Resources for Adults

Journals & Newspapers

Consumer Reports

Provides clear reviews of commonly purchased products. Consumer Reports uses careful research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to help you inform purchase decisions. Also works to improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.

Newspaper Source Plus

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Primary full coverage newspapers are The Washington Post and USA Today.

 

Life Skills

Auto Repair Source

Excels at repair information and schedules, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Code.org

A non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Get started by choosing free coding tutorials.

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.

GetSetUp

Choose from hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, physically and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night and free for our community

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.

Online Resume Builder

Build a resume in minutes with this free online tool that provides professional layouts with easy formatting, a resume writing guide, and other helpful resources all at the click of a button.

 

Popular

AtoZ Databases

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.

Kanopy

Stream ad free films and movies thanks to your library card.

MasterFILE

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. 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.

Transparent Language Online

Free language learning software. Learn one of hundreds of available languages. Also available for kids.

 

Reading

eBooks Public Library

Collection of over 44,000 reference books featuring titles for both adults and kids. Covers a wide variety of topics from self-help and fitness to cooking and personal finance. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.

MeLCat

More than 400 libraries participate in sharing their books and other resources. Use your local library card to order materials from other libraries in Michigan.

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.

Libby Reading App

With your library card, enjoy free access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and more through Libby, a user-friendly reading and listening app.

hoopla

Your library card unlocks instant access to hoopla, a digital streaming service offering audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, TV shows, and more—all available at your fingertips.

 

Family History

MyHeritage Library Edition

Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers.