Homework Help for Teens
Select a database, then enter your Glenview Library card number as prompted.
Research databases by subject or A-Z by title.
Video courses to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math; prepare for the GED test; become a U.S. citizen or apply for a Green Card. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Interactive online tutoring for grades K-12, college intro, and adult learners. Available 3-10 PM daily. Tambien en Español.
Articles including obituaries and news stories from 1849-1984.
Practice tests for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, PCAT, and CLEP. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, and PSAT/NMSQT and help preparing college admission essays. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Explore the United States in colorful kid-friendly reports.
Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
Biographical and critical essays of the world’s most influential literary figures.
Online test prep to prepare for the Illinois driving tests. Practice tests, traffic laws, manuals and a FAQ section. No library card number required.
Index of full-text electronic magazines, journals, and newspapers available through the Library’s databases.
Full-text articles and pictures for high school students and adults.
Gateway to science, history, and world news databases including a live news feed from Reuters.
Online reference books on multiple topics.
In-depth information on prominent issues of the day.
Online courses covering topics such as math, writing, and workplace skills; exam preparation for education (such as GED, SAT, ACT), professional licensing, civil service, military, law enforcement, nursing; popular software courses including Microsoft Office. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Literary criticism, primary sources, poems, short stories, speeches, plays, biographies, reviews, analysis, and overviews of world literature for all time periods.
Stories, poems, plays, speeches, and essays searchable by genre, subject or author.
Online video courses for business, software, technology, and creative skills taught by industry experts. For teachers, students and professionals. For best results, use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
Self-paced video language courses for multiple languages and ESL courses. (App available)
Electronic editions of the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Glenview Announcements, and other local news magazines and sources.
Full-text magazines and journals on popular subjects for students and adults.
Students in elementary, middle, and high school can prepare for tests, assignments, and boost math, reading, science, and social studies skills. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
A selection of graphic novels, enhanced novels, ebooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks.
Full-text articles on the latest scientific discoveries and concepts in health, the environment, technology, life science, physical science, earth, space, and more.
Full-text articles from major newspapers throughout the United States.
Encyclopedia, multimedia, e-books, and primary sources for grades K-adult.
Please email the Reference Services Staff, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Desk for database help.
