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Please see the information on Explore More Illinois & Bigger Than A Building below!
Above is the button to reach our catalog. There is another button at the bottom of this page. Please see the information below about ways to use the RSA Catalog.
Please see the exciting information about an online discussion with John Sandford under the Online Programs tab under more at the top of the page.
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 &, Amanda Avery
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Click Here To See Our Virtual Tour!
As of Friday, January 15th the library moved back to open hours inside the building with no appointment times. We will be open on M, T, Th & F 1:00-5:00 PM, W 10:00 AM-5:00 PM & Sa 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please call 309-742-2431 if you have any questions or email us at elmwoodlib@gmail.com. Please stop by and see us soon!
EVERYONE (over age 2) entering the building will be REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THE MOUTH AND NOSE and use hand sanitizer as soon as you enter the building. For those who choose not to wear a mask or are medically unable to do so, the library staff will be happy to continue to place your bag of books outside for pick up. This policy will be enforced diligently and staff will refuse entry to anyone not wearing a mask.
There will be wellness screening questions (on the door that you must be able to answer no to all of the questions to enter) about symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sneezing) before anyone may enter the building.
Our capacity level is 10 people inside the library at a time, so if we reach that number we will ask you to wait in your car until patrons leave.
All returns should be made in the drop box. No returns will be accepted within the library building. Reusable book bags will also not be allowed within the library. Library staff will provide you with a bag(s) for your materials when you check out. If you have bags at home that you would like to give back to the library, please place them in the drop box. We will quarantine and re-use.
We will still offer pickup services, so just let us know if you would like to pickup your order on top of the drop box. If you would like to browse online and place holds, please see the information below. Once your order is ready you may pick it up inside or on the drop box. If you need any help, please call or email.
We ask that you please be careful about the number of items you are touching and place any item that you touch and decide not to check out in one of the open tubs in the library. Items will be quarantined. We want you to look at items you are interested in!
Anyone entering the building will be required to provide their name(s) and phone number(s) for contact tracing purposes. This information will not be shared with anyone and will only be used by library staff to contact you should we be informed that someone who had been in the library tested positive for COVID-19.
If you have a fine to pay, you will need to place the cash or check in an envelope (please ask a librarian for one) and place the envelope in the quarantine tub. No change will be given, but a credit will be added to your account if change was due to you.
These procedures are in place to keep our patrons and staff members safe. We thank you for your understanding and your diligence in helping us prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
As of March 1, 2021, the library will begin to charge fines again for overdue materials. We have been fine free discharging everything since we re-opened the drop box in June 2020. We continue to quarantine everything that is returned to the library and have set the catalog, so it doesn't begin to consider the item overdue until that quarantine is over. If you have any questions, please use the contact us button above or call Michelle at 309-678-0271. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
RSA Catalog-Browsing Online
When you are in RSA Catalog, please set the library as Morrison & Mary Wiley Library (no eBooks) if you are looking for a DVD, Audio or Print Book then you will be able to see if what you are looking for is owned by our library and place a hold for it. As you will see there are sometimes multiple entries for one item, so look through each entry to see if we own the item and place the hold where our library shows up. If you are looking for eBooks or Audiobooks on Axis 360, Libby or Overdrive, then you will go to Morrison & Mary Wiley Library. If you are looking to see what books we have in a series or about a subject you may enter the series name or the subject instead of the items title or the author. This is especially helpful if you want to have books about bugs to read to your children. By entering bugs in the subject line then Morrison & Mary Wiley Library (no eBooks) you will be able to see all of the audios, DVDs & books we have in our collection about bugs (both Fiction and Non Fiction). If you have any questions, please let us know.
Inter Library Loan (ILL)
If you are looking for an item that our library does not own you may set the library as All RSA (no eBooks) to place a hold for the item from another library. Inter Library Loan (ILL) is a great resource for the library to have. It means that we are able to get you almost any library item that you want. RAILS (our library service) pays for delivery between libraries, so your item will arrive in a few days to a few weeks (usually). If you have an email on your account then you will receive an email letting you know that your item is available for pick up. If you do not have an email on your account then we will call you. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Reciprocal borrowing means that you may use your library card at any library to check out items (it is easiest to do in the area with other libraries who use the RSA Catalog). Those with cards from other libraries may check out items at the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library.
At this time, the library is not accepting book donations as we have run out of space to store the donations. If you have a book donation you would like to make, please check back. We thank everyone for their book donations that stock our sale racks & little free libraries!
Please see our new tobacco-free property policy effective 9/14/2020 on the policies page.
Please like us on Facebook @elmwoodlibrary.
Illinois Government Covid-19 Guidelines
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/
CDC
lwww.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
GovTech Covid 19 Resources
https://www.govtech.com/health/A-Resource-Guide-to-Coronavirus-for-Government-Leaders.html
Council of State Governments
https://web.csg.org/covid19/executive-orders/
We are setting a few guidelines as winter weather moves in:
Pick Up service will be suspended if:
There is a blizzard warning, wind chill advisory or warning, or winter storm advisory or warning
Wind chill is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
For our patrons who are unable to make it to the drop box for pick up, we will be happy to bring items to your vehicle or deliver them to your home if the above conditions aren't happening. We will keep the sidewalks as clear as possible. If you need items, please let us know. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
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
New Explore More Illinois Promotional Video
Our new promotional video gives simple, step-by-step instructions on how to log into the Explore More Illinois website, search for attractions and make a reservation.
Explore More Illinois Changes During COVID-19
Library patrons will not be able to make reservations via Explore More Illinois through March 31. All reservations previously made between March 15 and March 31 have been canceled. Patrons have been notified via email, and these cancellations will not count toward their patron quantity limit. Please email Jessica Barnes with patron issues or questions. We will resolve them as quickly as possible.
Explore More Illinois staff have posted online cultural experiences you may access while practicing social distancing. These include gallery tours, performances, and even virtual hikes through national parks. We will be updating the list frequently.
March 2020
Explore More Illinois adds five attractions in Peoria!
Peoria Park District Golf Learning Center & Academy
Peoria Park District Owens Recreation Center Ice Arena
Peoria Park District RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
Peoria Playhouse & Chuildren's Museum
Peoria Zoo
Bigger Than A Building
Libraries are Open -- Virtually
Illinois Rules of the Road Tests
https://www.epermittest.com/illinois/il-practice-permit-test
Below is an example of what you are able to find in the NoveList online resource.
Do you want to know the books you should probably be reading? The Core Collections Interface makes it easy to access the most popular and heavily used features in Core Collections, like “Most Highly Recommended Titles” and “Award Winners.”
To see this in action, click on “Most Highly Recommended Titles” under browse by category, then limit that search to a collection you’re interested in, like Children’s Core Collection or Fiction Core Collection.
Since recommendations levels are assigned by experts in their fields, you can count on these recommendations being vendor and publisher neutral.
Alcohol Effects, Addiction Treatment and Resources
https://www.addictiongroup.org/rehab/
www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/illinois/
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.
Here is a link to another test.
Here is the link for the Illinois State test.
https://www.dmv-written-test.com/illinois/practice-test-1.html
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: MMW02!
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.
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 &, Amanda Avery
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Click Here To See Our Virtual Tour!
As of Friday, January 15th the library moved back to open hours inside the building with no appointment times. We will be open on M, T, Th & F 1:00-5:00 PM, W 10:00 AM-5:00 PM & Sa 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please call 309-742-2431 if you have any questions or email us at elmwoodlib@gmail.com. Please stop by and see us soon!
EVERYONE (over age 2) entering the building will be REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THE MOUTH AND NOSE and use hand sanitizer as soon as you enter the building. For those who choose not to wear a mask or are medically unable to do so, the library staff will be happy to continue to place your bag of books outside for pick up. This policy will be enforced diligently and staff will refuse entry to anyone not wearing a mask.
There will be wellness screening questions (on the door that you must be able to answer no to all of the questions to enter) about symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sneezing) before anyone may enter the building.
Our capacity level is 10 people inside the library at a time, so if we reach that number we will ask you to wait in your car until patrons leave.
All returns should be made in the drop box. No returns will be accepted within the library building. Reusable book bags will also not be allowed within the library. Library staff will provide you with a bag(s) for your materials when you check out. If you have bags at home that you would like to give back to the library, please place them in the drop box. We will quarantine and re-use.
We will still offer pickup services, so just let us know if you would like to pickup your order on top of the drop box. If you would like to browse online and place holds, please see the information below. Once your order is ready you may pick it up inside or on the drop box. If you need any help, please call or email.
We ask that you please be careful about the number of items you are touching and place any item that you touch and decide not to check out in one of the open tubs in the library. Items will be quarantined. We want you to look at items you are interested in!
Anyone entering the building will be required to provide their name(s) and phone number(s) for contact tracing purposes. This information will not be shared with anyone and will only be used by library staff to contact you should we be informed that someone who had been in the library tested positive for COVID-19.
If you have a fine to pay, you will need to place the cash or check in an envelope (please ask a librarian for one) and place the envelope in the quarantine tub. No change will be given, but a credit will be added to your account if change was due to you.
These procedures are in place to keep our patrons and staff members safe. We thank you for your understanding and your diligence in helping us prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
As of March 1, 2021, the library will begin to charge fines again for overdue materials. We have been fine free discharging everything since we re-opened the drop box in June 2020. We continue to quarantine everything that is returned to the library and have set the catalog, so it doesn't begin to consider the item overdue until that quarantine is over. If you have any questions, please use the contact us button above or call Michelle at 309-678-0271. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
RSA Catalog-Browsing Online
When you are in RSA Catalog, please set the library as Morrison & Mary Wiley Library (no eBooks) if you are looking for a DVD, Audio or Print Book then you will be able to see if what you are looking for is owned by our library and place a hold for it. As you will see there are sometimes multiple entries for one item, so look through each entry to see if we own the item and place the hold where our library shows up. If you are looking for eBooks or Audiobooks on Axis 360, Libby or Overdrive, then you will go to Morrison & Mary Wiley Library. If you are looking to see what books we have in a series or about a subject you may enter the series name or the subject instead of the items title or the author. This is especially helpful if you want to have books about bugs to read to your children. By entering bugs in the subject line then Morrison & Mary Wiley Library (no eBooks) you will be able to see all of the audios, DVDs & books we have in our collection about bugs (both Fiction and Non Fiction). If you have any questions, please let us know.
Inter Library Loan (ILL)
If you are looking for an item that our library does not own you may set the library as All RSA (no eBooks) to place a hold for the item from another library. Inter Library Loan (ILL) is a great resource for the library to have. It means that we are able to get you almost any library item that you want. RAILS (our library service) pays for delivery between libraries, so your item will arrive in a few days to a few weeks (usually). If you have an email on your account then you will receive an email letting you know that your item is available for pick up. If you do not have an email on your account then we will call you. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Reciprocal borrowing means that you may use your library card at any library to check out items (it is easiest to do in the area with other libraries who use the RSA Catalog). Those with cards from other libraries may check out items at the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library.
At this time, the library is not accepting book donations as we have run out of space to store the donations. If you have a book donation you would like to make, please check back. We thank everyone for their book donations that stock our sale racks & little free libraries!
Please see our new tobacco-free property policy effective 9/14/2020 on the policies page.
Please like us on Facebook @elmwoodlibrary.
Illinois Government Covid-19 Guidelines
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/
CDC
lwww.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
GovTech Covid 19 Resources
https://www.govtech.com/health/A-Resource-Guide-to-Coronavirus-for-Government-Leaders.html
Council of State Governments
https://web.csg.org/covid19/executive-orders/
We are setting a few guidelines as winter weather moves in:
Pick Up service will be suspended if:
There is a blizzard warning, wind chill advisory or warning, or winter storm advisory or warning
Wind chill is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
For our patrons who are unable to make it to the drop box for pick up, we will be happy to bring items to your vehicle or deliver them to your home if the above conditions aren't happening. We will keep the sidewalks as clear as possible. If you need items, please let us know. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
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
New Explore More Illinois Promotional Video
Our new promotional video gives simple, step-by-step instructions on how to log into the Explore More Illinois website, search for attractions and make a reservation.
Explore More Illinois Changes During COVID-19
Library patrons will not be able to make reservations via Explore More Illinois through March 31. All reservations previously made between March 15 and March 31 have been canceled. Patrons have been notified via email, and these cancellations will not count toward their patron quantity limit. Please email Jessica Barnes with patron issues or questions. We will resolve them as quickly as possible.
Explore More Illinois staff have posted online cultural experiences you may access while practicing social distancing. These include gallery tours, performances, and even virtual hikes through national parks. We will be updating the list frequently.
March 2020
Explore More Illinois adds five attractions in Peoria!
Peoria Park District Golf Learning Center & Academy
Peoria Park District Owens Recreation Center Ice Arena
Peoria Park District RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
Peoria Playhouse & Chuildren's Museum
Peoria Zoo
Bigger Than A Building
Libraries are Open -- Virtually
- Although the building may be closed, services continue! The library is part of the solution, essential to helping local residents with daily life, health concerns, unemployment and more.
- Library staff continues to work through the crisis, offering a range of services, virtually, including:
- e-books, audiobooks and online learning
- electronic databases
- streaming story times, book discussions and programs to engage readers of all ages
- in some instances, pick up or curbside delivery. See Re-opening Library Buildings in Illinois.
Illinois Rules of the Road Tests
https://www.epermittest.com/illinois/il-practice-permit-test
Below is an example of what you are able to find in the NoveList online resource.
Do you want to know the books you should probably be reading? The Core Collections Interface makes it easy to access the most popular and heavily used features in Core Collections, like “Most Highly Recommended Titles” and “Award Winners.”
To see this in action, click on “Most Highly Recommended Titles” under browse by category, then limit that search to a collection you’re interested in, like Children’s Core Collection or Fiction Core Collection.
Since recommendations levels are assigned by experts in their fields, you can count on these recommendations being vendor and publisher neutral.
Alcohol Effects, Addiction Treatment and Resources
https://www.addictiongroup.org/rehab/
www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/illinois/
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.
Here is a link to another test.
Here is the link for the Illinois State test.
https://www.dmv-written-test.com/illinois/practice-test-1.html
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: MMW02!
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.