Academic Search Premier
A multi-disciplinary database of magazines and journals, including full text thousands of peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for over 8,000 journals.
WNPLD Closed for Memorial Day
We will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Winnetka Library Space & Safety Enhancements
Youth Department Closure (May 27–June 13):
The Youth Services Department will be temporarily closed while we replace the flooring and relocate the service desk.
A temporary play area with limited toys and books will be available in the Lloyd Room. For full library services—including events, a larger play area, and full collection access—we encourage you to visit our Northfield location.
After-Hours Asbestos Abatement (May 28-May 29):
Minor asbestos abatement will take place after hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Work areas will be fully contained and clearly marked. There is no risk to the public or disruption to library services as long as these areas are avoided.
Online Resources
BookBrowse for Libraries
BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Chicago Tribune – Historical Archive
Chicago Tribune – Recent Archive
Consumer Health Complete
A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.
Consumer Reports
Creativebug
Data Axle
One of the most comprehensive and accurate business and consumer databases, with information about millions of businesses in the United States and Canada.
Explora for Public Libraries
Provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories.
FamilySearch
Genealogical service that includes over a billion individual ancestral entries worldwide. Additional content—including millions of records and images—is available in-library only.
FirstSearch
Search for books and articles that are unavailable in our local library system. If you find something of interest, you may request it here.
HeritageQuest
Legal Information Reference Center
A database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
Mango Languages
MasterFILE Complete
MasterFILE Complete offers a large collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world’s leading publishers.
