You can easily access WNPL’s subscribed databases using your WNPL library card number and PIN, except as indicated. Logging into databases is required both inside and outside the library, making it convenient for you to access valuable resources anytime, anywhere.
Access World News Research Collection
Full text of newspapers from the US and around the world.
Ancestry Plus
For conducting genealogical and local history research. Available on library computers only.
ArticleFirst
An index to articles in magazine and journals. Does not offer full-text access.
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases offers over 30 million business and executive profiles, 220 million resident profiles, and much more.
Auto Repair Source
Designed for touch-enabled devices like tablets and phones, this database provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
Chicago Area News
Illinois and Chicago area newspapers.
Chicago Sun-Times
The full text of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1986-present.
Chicago Tribune
The full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985-present.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archives
Covers issues and events from 1849-1984, including obituaries.
Consumer Reports
The popular consumer magazine rates products from cars to appliances.
CreativeBug
CreativeBug is an online learning platform dedicated to arts and crafts courses taught by expert crafters. There are plenty of patterns, templates, and recipes available to download and keep.
Daily Herald
The full text of articles from the Daily Herald from 1995-present.
EBSCO Ehost
This interface allows users to search over 50 databases at once, or to select certain databases to search.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers a wide range of six week, instructor led course that you can take entirely online.
Gale General OneFile
This database offers full-text access to magazine and journal articles on a wide variety of popular topics.
Hobbies & Crafts Source
Hobbies & Crafts Source is a database of detailed “how to” instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas that meet the interests of nearly every hobby enthusiast.
hoopla
This service allows you to instantly borrow free digital movies, TV shows, music, eaudiobooks, ebooks, and more.
Kanopy
This on-demand, streaming platform offers access to over 30,000 documentaries, classic and independent films. WNPL cardholders are allowed 5 checkouts per month.
Lake County News-Sun Collection
Explore Lake County history through local news, events and people with the Lake County News-Sun Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
Legal Information Source
Legal Information Source offers everyday users the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide range of legal issues.
Libby
Borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines and more for free with your WNPL card. Visit your device’s app store to download the free Libby app.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
This online learning service offers over 17,000 video tutorials in technology, business, and creative skills. A WNPL card and PIN are required. When asked for a “library code” use wnpl.
Literary Reference Source
Combining information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals and original content from EBSCO, Literary Reference Source features an expansive collection of classic and contemporary full-text poems, short stories, and novels as well as book reviews.
Mango Languages
Mango provides a quick and fun way to learn a new language.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Full text articles from Milwaukee’s major newspaper from 1991-present.
NoveList Plus
Find your next great read. NoveList Plus includes both non-fiction and fiction reading choices.
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus includes reading choices for both children and young adults.
PebbleGo
Aimed at students from pre-K to 6th grade, this database is packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports.
Points of View Reference Source
This database contains resources that present multiple sides of current issues.
PressReader
With over 6,000 publications from over 100 countries in 60+ languages, PressReader is the leading digital newspaper and magazine provider for premium content. For more information, please see our PressReader User Guide. Please note that PressReader does not include the Chicago Tribune.
Record Information Service
Provides access to selected public records for Illinois counties.
Small Engine Repair Source
Small Engine Repair Source offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly).
Varsity Tutors on Demand
Create a free account with your email and a password to access tutoring services. This service is provided by the Lake County Regional Office of Education.
WorldCat
Use FirstSearch to connect to WorldCat, an enormous database of holdings of thousands of U.S. libraries and some in other countries.