Online Research

To use our online resources, click on a subject area or browse the alphabetical list below. If you have questions about how to use them, 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.

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Databases & Online Resources

Auto Repair & Drivers Education

Online resources on auto repair and driver’s education.

Books & Reading

Online resources on book recommendations, library collections, and more.

Business & Finance

Online resources on business references, journals, tools, and more.

Children

Online resources on book recommendations, magazines, encyclopedias, and more.

Citizenship

Online resources from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.

Community & Government

Online resources from the Neighbors Magazine, Proviso Township, District 89, and the Village of Melrose Park.

Consumer & Legal Information

Online resources on annual reports, consumer reports, and legal reference materials.

DIY Resources

Online resources on DIY reference materials, instructions, and project ideas.

Education & Lifelong Learning

Online resources on Microsoft Office and online tutorials, GED information, and keyboarding curriculum.

En Espanol

Recursos en línea sobre información de GED, ayuda legal y Servicios de Cuidadania e Immigracion de los Estados Unidos.

Genealogy

Online resources from the Melrose Park Local Death Index.

Health

Online resources on consumer health and reference materials. 

Jobs & Careers

Online resources on employment opportunities and tools. 

Languages & ESL

Online resources on learning languages with lesson plans, quizzes, and more.

Music

Online resources to access a wide range of music.

Newspapers

Online resources on newspaper from multiple sources.

Research

Online resources on academic journals, critical essays, biographies, pro/con essays, citation guides, and more.

Resources for Assistive Technology

Online resources from Illinois Department of Human Services.

Resources for the Visually Impaired

Online resources from Illinois Talking Books and Braille Service. 

Small Engine Repair

Online resources on user manuals for small engine repairs.

Technology

Online resources from GCFGlobal Online Tutorials.

Teens

Online resources on pro/con essays, science reference materials, and more.

Tweens

Online resources on magazines, pro/con essays, book recommendations, and more.

World Cultures

Online resources, recommendations, and more.

Special Collections

Melrose Park Memories

Step back in time and discover the rich history of Melrose Park, Illinois. Every town has a story to tell and Melrose Park is no different. These digital collections provide an overview of a vibrant, ever- adapting community that actively embraces its old traditions while creating new ones.

Historical Melrose Park Newspapers

Explore over 1200 local digitized newspapers from the Herald.

Mail-Order Houses

The Melrose Park Library partnered with four area libraries/historical societies conducting surveys to identify mail-order homes. The culmination of the project is the creation of this free public database documenting the homes identified throughout this process.

Veterans History Project

The Veterans History Project honors American war veterans and civilian workers who supported them by preserving stories of their service to our country. The primary focus of the collection are first-hand accounts of U.S. Veterans from World War I (1914-1920), World War II (1939-1946), Korean War (1950-1955), Vietnam War (1961-1975), Persian Gulf War (1990-1995), and Afganistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present).