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Online Resources

ABCMouse With 9,000+ interactive books, educational games, and learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners.	Auto Repair Source Auto Repair Source can help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's vehicles. Includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, & more.	Biblioboard Discover content from self published authors, top indie e-books reviewed by Library Journal, and more through Biblioboard library. No hold lists or login required.
Biography Reference Source Biography Reference Source provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies. Users can locate biographies by occupation, activity nationality, and more.	CloudLibrary eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages. Whether on the web, a tablet, or your mobile device, you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres.	EBSCOhost Research Databases EBSCOhost is an intuitive online research platform. With quality databases and search features, EBSCOhost helps researchers of all kinds find the information they need.
Educate Station Educate Station is made specifically for homeschoolers. Access weekly and monthly learning plans and worksheets in English, math, science, and more. For Pre-K through Fifth.	Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a free service that provides online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, events, zoos, and other fun and local cultural venues.	FamilySearch With a collection of billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors’ history and bring their stories to life. Create a free account to use this service.
History Reference Source Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains journals, magazines, reference books and primary source documents.	Hobbies & Crafts Source Hobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests.	Home Improvement Source A DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
Illinois Digital Archives The Illinois Digital Archives include historical photographs, oral histories, manuscripts, letters, federal government documents, postcards, posters, videos, newspapers, maps, and more.	Illinois Legal Aid Online Learn about Illinois law and access free legal forms, referrals and clear information on issues dealing with family, housing, debt, work, and more.	Inkie.org inkie.org has information on how to create and submit e-books, as well as providing eBooks for free. The site is available to everyone in Illinois for free without the need of a library card.
Kanopy Kanopy is a video streaming service that offers instant access to a vast array of critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and beloved children's content.	Legal Information Source Offers users the tools and detailed instructions covering a wide range of legal issues. Search legal forms by popular subject areas, including accident, bankruptcy, divorce, and more.	Libby Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks and digital audiobooks from your library. You can read titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime.
Literary Reference Source A full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies.	NoveList Search fiction, nonfiction, and audiobook titles for read-alikes, series, genres, authors and subjects and browse lists of award winning titles. Covers adult and young adult titles.	NoveList K-8 Plus NoveList K-8 Plus is especially for younger readers with reading recommendations, discussion guides, reading lists, & more for both fiction and nonfiction. For kids in grades K-8.
Points of View Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides content that can help students develop persuasive arguments and understand controversial issues.	Science Reference Source Provides full text for science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. Also contains science experiments, lesson plans, and an image collection.	Small Engine Repair Source This reference database provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.
World Book eBooks Over 2,500+ eBook titles and 200+ downloadable quizzes. Perfect for homework help, with titles covering all major educational categories.

Community Resources

East Alton Library Seed Collective What is a Seed Collective? It is a collection of heirloom, organic seeds available to check out and grow! Take up to 6 packets of seeds per calendar year.	Reading Dragons & Friends Reading Dragons and Friends is a reading incentive program for school age children that rewards them for reading, with collectible cards featuring dragons, griffins and even unicorns!	East Alton History Museum The East Alton History Museum features photographs and artifacts documenting the history of East Alton since its incorporation in 1893.
East Alton-Wood River Yearbooks East Alton-Wood River Yearbooks. Digitized and shared by Wood River Public Library. Years available vary as there are gaps in coverage, but ranges from 1920-the current year.	Village of East Alton Visit the Village of East Alton's website to find information on various city departments and programs. E-pay is available for certain bills (e.g. water).

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