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Library Materials for Checkout

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Books, Audiobooks, & Magazines

Magazines and new fiction have a checkout period of 1 week. Everything else checks out for 3 weeks

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BluRay & DVDs

1 week checkout

Alphabetized by title

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Games & Learning Toys

7 day checkout, one renewal

Games must be returned to the Peoria Heights Public Library circulation desk. Games cannot be returned in the book drop or other libraries.

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Ebooks & More

Books and eAudiobooks are both available on two apps. 

 

Two energy meters are available to borrow and learn how much power your appliances are using. 3 week checkout.

Open Digital Resources

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The Heights Herald Newspaper Archive

Dive into 19,878 digitized pages of Peoria Heights history, from 1941-1998.

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U of I Extension Educational Videos

Want to know more about home gardening, food preservation, and building resilience?

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AGRICOLA

Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture. 

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Alt Health Watch

Full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. 

Car Repair

Auto Repair Source

Powered by MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides library users with “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks.

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Biography Reference eBook Subscription

A companion to Biography Reference Source, containing reference books from educational publishers and presses. This encompasses a selection of biographic titles, covering figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.

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Biography Reference Source

Thousands of full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.

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BookBrowse

A reader's advisory site that allows users to search for book recommendations.

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Book Collection: Nonfiction

Cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

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Business Source Elite

Business Source Elite encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 492 active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals. 

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eBook Subscription: Business Collection

Thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business. 

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eBook Subscription: Cricket Media Collection

Short-form children's fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media.

All Hands In

eBook Subscription: Diversity & Ethnic Studies

Thousands e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

School Children

eBook Subscription: K-5 Collection

E-books that appeal to grades K-5.

Learning Together

eBook Subscription  K-8

E-books that appeal to grades

K-8

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eBook Subscription: 6-8 Collection

E-books that appeal to grades 6-8.

High School Friends

ebook Subscription: High School Collection

E-books that appeal to highschoolers.

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eBook Subscription: Public Library Collection

E-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from selected publishers.

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ERIC

Database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. 

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Ethnic Diversity Source

This full-text database covers the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. 

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Explore More Ilinois

Make reservations for free and discounted passes to attractions and museums all over the state. 

Medical Checkup

Health Source: Consumer Edition

This collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and pamphlets. 

Medical Specialists

Health Source: Nursing/ Academic Edition

A full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.

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History Reference Center

Make reservations for free and discounted passes to attractions and museums all over the state. 

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History Reference eBook Subscription

An e-book collection of history titles, ranging from introductory texts for undergraduate coursework to more complex and detailed works for advanced scholars.

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Hobbies and Crafts Source

Detailed "how to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas for the hobby enthusiast.

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Home Improvement Source

Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.

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Learning Express

The LearningExpress suite of eLearning solutions provides interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, and career development.

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Legal Source

Hundreds of active full-text law journals to help readers keep up to date with current legal issues, studies, thoughts, and trends. 

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LGBTQ+ Source

 LGBTQ+ publications in full text, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos. 

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Library & Information Science Source

A full text database for studies in library and information science. 

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Literary Reference Source

A full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods, it includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. 

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Literary Reference eBook Subscription

A companion to Literary Reference Source databases, containing reference books from educational publishers and presses.

Homework

MAS Complete

Designed for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a research database that contains full text for hundreds of magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. It also includes thousands of full-text primary source documents and videos from the Associated Press.

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MAS Reference eBook Subscription

A companion to MAS databases, containing reference books from educational publishers and presses, covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, careers, language arts, literature, government, health, math, science, current events and social-emotional health.

Magazines

MasterFILE Complete

Ongoing full text for the most popular magazines for public libraries.

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MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription

A broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.

Technology at School

Middle Search Plus

Middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports.

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Middle Search Plus Reference eBook Subscription

A companion to Middle Search, containing reference books from educational publishers and presses. 

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Newspaper Source Plus

Full-text digital collection including millions of articles from newspapers and newswires, television and radio transcripts, and ongoing daily updates.

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NoveList

NoveList helps readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods. The NoveList Plus database identifies unique story elements that make results relevant and exciting to the reader.

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NoveList K-8

NoveList services for children in grades K-8.

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Points of View Reference Center

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

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Primary Search

Primary Search is a full-text database of curated content for elementary school libraries. It includes full text for many children's magazines, e-books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

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Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription

The Primary Search Reference eBook Collection is offered as a companion to Primary Search, containing reference books from educational publishers and presses.

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Professional Development Collection

Full-text electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians and education researchers. 

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Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Access to hundreds of full-text journals, coverage in child and adolescent psychology, and various areas of counseling.

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Regional Business News

Full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces.

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Religion & Philosophy Collection

Covering topics such as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.

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Science Reference Source

Full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and image collection.

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Science Reference eBook Subscription

A companion to Science Reference Source, containing reference books from educational publishers and university presses. 

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Small Business Source

Full text for consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit, and tips for writing business plans.

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Small Engine Repair Source

This reference database provides detailed guides for small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

To find out more information on our materials and availability, search the online catalog.

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