Research & Learn

Browse (full website access):

• From inside any Oak Park library building (access News)
• From anywhere outside the library (access News and all-access features—Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic)

You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to sign up. Available on Apple iOS, Android, and in browser on laptop/desktop. Need help? Explore FAQs for Apple iOS and Android devices.

How to access from any Oak Park library building (on any library computer or device connected to the library’s WiFi)

Get access to News:

1. Click the link above for “From inside any Oak Park library building.”
2. First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below.
   If you have previously created an account through the library, enter your username and password when prompted.
3. Enjoy unlimited, full website access to News.

How to access from anywhere outside the library

Get access to News and all-access features—Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic:

1. Click the link above for “From anywhere outside the library.”
2. Click “Open Resource.”
3. If prompted, enter your Oak Park library card number and PIN, and click “Open Resource” again.
4. On the next screen, you will see an instant digital access code with 72 hours of full site access and all-access features. Click “REDEEM.”
5. First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below.
   If you have previously created an account, enter your username and password when prompted.
6. Once your pass expires, return to this page to request a new instant digital access code for another 72 hours.

Create an account

1. Enter your email address and create a password or connect using an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account. Your email address will become your username. You will need to remember this username and password to log in next time.
2. Complete the form and continue following the instructions above.

Search (full-text articles): current (1980-present), online (2015-present) & historical with index (1851-2016)

Browse (full website access):

• From any Oak Park library building
• From anywhere outside the library

Available in browser on laptop/desktop (access to The Wall Street Journal apps is not available through the library).

How to access from any Oak Park library building (on any library computer or device connected to the library’s WiFi)

1. Click the link above for “From any Oak Park library building.”
2. First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below.
   If you have previously created an account, click “SIGN IN” to enter your username and password.
3. Once you have created an account or signed in, you can enjoy unlimited, full-site access.

How to access from anywhere outside the library

1. Click the link above for “from anywhere outside the library.”
2. Enter your Oak Park library card number when prompted.
3. First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below.
   If you have previously created an account through the library, click “SIGN IN” to enter your username and password.
4. Once you have created an account and/or signed in, you will receive an email with an instant digital access code that gives you three days of full site access. Once your access expires, return to this page to request another three days of access.

Create an account

1. Enter your first name, last name, and email address. Your email address will become your username.
2. Create a password. A password must be 5-15 characters long, contain at least one letter and number, and may not contain spaces, %, £, & or +. You will need to remember this username and password to log in next time.
3. Complete the form and continue following the instructions above.

Browse (full website access):

• From inside any Oak Park library building
• From anywhere outside the library

Available on Apple iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and in browser on laptop/desktop. Need help? Explore FAQs.

How to access from any Oak Park library building (on any library computer or device connected to the library’s WiFi)

1. Click the link above for “From any Oak Park library building.”
2. Enjoy unlimited, full website access.

How to access from anywhere outside the library

1. Click the link above for “from anywhere outside the library.”
2. Enter your Oak Park library card number when prompted.
3. First-time users will be prompted to create an account. Enter your email address or connect using an existing Amazon, Facebook, Google, or Apple account. If you have previously created an account through the library, enter your email address and password when prompted.
4. If you created a new account, you will receive an email from The Washington Post with a link to set your password. Click the link in the email and follow the instructions to set a password. You will need to remember this username and password to log in next time.
5. Once you have created an account and/or signed in, you will have seven days of full access. Once your access expires, return to this page to request another seven days of access.

Checkout periods & lending limits

• No holds, no waiting, no limits
• Borrow as many titles as you want

Special features

• New book in each genre featured daily
• A collection of read-along books

Value Line

Access to Value Line’s leading publications, covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities, as well as educational articles.

World Book (access from inside any Oak Park library building or anywhere outside the library)

Explore World Book’s engaging content for learners of all ages, all in one place:

• Discover (grades 5+): Easy-to-read articles with a text-to-speech feature.
• Early Learning (grades preK+): Narrated stories, games, videos, and reading practice.
• Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (grades 5+): Online version of World Book in Spanish, including encyclopedia articles, resource guides, citation builder, interactive maps, and study quizzes.
• eBooks (all ages): Collection of exclusive, illustrated ebooks for kids, sorted by grade level with Lexile Level and Accelerated Reader information.
• Kids (grades K+): Easy-to-read articles with engaging images, illustrations, interactive games, and activities.
• Student (grades 5+): Online version of World Book, including encyclopedia articles, resource guides, citation builder, interactive maps, and study quizzes.
• Timelines (grades 5+): Use one of the pre-generated timelines or create a timeline from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.