Please see the information on Explore More Illinois below!
Morrison and Mary Wiley Library
206 West Main Street
P. O. Box 467
Elmwood, IL 61529
elmwoodlib@gmail.com
309 742-2431 Phone
309 742-8298 Fax
Staff
Michelle Armbruster -Director
Pat Keefer, Eulail Huffcutt & Tracy Burnett
Volunteer: Franke Keefer, Jill Scotti & Aya Kerimgazieva
Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Click Here To See Our Virtual Tour!
We have created two new pages under the MORE heading above. Information & eBook Information, so please check out these pages for all the information you need!
Please be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page to connect with some great online resources! You may use these sites from the library or from home (unless noted below in description). You may need your library card number and PIN. Please stop by to get your number or apply for a card if you live in Elmwood Township & don't have one yet! The link to connect to the online catalog is also at the bottom of the page.
Reminder
Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult or responsible caregiver at all times while visiting the library.
The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library supports the right of all library users to access information and will not deny access to electronic information networks based solely on age. Children under the age of 10 may use the computers when a parent is present. Those over 10 must have a signed Computer Use Policy on file to be able to use the computers
What is 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, theaters and other fun and local cultural venues.
How do I get a Pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You may have two active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
The link for our library is: https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?MorrisonMaryWiley
Here is a description of the online resources:
RSA Catalog is the catalog the library uses to check out, renew or request items from other libraries for ILL. You are able to connect from home to renew or request items. You need your library card number & password. Please stop by if you need either of these numbers.
ABC Mouse is an award-winning curriculum designed to help young children (ages 2–7+) build a strong foundation for academic success. It is 100% educational, with more than 4,000 learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. (This resource is only available at the library.)
Driver's Education Program is a program that will help you prepare online for the theory part of the DMV test. It includes: 10 car practice tests, 5 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL) and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
Heritage Quest® is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Discover the amazing history of you with Heritage Quest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Jobs For Teens is a resource for teenagers looking for jobs. As a teenager, finding a job may seem like a difficult task. Usually the most frustrating thing about the process is that employers want you to have work experience in order to consider you for a job, but if you've never worked before then you don't have any experience. But that's okay, this page is here to help you find a job regardless of your age or previous job experience.
NewsBank America's News is an online site to stay connected with National & Local news. Search the archives for full editions of thousands of newspapers from across the country, including the Peoria Journal Star and over 100 others from Illinois. They may be searched as a collection or individually to find articles, obituaries, editorials and more. Available for use from home as well. We have a link below that will take you to the Peoria Journal Star. The Peoria Journal Star Collection: Search over 28 years of Peoria history with the Peoria Journal Star Collection. Coverage from 1991 through current. Explore current and archived issues of the Peoria Journal Star with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles.
NoveList has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. NoveList's expertise in books and reading means that you'll always get the best help for finding just the right books. To log in from home you must use this link http://search.ebscohost.com & these credentials:
Username: s9066307
Password: MMW01!
Rocket Languages is a totally web-based language learning platform. It includes 14 languages and each language has more than 100 hours of lessons. Lessons include: written exercises, spoken exercises, grammar games and more. The lessons can be downloaded to a mobile device or streamed. We have free mobile apps for Apple and Android devices and the service is unlimited and simultaneous use. Languages include: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, English, ESL programs for both Japanese and Spanish speakers and American Sign Language.
Tuition Funding Sources is a free internet resource. It represents 24 years of scholarship research that has produced the largest source of scholarships in the world. Hard economic times are forcing students to either find a scholarship or get a loan if they want to go to college. Most students have no idea where to find scholarships and choose student loans only to learn after they graduate that it is much easier to borrow money than pay it back.
Tumble Books is a collection of Tumble Books (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation), Tumble TV which consists of pre-set playlists of a sequence of books and Tumble Puzzles & Games. Tumble Books are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the Tumble Book format.
World Book Online is a creative, educational product that meets the highest standards of editorial excellence and ignites and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Learning isn’t ‘one size fits all. World Book Online offers a diverse suite of products for every age, ability and interest to suit the needs of all patrons. World Book Kids has fun, easy-to-read articles, illustrations and activities for the youngest library patrons. World Book Info Finder is an optimal research site for elementary and middle school-age patrons. World Book Reference Center is a powerful tool for all research needs.
Some helpful links:
LendEDU
Below is the link to a guide about how refinancing for college works, the most reputable lenders, the eligibility requirements, who should consider it, how it saves borrowers money, the risks and benefits, how parent or guardian cosigners are affected and much more.
https://lendedu.com/blog/refinance-student-loans/
Here is a guide for students looking for help to pay for college who don’t have cosigners.
https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
https://medlineplus.gov/
MedlinePlus for Children
If you are looking for information about children, this page is for you!
https://medlineplus.gov/childrenshealth.html
MedlinePlus for Seniors
If you are a senior, this page is for you!
https://medlineplus.gov/seniorshealth.html
MedlinePlus for Teens If you are a teenager, this page is for you!It includes materials specifically for you - not for your parents - about health and safety for teens. There are quizzes, games and lots of cool web sites for you to explore. Have fun!
https://medlineplus.gov/teenspage.html
National Institute on Aging
Health information related to aging and older adults from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse Treatment
https://rehab.help.org/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-alcohol-addiction/https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-methamphetamine-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-cocaine-addiction/
Senior Sleep Health Awareness
Tuck is promoting Sleep Health Awareness and most recently, we’ve explored Seniors’ unique sleep needs. We’ve looked at how to reduce fall risks in the bedroom, studied how disorders like dementia impact sleep, and more. You can check out some of our work here:
Guide to Safe Sleeping for Seniors
Dealing With Dementia-Related Sleep Disorders
Which Medical Alert Devices are Best for Seniors?
VIN Decoder for Cars
If you are looking for a used car this is a free site that may come in handy when you do your automotive research. This site uses the official (raw) data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration API, adds the image of the actual vehicle and auto-calculates a few parameters such as the age of the car. Then displays it all in an easy-to-read, mobile-friendly format that tells the vehicle's "story": its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant and model year. The page also describes how to locate the VIN on a vehicle and how to read it.
https://driving-tests.org/vin-decoder/
P. O. Box 467
Elmwood, IL 61529
elmwoodlib@gmail.com
309 742-2431 Phone
309 742-8298 Fax
Staff
Michelle Armbruster -Director
Pat Keefer, Eulail Huffcutt & Tracy Burnett
Volunteer: Franke Keefer, Jill Scotti & Aya Kerimgazieva
Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Click Here To See Our Virtual Tour!
We have created two new pages under the MORE heading above. Information & eBook Information, so please check out these pages for all the information you need!
Please be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page to connect with some great online resources! You may use these sites from the library or from home (unless noted below in description). You may need your library card number and PIN. Please stop by to get your number or apply for a card if you live in Elmwood Township & don't have one yet! The link to connect to the online catalog is also at the bottom of the page.
Reminder
Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult or responsible caregiver at all times while visiting the library.
The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library supports the right of all library users to access information and will not deny access to electronic information networks based solely on age. Children under the age of 10 may use the computers when a parent is present. Those over 10 must have a signed Computer Use Policy on file to be able to use the computers
What is 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, theaters and other fun and local cultural venues.
How do I get a Pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You may have two active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
The link for our library is: https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?MorrisonMaryWiley
Here is a description of the online resources:
RSA Catalog is the catalog the library uses to check out, renew or request items from other libraries for ILL. You are able to connect from home to renew or request items. You need your library card number & password. Please stop by if you need either of these numbers.
ABC Mouse is an award-winning curriculum designed to help young children (ages 2–7+) build a strong foundation for academic success. It is 100% educational, with more than 4,000 learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. (This resource is only available at the library.)
Driver's Education Program is a program that will help you prepare online for the theory part of the DMV test. It includes: 10 car practice tests, 5 motorcycle practice tests, 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL) and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
Heritage Quest® is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Discover the amazing history of you with Heritage Quest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Jobs For Teens is a resource for teenagers looking for jobs. As a teenager, finding a job may seem like a difficult task. Usually the most frustrating thing about the process is that employers want you to have work experience in order to consider you for a job, but if you've never worked before then you don't have any experience. But that's okay, this page is here to help you find a job regardless of your age or previous job experience.
NewsBank America's News is an online site to stay connected with National & Local news. Search the archives for full editions of thousands of newspapers from across the country, including the Peoria Journal Star and over 100 others from Illinois. They may be searched as a collection or individually to find articles, obituaries, editorials and more. Available for use from home as well. We have a link below that will take you to the Peoria Journal Star. The Peoria Journal Star Collection: Search over 28 years of Peoria history with the Peoria Journal Star Collection. Coverage from 1991 through current. Explore current and archived issues of the Peoria Journal Star with full-color newspaper pages and individual articles.
NoveList has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. NoveList's expertise in books and reading means that you'll always get the best help for finding just the right books. To log in from home you must use this link http://search.ebscohost.com & these credentials:
Username: s9066307
Password: MMW01!
Rocket Languages is a totally web-based language learning platform. It includes 14 languages and each language has more than 100 hours of lessons. Lessons include: written exercises, spoken exercises, grammar games and more. The lessons can be downloaded to a mobile device or streamed. We have free mobile apps for Apple and Android devices and the service is unlimited and simultaneous use. Languages include: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, English, ESL programs for both Japanese and Spanish speakers and American Sign Language.
Tuition Funding Sources is a free internet resource. It represents 24 years of scholarship research that has produced the largest source of scholarships in the world. Hard economic times are forcing students to either find a scholarship or get a loan if they want to go to college. Most students have no idea where to find scholarships and choose student loans only to learn after they graduate that it is much easier to borrow money than pay it back.
Tumble Books is a collection of Tumble Books (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation), Tumble TV which consists of pre-set playlists of a sequence of books and Tumble Puzzles & Games. Tumble Books are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the Tumble Book format.
World Book Online is a creative, educational product that meets the highest standards of editorial excellence and ignites and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Learning isn’t ‘one size fits all. World Book Online offers a diverse suite of products for every age, ability and interest to suit the needs of all patrons. World Book Kids has fun, easy-to-read articles, illustrations and activities for the youngest library patrons. World Book Info Finder is an optimal research site for elementary and middle school-age patrons. World Book Reference Center is a powerful tool for all research needs.
Some helpful links:
LendEDU
Below is the link to a guide about how refinancing for college works, the most reputable lenders, the eligibility requirements, who should consider it, how it saves borrowers money, the risks and benefits, how parent or guardian cosigners are affected and much more.
https://lendedu.com/blog/refinance-student-loans/
Here is a guide for students looking for help to pay for college who don’t have cosigners.
https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
https://medlineplus.gov/
MedlinePlus for Children
If you are looking for information about children, this page is for you!
https://medlineplus.gov/childrenshealth.html
MedlinePlus for Seniors
If you are a senior, this page is for you!
https://medlineplus.gov/seniorshealth.html
MedlinePlus for Teens If you are a teenager, this page is for you!It includes materials specifically for you - not for your parents - about health and safety for teens. There are quizzes, games and lots of cool web sites for you to explore. Have fun!
https://medlineplus.gov/teenspage.html
National Institute on Aging
Health information related to aging and older adults from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse Treatment
https://rehab.help.org/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-alcohol-addiction/https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-methamphetamine-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-cocaine-addiction/
Senior Sleep Health Awareness
Tuck is promoting Sleep Health Awareness and most recently, we’ve explored Seniors’ unique sleep needs. We’ve looked at how to reduce fall risks in the bedroom, studied how disorders like dementia impact sleep, and more. You can check out some of our work here:
Guide to Safe Sleeping for Seniors
Dealing With Dementia-Related Sleep Disorders
Which Medical Alert Devices are Best for Seniors?
VIN Decoder for Cars
If you are looking for a used car this is a free site that may come in handy when you do your automotive research. This site uses the official (raw) data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration API, adds the image of the actual vehicle and auto-calculates a few parameters such as the age of the car. Then displays it all in an easy-to-read, mobile-friendly format that tells the vehicle's "story": its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant and model year. The page also describes how to locate the VIN on a vehicle and how to read it.
https://driving-tests.org/vin-decoder/
