Databases
| CONSUMER REPORTS | Consumer Reports is the largest, most trusted independent product testing organization in the world. We accept no advertising, pay for all the products we test, and, as a not for profit organization, we have no shareholders. |
| CREATIVEBUG | Creativebug offers a world of arts, crafts and recipes at your fingertips. Videos, downloadable PDFs and more for 1000's of topics. New material added daily. Maryville Library card needed! |
| DRIVING-TEST | Driving-Test.org-VIN Decoder offers a free database to help you find out info on any car. In the market for a used car? Simply type in the VIN number and find out the specs, what real users say about it and any recalls. |
| HIVECLASS | Looking for a new way to workout? Maybe you want to expand your knowledge of Pickleball or other sports. . . Check out HiveClass! Accessible from your computer, tablet or phone, access 100s of quality videos and how-to guides for all sorts of sports and exercises, from Field Hockey to mindfulness. HiveClass is for all ages. Pro Tip: Do you have a reluctant reader who is sports minded? Check out HiveClass' collection of kids sports book, available digitally through the database! |
| LEGAL INFORMATION REFERENCE CENTER | Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms, with more content being added on a regular basis. |
| MANGO LANGUAGES | Mango Languages offers 40+ languages in easy to learn sessions for all ages. Once you create an account with Mango, you can download the app for your phone or tablet for on-the-go use. |
| NEWSBANK: AMERICA'S NEWS | **As of July 8th, 2024, Newsbank is experiencing technical difficulties. While the database is still available for use, please note that not all newspapers have been updated to reflect the latest issue.** Through partnerships with leading publishers worldwide, NewsBank provides Web-based access to tens of millions of articles and video clips from local, state, regional, national and international news sources. Including, but not limited to, Edwardsville Intelligencer, Alton Telegraph, St. Louis Post Dispatch and many more! |
| NOVELIST | NoveList features Articles, BookTalks, Book Discussion Guides, Author Read-alikes, Readers' Advisory training content and a variety of other reader and staff materials for adults and children. |
| SMALL BUISNESS REFERENCE | Small Business Reference Center is an online resource filled with state-specific information on opening and maintaining a small business. From start-up kits and plans to industry info by small business type to Harvard Business School Seminars, this is a great database for entrepreneurs. |
| WALL STREET JOURNAL | · Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! · Simply click on the link provided to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately · Your access will be available for the next 3 days · After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created |
| WORLDCAT DISCOVERY | WorldCat Discovery, formerly FirstSearch, provides seamless electronic access to dozens of databases and more than 10 million full-text and full-image articles. |
| UDEMY | Udemy offers thousands of educational courses for you to enjoy. Want to learn how to 3D model? Want to learn how to use Word? Want to learn how to play guitar? All of these and much more are offered here. Udemy is also available through the Google Play store and Apple's App store. |
Digital Lending (Ebook, Magazines & Audio Books)
| CLOUD LIBRARY | Cloud Library allows you to browse and check out popular titles from your library. You can browse the shelves that your library set up by category or you can use the filter button to filter by genre. Easily transfer e-books to your e-reader. Cloud Library User Guide |
| CLOUD LIBRARY NEWSSTAND | Cloud Library NewsStand has access to thousands of magazines and newspapers from around the world. Expand your horizons from the comfort of your couch! **You can access the newsstand from the link provided or you can download the app. You will need to create a new account for Newsstand. Reading the magazines does not count against your CloudLibrary checkouts. |
| HOOPLA | Hoopla is an online digital collection of movies, TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eComics available 24/7 with your Maryville Library Card. With the ability to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone or even on your smart TV, the possibilities are virtually endless. **In order to use, you must create an account, by clicking on "Get Started Today" ** Hoopla User Guides |
| LIBBY | Brought to us by the Digital Library of Illinois, Libby is a digital resource to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Access online through the link or download the Libby app to you phone or tablet for on-the-go reading. *must have a Maryville Community Library card to access this service. |
| TUMBLEBOOKS | The TumbleBook Library is a collection of free interactive animated talking storybooks for children. Children can chose to read the text or have the stories read to them. Stories are available in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. |
Genealogy
| Ancestry Library Edition | Every family has a story, find yours through the Ancestry Library Edition database. **please note that this database is only accessible in the library. This cannot be accessed from home. |
| FOLD3 (Military Records) | FOLD3, powered by Ancestry, is an online database with thousands of military records, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Also contains records from Canada, Britain, New Zealand and Australia. |
| Heritage Hub | HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States. This one-of-a-kind collection helps family historians uncover new family members and understand family relationships on a deeper level than ever before. |
| HeritageQuest Online | HeritageQuest Online resources is a comprehensive treasure —rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. |
Reading Resources
| FANTASTIC FICTION | Fantastic Fiction is a great site for learning about a book or its series. |
| GOODREADS | Goodreads offers a streamlined book search by subject, author, title and more. Create a free account to create your own booklists and reviews, plus enter giveaways and more. |
| NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWS | New York Times offers a free online listing of weekly book reviews going back all the way to 1981! |
| NOVELIST | NoveList features Articles, BookTalks, Book Discussion Guides, Author Read-alikes, Readers' Advisory training content and a variety of other reader and staff materials for adults and children. |
| ONLINE LIBRARY BOOKCLUB | If you’re looking for a book club try checking out our online version! |
| ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH BOOKS & LITERATURE | St. Louis Post Dispatch offers articles, reviews and more on the latest books and authors. |
| WHICH BOOK | Which book offers a new way to find a book to read next, including the ability to choose the plot, characters and more. |
| WOWBRARY | Wowbrary offers a unique way to stay up to date with the newest items at the library! By signing up we’ll send you weekly information about the newest books, movies, and music at the Maryville Community Library. Sign Up Today! |