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Arts & Crafts

CreativeBug

Library Card Required

Creativebug is the number-one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers. View more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

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Automotive

Auto Repair Source

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

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Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. More than 450 full text reference books with photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, and coverage of more than 90,000 repairs.

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Business

AtoZdatabases

Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers/homeowners. Special features include a background and criminal history search. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing.

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MasterFILE Complete

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

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Small Business Reference Center

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

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Careers

Career Preparation from LearningExpress Library

Includes a resume builder where you can save, edit, and print. Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver's license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these exams.

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LearningExpress Library

Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

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Continuing Education

Adult Core Skills from LearningExpress Library

Practice for the U.S. Citizenship exam in English or Spanish. Build your math and reading skills. Includes eBook study help as well as an eBook guide to getting a green card. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests.

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High School Equivalency Center from LearningExpress Library

Skills building in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and math. Practice for the GED in English and Spanish. Practice the HiSET and the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests.

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LearningExpress Library

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Current Events

Access World News (NewsBank)

Library Card Required

Explore thousands of newspapers and trusted news sources with Access World News. Find current and archived articles covering issues, events, people, government, and more. Stay informed with local reporting, editorials, announcements, and special sections from over 2,000 publications worldwide.

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Explora for Public Libraries

Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.

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Middle Search Plus with EBSCOhost interface

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

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En Español

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language. Full text articles, maps, flags, and more. Dozens of hands-on activities and links to Spanish language websites. Also includes a visual dictionary.

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Referencia Latina

Spanish-language resource. Covers academic and non-academic subjects. Offers content from reference books, general interest magazines, health reports, and other sources. Daily updates from a dozen newspapers from ten Latin American countries and more than 2,500 health reports.

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Salud en Español

This database provides topic-specific reports covering all aspects of health and wellness, including overviews of diseases, conditions, procedures and treatments. Salud en Español is the one-stop resource for evidence-based reports and fact sheets in the Spanish language. Michigan residents or Michigan library and school access only.

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Entertainment

Hoopla

Library Card Required

Hoopla Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies & TV - 24/7 and FREE with your library card.

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IndieFlix

Library Card Required

IndieFlix is a global streaming service that promotes and supports social impact films to create positive change in the world. Note: IndieFlix is part of Libby, you must be logged in to your Libby account in order to access IndieFlix. If necessary, login to Libby and try the link again.

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Kanopy

Library Card Required

With Kanopy you will find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain.

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Libby

Library Card Required

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Libby is run by Download Destination, a group of libraries in the The Library Network. (TLN)

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Genealogy

Ancestry

Available in Library Only

Ancestry.com Discover your family history and start your family tree. Access billions of genealogy records including Census, SSDI & Military records.

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Health

Health Source – Consumer Edition

Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

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Learn It Live

Library Card Required

Enhance your wellness practices and personal development with hundreds of expert-led live classes covering topics like meditation, parenting, and spirituality. Find Learn It Live in the Libby App under “Extras” and start living more intentionally today.

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MasterFILE Complete

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Salud en Español

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History

Explora for Public Libraries

Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.

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Middle Search Plus with EBSCOhost interface

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Language Learning

ASLdeafined

Library Card Required

ASLdeafined is aimed at those with hearing loss, their families and friends, and anyone in the hearing community that would like to learn and use ASL. Access over 300 lessons, a video dictionary of over 15,000 words, and other tools and resources to boost your learning.

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

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LOTE4Kids

Library Card Required

LOTE4Kids allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Kids can also watch each LOTE title translated and narrated in English to help with reading and literacy development.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages - Select from 65 languages with these self-paced tutorials, including Japanese, Arabic, and European languages. Both basic and advanced, with coverage of conversation, grammar, and culture. Also includes ESL courses customized to a variety of native speakers.

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Referencia Latina

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Legal

LawDepot

Library Card Required

Did you know you can print or download do-it-yourself legal forms in 5-10 minutes? Lease agreements, power of attorney, wills… all customized, all free with LawDepot and your library card. Find it under “Extras” in the Libby App.

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MasterFILE Complete

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Literature

Download Destination

Library Card Required

Download Destination is a group of libraries in the The Library Network (TLN) Consortia that collects, organizes and provides access to free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks to consortium members. Services and the Download Destination website are provided by OverDrive.

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LOTE4Kids

Library Card Required

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MeL

Library Card Required

Request materials from libraries throughout all of Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

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NoveList K-8 Plus

Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.

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NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

Learn More

World Book Early Learning

Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world. Share their love of colors, numbers, and other fun things. Come inside for stories and pictures.

Learn More

Product Guide

Consumer Reports

Available in Library Only

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. In addition to our rigorous research, investigative journalism, and consumer advocacy, we work with other organizations, including media, consumer groups, research and testing consortiums, and philanthropic partners to inform purchase decisions, improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.

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Research

Academic Search Complete

Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for STEM research. Social sciences and the humanities also covered.

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Access World News (NewsBank)

Library Card Required

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ASLdeafined

Library Card Required

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Britannica Learning Zone

Pre K - 2nd grade. Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, and more.

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Britannica School

Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

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Britannica School Elementary

Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.

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Britannica School High

Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.

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Britannica School Middle

Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity.

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College Admissions Test Preparation from LearningExpress Library

Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

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College Students from LearningExpress Library

Math, reading, grammar, and science review with eBooks. Practice tests for six graduate school record exams including the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. Includes multiple college placement exams including ACCUPLACER and ASSET preparation. Includes practice for the CLEP exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

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Computer Skills Tutorial from LearningExpress Library

Offers 90+ courses on topics such as computer basics, Internet basics, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and MS Office tools like Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Create a free account to access these tools.

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

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Explora for Public Libraries

Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

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MasterFILE Complete

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MeL

Library Card Required

Request materials from libraries throughout all of Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

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Middle Search Plus with EBSCOhost interface

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Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Provides different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource brings balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts.

Learn More

Primary Search with EBSCOhost interface

For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

Learn More

Referencia Latina

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World Book Early Learning

Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world. Share their love of colors, numbers, and other fun things. Come inside for stories and pictures.

Learn More

World Book Kids

Grades PreK-5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments.

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Science

Middle Search Plus with EBSCOhost interface

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World Book Kids

Grades PreK-5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments.

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Teen

Britannica School High

Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.

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Career Preparation from LearningExpress Library

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College Admissions Test Preparation from LearningExpress Library

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MeL

Library Card Required

Request materials from libraries throughout all of Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

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Youth

Britannica Learning Zone

Pre K - 2nd grade. Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, and more.

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Britannica School

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Britannica School Elementary

Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.

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Britannica School Middle

Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity.

Learn More

LOTE4Kids

Library Card Required

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MeL

Library Card Required

Request materials from libraries throughout all of Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

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A

Academic Search Complete

Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for STEM research. Social sciences and the humanities also covered.

Learn More

Access World News (NewsBank)

Library Card Required

Explore thousands of newspapers and trusted news sources with Access World News. Find current and archived articles covering issues, events, people, government, and more. Stay informed with local reporting, editorials, announcements, and special sections from over 2,000 publications worldwide.

Learn More

Adult Core Skills from LearningExpress Library

Practice for the U.S. Citizenship exam in English or Spanish. Build your math and reading skills. Includes eBook study help as well as an eBook guide to getting a green card. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests.

Learn More

Ancestry

Available in Library Only

Ancestry.com Discover your family history and start your family tree. Access billions of genealogy records including Census, SSDI & Military records.

Learn More

ASLdeafined

Library Card Required

ASLdeafined is aimed at those with hearing loss, their families and friends, and anyone in the hearing community that would like to learn and use ASL. Access over 300 lessons, a video dictionary of over 15,000 words, and other tools and resources to boost your learning.

Learn More

AtoZdatabases

Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers/homeowners. Special features include a background and criminal history search. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing.

Learn More

Auto Repair Source

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Learn More
B

Britannica Learning Zone

Pre K - 2nd grade. Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, and more.

Learn More

Britannica School

Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

Learn More

Britannica School Elementary

Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.

Learn More

Britannica School High

Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available.

Learn More

Britannica School Middle

Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity.

Learn More
C

Career Preparation from LearningExpress Library

Includes a resume builder where you can save, edit, and print. Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver's license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these exams.

Learn More

College Admissions Test Preparation from LearningExpress Library

Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

Learn More

College Students from LearningExpress Library

Math, reading, grammar, and science review with eBooks. Practice tests for six graduate school record exams including the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. Includes multiple college placement exams including ACCUPLACER and ASSET preparation. Includes practice for the CLEP exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

Learn More

Comics Plus

Library Card Required

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits.

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Computer Skills Tutorial from LearningExpress Library

Offers 90+ courses on topics such as computer basics, Internet basics, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and MS Office tools like Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Create a free account to access these tools.

Learn More

Consumer Reports

Available in Library Only

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. In addition to our rigorous research, investigative journalism, and consumer advocacy, we work with other organizations, including media, consumer groups, research and testing consortiums, and philanthropic partners to inform purchase decisions, improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.

Learn More

CreativeBug

Library Card Required

Creativebug is the number-one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers. View more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Learn More
D

Download Destination

Library Card Required

Download Destination is a group of libraries in the The Library Network (TLN) Consortia that collects, organizes and provides access to free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks to consortium members. Services and the Download Destination website are provided by OverDrive.

Learn More
E

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language. Full text articles, maps, flags, and more. Dozens of hands-on activities and links to Spanish language websites. Also includes a visual dictionary.

Learn More

Explora for Public Libraries

Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.

Learn More
H

Health Source – Consumer Edition

Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

Learn More

High School Equivalency Center from LearningExpress Library

Skills building in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and math. Practice for the GED in English and Spanish. Practice the HiSET and the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests.

Learn More

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

Learn More

Home Improvement Reference Center

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

Learn More

Hoopla

Library Card Required

Hoopla Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies & TV - 24/7 and FREE with your library card.

Learn More
I

IndieFlix

Library Card Required

IndieFlix is a global streaming service that promotes and supports social impact films to create positive change in the world. Note: IndieFlix is part of Libby, you must be logged in to your Libby account in order to access IndieFlix. If necessary, login to Libby and try the link again.

Learn More
K

Kanopy

Library Card Required

With Kanopy you will find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain.

Learn More
L

LawDepot

Library Card Required

Did you know you can print or download do-it-yourself legal forms in 5-10 minutes? Lease agreements, power of attorney, wills… all customized, all free with LawDepot and your library card. Find it under “Extras” in the Libby App.

Learn More

Learn It Live

Library Card Required

Enhance your wellness practices and personal development with hundreds of expert-led live classes covering topics like meditation, parenting, and spirituality. Find Learn It Live in the Libby App under “Extras” and start living more intentionally today.

Learn More

LearningExpress Library

Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

Learn More

Libby

Library Card Required

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Libby is run by Download Destination, a group of libraries in the The Library Network. (TLN)

Learn More

LOTE4Kids

Library Card Required

LOTE4Kids allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Kids can also watch each LOTE title translated and narrated in English to help with reading and literacy development.

Learn More
M

Mango Languages

Mango Languages - Select from 65 languages with these self-paced tutorials, including Japanese, Arabic, and European languages. Both basic and advanced, with coverage of conversation, grammar, and culture. Also includes ESL courses customized to a variety of native speakers.

Learn More

MasterFILE Complete

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Learn More

MeL

Library Card Required

Request materials from libraries throughout all of Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Learn More

Middle Search Plus with EBSCOhost interface

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Learn More
N

NoveList K-8 Plus

Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.

Learn More

NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

Learn More
O

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Provides different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource brings balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts.

Learn More
P

Primary Search with EBSCOhost interface

For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

Learn More
R

Referencia Latina

Spanish-language resource. Covers academic and non-academic subjects. Offers content from reference books, general interest magazines, health reports, and other sources. Daily updates from a dozen newspapers from ten Latin American countries and more than 2,500 health reports.

Learn More
S

Salud en Español

This database provides topic-specific reports covering all aspects of health and wellness, including overviews of diseases, conditions, procedures and treatments. Salud en Español is the one-stop resource for evidence-based reports and fact sheets in the Spanish language. Michigan residents or Michigan library and school access only.

Learn More

Small Business Reference Center

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

Learn More

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. More than 450 full text reference books with photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, and coverage of more than 90,000 repairs.

Learn More
T

TumbleBook Library

TumbleBook Library is an online collection of read-along titles for K-12 students. Features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Includes chapter books and early readers, as well as classics.

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W

World Book Early Learning

Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world. Share their love of colors, numbers, and other fun things. Come inside for stories and pictures.

Learn More

World Book Kids

Grades PreK-5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments.

Learn More

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