eBooks, Audiobooks & Streaming
Enjoy a vast collection of eBooks, graphic novels, comics & audiobooks. Stream popular films, series and albums. The Hoopla App syncs across devices for convenience.
Access thousands of films and documentaries from the comfort of home. Enjoy a dedicated section for children with age-appropriate shows and movies complete with parental controls.
Browse and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. The Libby App is available on various devices including smartphones, tablets and Kindles. Browse through our catalog too!
Libraries are places for the people. Introducing the Palace App, your newest e-reading experience. Access the library’s eBooks in one simple app. Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf as well as exclusive titles only available to you in Palace.
Museum Passes
Get FREE passes, discounted admission and other deals from a wide variety of Illinois cultural attracitions.
Use your library card to receive admission or a special discount at participating Chicago are cultural destinations!
Readers' Advisory
Find the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction. Read reviews, find read-alikes and find book club picks and info.
Get great, custom book recommendations for all ages. Find read-alikes, use advance filters and more.
Consumer Resources
Explore full text how-to info covering topics from electrical work, plumbing, gardening, painting, woodworking and more.
Access books, federal, state and multi-state forms and detailed instructions for a wide range of legal issues.
Acquire user-friendly repair guides for motorcycles, ATVs, generators, lawn mowers, snowblowers and more.
Access powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth and learn more about your finances.
News & Information
Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and exclusive digital content.
Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and exclusive digital content from one of America’s most widely read national newspapers.
Uncover Joliet history through local news. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and online only content.
Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and exclusive digital content covering local news, sports and community events.
Stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health education, jobs, political & social issues.
Explore the experiences and impact of Hispanic Americans from the early 18th century to now with extensive primary sources & daily updates.
Understand and analyze controversial issues from multiple perspectives. Includes balanced coverage and supporting materials on many topics.
Research Tools
Discover a vibrant online learning community designed just for adults 55+. From tech basics to wellness tips, GetSetUp offers live and on-demand classes that build confidence, spark curiosity and connect you with others-at your pace, on your schedule. Start learning something new today!
Access many of EBSCO’s databases and database packages, such as: TopicSearch, Professional Development Collection, MasterFILE and eBook Collections.
Search a variety of EBSCO’s databases and database packages, such as: TopicSearch, Professional Development Collection, MasterFILE and eBook Collections.
Utilize this resource to improve academic and career skills. Includes targeted learning centers, test prep, career prep, skill building and adult learning.
Student and Teacher Tools
World Book Online is a comprehensive digital resource that provides a progressive sequence of databases and tools to support learning at all levels, from early education to advanced research.
Comprehensive digital resources that provide age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned content, including multimedia, reference materials and primary sources to support students in grades K-8.
Librarian favorite online research tool designed for students and educators. Use as a safe web browsing tool that is customizable to reading level.
Designed for children in PreK-3 that pairs classic animated storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. This unique combination helps bridge the gap between learning to read and reading to learn. Includes puzzles and games to reinforce comprehension, vocabulary and other early literacy skills.
This resource is ideal for teachers looking to save time on lesson planning and find reliable, classroom-tested materials. Over 30,000 resources covering various subjects, skills and themes for Pre-K to grade 8 including teacher created content and ready-made collections designed to accommodate different learning needs.
Stories come to life with animation and narration. Key features include: Books with highlighted text and audio narration to help young readers follow along; Education content covering a wide range of topics; graphic novels; Books available in Spanish & French; Games and puzzles to reinforce learning.
Genealogy
Powered by Ancestry, HeritageQuest Online is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to explore their family history and uncover historical insights.
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research, 1704 – today.
This resource is ideal for both novice and experienced genealogists looking to explore their family history. Not available at home. Available in library only.
Learn a Language
Mango Languages offers courses in over 70 languages. It helps users learn vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and cultural context.
Little Pim is an award-winning language learning program designed for young children, from birth to age 6.