Online Resources

Resource List

Name
Description
PrairieCat Catalog
Locate and request books and other materials from the Moline Public Library or one of the 138 PrairieCat member libraries across north and western Illinois.
NEW PrairieCat Catalog  Functional test version of the new PrairieCat Catalog with many enhanced features. Please note the link at the top to fill out a quick survey to provide your feedback on functionality.
American Job Center - Weekly Job Leads Find leads on local job openings, updated weekly
Axis 360 Download magazines, audiobooks and eBooks from the eRead Illinois collection of ematerials. Moline Public Library patrons can access this collection of ematerials using the Axis 360 app, available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Chilton Library Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.
Creativebug Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
DMV Practice Tests
Free DMV driver's education practice tests. Looking for additional resources? You can also check out Motorcycle Practice Tests, CDL Tests and Road Sign Reviews.
Digital Public Library of America DPLA connects people to the riches held within America’s libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. All of the materials found through DPLA—photographs, books, maps, news footage, oral histories, personal letters, museum objects, artwork, government documents, and so much more—are free and immediately available in digital format.
Explore More Illinois Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.
Gale General OneFile Allows researchers to find information in a wide range of general-interest periodicals. Full-text is available for most of the millions of articles available.
Gale Legal Forms Access a wide selection of legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas. 
HelpNow Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides learning solutions for both children and adults with different needs and background. Communicate with live tutors to get homework help, build skills and study for tests. Use the Writing Lab and to receive assistance and feedback at any time of the day. Access study and exam prep tools. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
HeritageQuest Online HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Hoopla!
Hoopla is a digital media service which enables users to borrow a selection of music, movies, television shows, videos, and audiobooks via a browser, smartphone or tablet. Moline Public Library patrons can access this collection of ematerials using the hoopla! app, available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Illinois Digital Archives The Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) was created in 2000, as a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois. It contains photographs, oral histories, government documents, newspapers, maps and much more.
Illinois Rules of the Road Motorists who know the rules of the road and practice defensive driving are key to making our roadways safer for everyone. The Illinois Rules of the Road manual is your guide to being a responsible and skilled driver and is designed to give drivers — especially senior citizens — the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license.
Inkie.org Inkie.org is a suite of resources - available to everyone in Illinois at no charge - that supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content.
Inkie.org Library Features content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities. Collections will include the Indie Illinois e-book collection and the RAILS Community Collections multimedia anthologies. 
JobNow Brainfuse JobNow™ offers live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
Libby Download magazines, audiobooks and eBooks from the OMNI Libraries collection of ematerials. Moline Public Library patrons can access this collection of ematerials using the Libby app, available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
LOTE Online for Kids LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Online offers hundreds of animated stories in various languages. Listen to and read along with over 1,000 stories in more than 45 languages, as well as English. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database. 
Medline Plus MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
Moline Dispatch Archives
Searchable, digital archives of the Moline Dispatch (and its predecessors). Collection includes 1850-1859 and 1870-1993. Looking for articles from later than 1993 can search NewsBank another of our online resources. NewsBank is accessible using your 14 digit library card number.
Moline High School Year Books
This text searchable collection hosted by archive.org contains the yearbooks of Moline High School from 1913 to 2015.
NewsBank Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database. Those looking specifically for local articles can go directly to The Dispatch-Argus NewsBank
NoveList Plus
Comprehensive online reader's advisory tool. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
NoveList K-8
Online database with fiction and nonfiction titles chosen specifically to support school curriculum as well as the pleasure reading needs of students. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
QCON Community Resource Search Quad Cities Open Network Community Resource Search was created to help people in need find and connect with the vast number social service programs in the Quad Cities Communitiy based upon their individual needs—just enter your ZIP code to search for help near your. Best of all, it’s free. 
ReferenceUSA
Telephone numbers and addresses across the country.
Scholastic Teachables An online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources so that teachers, parents and home schoolers do not have to spend countless hours searching for reliable content to support their instruction. Your 14 digit library card number is required to access this database.
Universal Class Offering Moline Public Library patrons lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). This resource is accessed through the Libby app and will require you to create an account using your 14 digit library card number.
US Citizenship Exam Preparation Course Individuals preparing for the U.S. Citizenship exam are invited to register. Participants must have basic English language skills and must have a Google account to log into and access classroom materials. Once you have submitted your registration form you will receive an email invitation to join the class. 
Value Line Value Line is an authority in reliable, unbiased information, providing access to accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.
Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online Powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, this website gives you powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.