A-Z Resources

Access ABCmouse.com at the library and at home with more than 4,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities for young learners (ages 2–7+).

Peer-reviewed, full-text articles in the social sciences and humanities. Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.

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Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

American Ancestors is the online repository for more than 400 million searchable names covering New England, New York, and beyond. Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society is America’s leading resource for family history research, providing expertise in nearly all aspects of family history, from 17th century colonial New England through 21st century immigration research.

Search billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, plus local narratives, oral histories, indexes and other resources in over 30,000 databases from the 1500's to present day. Coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, military, and immigration records. 

People and business directory lookup for jobs, sales and marketing, demographics and more.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Car service and repair for all vehicles, including diagrams, maintenance and step-by-step help.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Ayuda Legal de Michigan tiene herramientas e información para ayudarlo a comprender y manejar sus problemas legales.

AulaPlaneta es una base de datos en español de nivel alto, está destinada para estudiantes de bachiller hasta para el aprendizaje de adultos. Es una amplia base de datos  en español con más de 170,000 artículos, imágenes y videos diseñados para investigadores hispanohablantes nativos y estudiantes bilingües e ESL avanzados. Cuenta con elementos como un museo virtual, una historia audiovisual de España, recursos de STEM y más. 

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Online encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, and world atlas resources for elementary, middle, and high school. 1000s of articles, images, videos, interactive learning games, research tools, primary sources and editor-selected websites.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Designed specifically for young learners, students will find engaging activities including an interactive atlas, learning games, fun audio and video, and effective vocabulary builders. Learning Zone teaches concepts such as geography, time, shapes, numbers, and reinforces relevant vocabulary, in a safe online environment.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Brainfuse CollegeNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of college application needs: whether it’s tackling a college application, writing a personal statement, reviewing financial aid packages, or considering a transfer, CollegeNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert college guidance counselors for assistance with the college application process, FAFSA forms, college interview preparation, financial aid packages, and more. With CollegeNow, users communicate in real-time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file-sharing feature to submit personal statements to our college guidance counselors at any time of the day.

Unlimited access to diverse and engaging digital comics and manga with no holds or wait lists.

For kids ages 9 & under: Unlimited access to curated comics for kids with no holds or wait lists

For ages 10-15: Unlimited access to diverse and engaging digital comics and manga with no holds or wait lists.

Dynamic online multimedia tutorials that help you learn the fundamentals of the computer, the internet,  and popular software applications. Self-paced videos for beginner to advanced. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.

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Consumer Reports full-text articles to help compare, rate and review thousands of products.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Craftsy is a series of how to videos for several different crafts, hobbies, and projects that are available for free through our Hoopla database. Each craft, hobby, and project is broken down into a series of short videos which can be borrowed and watched individually.

CredibleMind is the free online platform that brings together expert rated and vetted videos, podcasts, apps, online programs, books and articles all in one easy to use place.

Confidential, anonymous, and available 24/7, with CredibleMind you can learn new skills, understand your own mental health, take a
mental health assessment and browse our library of thousands of mental wellbeing resources.

Access 20,000+ full text eBooks from general interests to academic available on a variety of topics, like political science, design, language, travel, and biographies.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for high school students, with photos, maps and flags. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Middle school magazines and books on history, current events, science, sports and more. With photos. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality with access to kids’ magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images designed for elementary school libraries.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

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

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Discover pro/con perspectives through full text access to differing viewpoints on current social issues. 

• Designed to help students develop critical thinking skills.
• Cross-curricular research from news to multimedia, including interactive maps. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Reference books covering the following topics: education, environment, general reference (including employment, health and wellness, personal finance, and social skills), history, law, library science, nation and world, religion, and science.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Explore Grand Rapids history through local news, events, and people with the Grand Rapids Press Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Ground News is an innovative platform that empowers readers to compare news coverage, spot media bias and think critically about current events in real time.

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. Students access live, on-demand academic help and state-aligned skills building lessons from expert tutors. With HelpNow, tutors and students communicate in real time in our online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, students can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit writing assignments to our writing tutors any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests - including the SAT.

Live Online Tutoring

• get help with homework
• submit a question
• interact with a live tutor
• form online study groups
• practice standardized tests online
• send your paper to the writing lab
• access free lessons and resources
• create your own flashcards

Explore Holland history through local news, events and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Access popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, videos, music, and comics. Titles are available for instant streaming or temporary download to your smartphone, tablet, TV, or computer.

Kid-friendly video, music, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks. Titles are available for instant streaming or temporary download to your smartphone, tablet, TV, or computer.

Brainfuse JobNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real-time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file-sharing feature in the resume lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches at any time of the day.

Free Career Assistance

• search for a job
• take career assessments
• download resume templates
• send your resume to the resume lab
• get personalized feedback from a live
• job coach
• online career certification prep
• prepare for your interview

Stream thousands of movies, including Criterion Collection films and blockbuster documentaries. Enjoy Great Courses and instructional programming. All you need is your library card and a connected device. Use your free movie credits to select a film, then watch it as much as you’d like for 72 hours. Captioning and transcripts are provided for most content.
 

Curated, award winning video content for kids. Log in with a library card, select content, and access content for 72 hours. Captioning and transcripts supports most content.

Popular software tutorials and skill building for adults, featuring self-paced video training. Build your math skills, become a better reader, improve your writing and speaking, and prepare to become a US citizen. Vocational tests available, along with the GED in English or en Espanol. Get ready for jobs in the career center. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for all age groups. Borrow with your library card and download to any portable device.

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for kids. Borrow with your library card and download to any portable device.

LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's books in dozens of different languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English ). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn language.

LOTE4Kids has 9000+ digital picture books in 100+ languages, with new books and languages released each month to help us provide a more diverse and inclusive library service to our community.

Designed for high schools, offers 100s of magazines and books on popular topics, with photos and maps.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Popular full-text magazines, reference books, and other highly regarded sources from the world's leading publishers covering virtually every general interest area. Including photographs, maps, and flags.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Access the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families, from the National Library of Medicine, which covers all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Learn about the latest treatments, get information on drugs or supplements, find definitions, view medical videos or illustrations, link to the latest medical research or find out about clinical trials.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Additional informational and instructional databases are provided by the Library of Michigan and can be accessed by Michigan residents at mel.org. Topics include (but are not limited to):

• Educator and student resources
• Health
• Home improvement
• Law
• Literature
• Political Science
• Professional development
• Psychology
• Science and the Environment
• Small engine repair

Free mobile or printable one-day pass to access any of Michigan’s 102 state parks or 138 state forest campgrounds. Free or discounted admission to 170 historical and cultural destinations, along with Michigan’s national parks and lakeshores.

Find out more about Michigan authors and illustrators of non-fiction, poetry, mysteries, romance, children’s books, and more. Find authors for presentations and visits. This is a great source for students, teachers, and librarians looking for Michigan authors with a searchable database providing biographical and contact information.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Know before you go for your Michigan driver’s license. Read up on the rules of the road and take some practice tests. Everything needed to succeed, including handbooks, Practice Tests, Road Sign Test, Application Information, Renewal Information, and FAQ.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Michigan Legal Help has tools and information to help you understand and manage your legal problems.

Full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference books, primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

***Print versions of the Morningstar Fund Investor, Morningstar Stock Investor, Morningstar Dividend Investor and Morningstar ETF Investor newsletters are available at the Main library.

For online access to financial research after July 1, 2025, try our New Weiss Financial Ratings Database.

Billions of historical documents, photos and other genealogical resources for researching family history.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-2020: Full text coverage of the world from journalism’s most trusted name in exploration and discovery.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Get unlimited access to articles and features in The New York Times covering news, culture, business, science, travel, style, health and wellness, government, and more.  

Register your NYTimes account, then read the New York Times online in the library or at home with a NYT 3-day pass with unlimited renewals. You must be 18+ to access this resource. 

Full-text digital collection of the world’s major news content from newspapers, wires, news magazines and radio.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Find the next read for K-8 students including reading level and interests. Locate recommendations, read-alikes, series information, articles, and lists for fiction and nonfiction titles. Look for tools to engage young readers, along with Common core connections.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Get hand-crafted recommendations, articles, and lists for fiction, series, and nonfiction titles, created by librarians including book discussion guides, a reader's advisory toolbox, and audiobooks. Includes professional books reviews.

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This resource provides nurses and healthcare professionals with patient information handouts that can be customized, printed and given to a patient at the point of care. Patient Education Reference Center handouts are easy to read, include medical illustrations and are available in multiple languages.

Highly interactive audio-enabled environment is friendly for beginning readers to foster independent learning in core subject areas with topics and ready-made activities.  

• Video or audio clips for enhanced learning. 
• Printable activities for reading and writing.  
• Games to boost retention.  
• Supplemental educator content includes content maps, lesson plans and links to curriculum standards. 

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Full-text database to help students develop critical thinking skills with each resource containing an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Includes curriculum support for Educators. 

Resources available:

• Leading political magazines from across the political spectrum 
• Newspapers 
• Radio and television news transcripts 
• Primary source documents 
• Reference books 
• A video encyclopedia of the 20th century 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Check out thousands of digital newspapers in an easy-to-read page view format in a browser or download the PressReader app.  

• Search articles and publications. 
• Set preferences for your daily newspapers.
• Features over 100 countries in 60 languages. 
• Translate your favorites into 16 other languages. 

Full-text database providing popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Topics range from endangered species, famous musicians, fitness, and space exploration with many available in color PDF and reading level indicators (Lexiles) to provide educators with curricular assistance.

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Adapted reading material for middle and high school students with a foundation in grammar.

Michigan eLibrary Resource

ReadMichigan is a collection of regional eBooks with no wait lists or holds available to all Michigan residents or visitors anywhere within the state. Developed by the Library of Michigan, the collection has both fiction and non-fiction titles that include many past Michigan Notable Books selections, Michigan Field Guides, local histories of towns and cities across the state, poetry, and more. Read books online or through BiblioBoard Library app.

Recursos en español para ciudadanía, preparación para exámenes, GED, gramática, matemáticas y desarrollo de otras habilidades. Con pruebas de práctica.
Recurso de biblioteca electrónica de Michigan

Recurso en español que cubre el interés general y la salud, con noticias de países latinoamericanos.

Recurso de biblioteca electrónica de Michigan

Esta base de datos proporciona reportes específicos a un tópico cubriendo todos los aspectos de salud y bienestar, incluyendo resúmenes de enfermedades, condiciones, procedimientos y tratamientos.

Help and advice for small business from consumer books, business videos, business plans, and more. 

Michigan eLibrary Resource

Access language learning lessons and activities for 140 languages. Learn anytime and anywhere with remote access and a free mobile app for learning on the go. Transparent Language also pairs English materials for speakers of 30+ languages and provides an American Citizenship Test Prep course.

• Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!
• Simply create your WSJ 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

This well-regarded online database offers ratings of stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, banks, credit unions, and Medigap insurance options. It also provides financial literacy tools for users who are interested in learning more about investing and allows users to create their own watch lists for ease of use.

Fun ways to foster early childhood learning through reading, playing, watching, printing and doing. The Early World of Learning will stimulate a lifelong love of reading and knowledge with activities on a variety of early childhood themed topics that develop phonic understanding and comprehension.

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Enciclopedia en español para hablantes y aprendices de idiomas, diseñada para estudiantes jóvenes de prekínder a quinto. Docenas de actividades prácticas involucran diferentes estilos de aprendizaje. Un diccionario visual en español ayuda a los estudiantes jóvenes a aclarar el significado de las palabras y comprender temas visuales complejos en español e inglés. Las funciones bilingües permiten a los usuarios cambiar entre contenido en español e inglés.

Recurso de biblioteca electrónica de Michigan

An interactive reference tool developed especially for young students. It features an intuitive user interface, thousands of easy-to-read articles packed with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, and a wealth of engaging games and activities.

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