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Online Resources

ABCMouse

ABCMouse

With 9,000+ interactive books, educational games, and learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners.

Beanstack

Beanstack

Beanstack focuses on helping you and your family read more by participating in reading challenges. Access Beanstack online or through the app.

Biblioboard

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.

cloudLibrary

cloudLibrary

eBooks and eAudiobooks. Whether on the web, a tablet, or your mobile device, you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres.

FamilySearch

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.

Illinois Digital Archives

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

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

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.

Libby

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.

World Book eBooks

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

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 & 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!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.

East Alton History Museum

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

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

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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