This is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full-text for thousands of popular nonfiction books.
NoveList Plus
Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. With its intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList will help you to answer the question of what to read next. Find recommended reads, information on authors, book discussion guides, and reading lists on various subjects.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find recommended books by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Includes helpful tools such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
Features profiles on hundreds of occupations, describing what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay, and more. Each profile includes also includes employment projections.
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Points of View Reference Source
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Primary Search
This full-text database includes content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images specifically for kids. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.
Primary Search Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A companion to the Primary Search database, this database includes a range of general reference subject coverage for students. Topics include social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Professional Development Collection
This highly specialized database of full-text journals and reports for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Gain access to hundreds of full-text journals, including many indexed in APA PsycInfo. Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Public Library Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
Access to high-quality ebooks covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference ebook collection features titles for both adults and youth, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.
Public Notice Illinois
A free-access website designed for individuals to search public notices published in newspapers throughout Illinois.
Public Record
Record Information Services provides access to public record information in the Library or remotely. View foreclosure lists, business lists, real estate transactions, and bankruptcy information.
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Queer Liberation Library
Queer Liberation Library (QLL) connects people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Ebook users can add the QLL to their Libby app to check out titles and place holds.
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Read It!
Read It! helps English Language Learners (ELLs) succeed academically and in everyday life by providing content that supports English-language reading proficiency and comprehension, as well as general literacy, research, note-taking, and academic writing. Examples of resources include customized articles and practice quizzes to support ELL success, licensed content from leading ELL publishers, illustrations to support understanding, research guides and worksheets, and more.
Regional Business News
Provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines, and other resources from trusted news sources.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.
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Safercar.gov
Find five star crash test and rollover ratings, articles on equipment, safety, defects, recalls, and air bags.
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables offers printable activities for math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids Pre-K to 8th grade.
Science Reference Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A companion to the Science Reference Source database, this database encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Science Reference Source
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information is included.
Small Business Source Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
A companion to the Small Business Source database, this collection includes reference books from top educational publishers and presses, with titles centered on sustainable and ethical business practices.
Small Engine Repair Source
Offers detailed, user-friendly repair and maintenance guides for all types of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment. Information includes more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.
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Tutor.com
Get help with homework, studying for an exam or understanding today’s lesson. Subjects include Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. Tutors are available everyday from 12pm-12am. When tutors are unavailable, users can still access lessons, worksheets, study guides, and more.
Tutor.com Adult Education Center
Find GED and citizenship preparation tools. Going back to school after a long (or short) break? Brush up on basic education skills.
Tutor.com Career Center
Search for a job, write an effective resume, or prepare for an interview with a career tutor.
Tutor.com College Center
Get help with college assignments, papers, and exams on a number of subjects including Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
Tutor.com ProofPoint Writing Center
Real-time help on reports, essays, and papers. Tutors explain the writing and proofreading process. Get your document reviewed by a live English tutor.
Tutor.com Test Preparation 24/7
Prepare for the SAT, ACT, standardized tests in all 50 states, graduate school entrance tests, civil service, GED, and much more.
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Unite for Literacy
Free access to more than 400 original picture books, with many written in Spanish. Audio narrations by native speakers are available in more than 40 languages. No Library card is required.
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Youth Reading Lists
Links to various online resources with lists of books.
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