Local Educators

Teaching and a resident in Melrose Park? We are here to support you, your students, and your families.

Browse Our Catalog

If you have questions about how to use our resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org.

If you are using our online resources from home, you will need your Melrose Park library card number to log in.

Library Catalog: Access our catalog for books and other materials.
Place a Hold or Renew an Item: Place holds and other library materials digitally or give us a call at the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485.

Library Resources

If you have questions about how to use our resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org.

If you are using our online resources from home, you will need your Melrose Park library card number to log in.

Stream & Download: Access Media on Demand, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal.
Online Learning: Access Mango, free online courses, and podcasts.
Online Research: Access Library databases, special collections, and tips on researching.
Digital Learning: Learn basic tricks and shortcuts to use as you navigate the internet, apps, email, and more.
Online Storytimes: Join us for our Online Storytimes on YouTube to promote the love of reading.

Useful Databases & Websites for Learning

Here are a some of our helpful online resources, by age and grade. If you have questions about how to use our resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org. If you are using our online resources from home, you will need your Melrose Park library card number to log in.

Preschoolers: PBS Kids – Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS Kids shows.
Younger Grades: Hoopla Homework Center – Digital educational titles that covers many subjects and topics. (Library Subscription)
Grades K-3: Novelist K-8 Plus – Books recommendations for younger readers. Find books that are just right for reading levels and interests. (Library Subscription)
Grades 4-5: Biography Reference Bank – Offers biographical profiles, full-text articles, images, and abstracts from magazines and journals. (Library Subscription)
Grades 6-8: Middle Search Plus – Provides popular middle school magazines and reference books. (Library Subscription)
Grades 9-12: Academic Search Premier – Multidisciplinary research database. Provides full-text journals, magazines, and other resources. (Library Subscription)
Career & College Prep: Petersons – Educational services company dedicated to furthering education after high school and beyond.