Digital Content
The Lyon Township Public Library is happy to provide the following digital content to our library card holders. You will need to enter a valid library card number and PIN to access most resources. These services are paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
Downloadable Digital Content
The Lyon Township Public Library is happy to provide downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, movies and more to your tablet, smartphone and eReader! For these services you must have a valid Lyon Township Public Library card and know your PIN.
OverDrive:
eBooks and audiobooks are available to be “checked out” for 7, 14 or 21 days from the Download Destination website, anytime and anywhere you have internet access! Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and will be deleted from your device. You will never have late fees! For device specific instructions, more information, and Overdrive Help,click here.
Download the new Libby app to your device to begin borrowing or visit OverDrive at https://tln.lib.overdrive.com.
hoopla:
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
rbDigital:
RBdigital Magazines, the world’s largest newsstand, offers full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices, and apps. Your library’s collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits.
- Online reading: Instantly read all current and backlist magazines on desktop and mobile browsers.
- Mobile apps: Download and read magazines on 95% of today’s mobile devices, including iOS (Apple®), Android™, and Kindle Fire™/HD/HDX.
- Backlist: Grow your collection and build a digital backlist for anytime checkout and reading.
- Easy browsing and checkout: Browse your library’s collection by newest issue, keyword search, genre and language to find your favorites and to discover new reading interests.
- Two ways to read: Check out magazines and read them instantly on your desktop or mobile browser — or check out and download magazines through mobile apps.
- Helpful notifications: Sign up for weekly email reminders about your favorite magazines.
- No limit and permanent checkout: Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long as you wish.
Online Content
Creativebug offers over 1000 video classes in drawing, painting, sketchbooking, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more. Taught by the world’s top artists, designers and crafters, Creativebug instructors not only teach, they inspire. With hundreds of delectable quick classes and in-depth workshops, Creativebug is the perfect creative companion for those who like to mix imagination and straightforward DIY instruction. Click here to get started.
Over 500 online continuing education courses are now available with your LTPL library card!
- Video-based courses for patrons interested in professional or personal growth
- Learning on your own time, at your own pace
- Wide range of subjects, from personal finance to Yoga
- Expert instructors giving continual feedback
Our Library has a subscription to Consumer Reports Online that you can use to get instant, unlimited access to exclusive unbiased Ratings and recommendations of products and services! Anytime you need it, you can find out the best and worst of thousands of products in hundreds of categories. From appliances to vacuums, cars to digital cameras, get expert reviews and reliability ratings on the products you need. Access is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You will be asked to enter your library card number to create an account.
Click here to access Consumer Reports Online
We are happy to now provide LTPL customers with access to ReferenceUSA!
We are excited to provide access to Kanopy Video Streaming!
Morningstar Investment Research Center: Morningstar is a comprehensive tool that features financial information, reliable portfolio analysis, information about investment options, and up-to-date financial news and commentary. Click here to get started with Morningstar: Morningstar Investment Research Center
Please note: this service allows one user at a time. Please log out when finished to allow the next customer to access Morningstar. If the service is being used, please try again later.
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Genealogy Content
The following genealogy resources can be accessed from anywhere , using your valid LTPL library card number:
The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans who served in defense of their country and to maintain peace throughout the world.
To access Fold 3 click this link or the Fold 3 image above.
The largest online newspaper archive. 14,900+ newspapers from the 1700s–2000s, with millions of additional pages added every month
Several databases are accessible from the library, using library public access computers. The following databases are available for use at the library:
Resources for Researching
- You may need to enter your library card number to access certain resources.
- Search by category below. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please ask for help at the Circulation Desk.
Automotive Resources
- ASE (Edit) The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence site. Find ASE certified professionals in your area, learn how to become ASE certified, and access ASE practice tests.https://www.ase.com/Home.aspx
- Autobytel (Edit) Informative site for prospective car buyers, including pricing, reviews and financing options.http://www.autobytel.com/
- Autolist (Edit) Browse for cars, see car values, find car rankings and more. https://www.autolist.com/news-and-analysis
- Auto Repair Source (Edit) Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,geo&geocustid=s8410434&profile=autorepso
- Driving-Tests.org (Edit) These practice tests are good for the permit test, driver’s license test and the senior citizens’ refresher test. The written part of those tests at all Michigan DMV locations is the same. https://driving-tests.org/michigan/
- Edmund’s Auto Buyer’s Guide (Edit) Quotes, pricing and reviews for new and used auto buyers. http://www.edmunds.com/
- EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Guide (Edit) Fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, with side-by-side vehicle comparisons and fuel-saving tips.http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
- Fuel Economy Guide (Edit) The U.S. Department of Energy guide for fuel economy information. http://fueleconomy.gov/
- Highway Safety (Edit) The site for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), covering risk factors, recalls, and general safety information http://www.iihs.org/
- Kelly Blue Book (Edit) Car values, expert reviews and advice to help you make an informed decision when purchasing a car.http://www.kbb.com/
- Michigan DMV Practice Test (Edit) Access a series of practice tests, designed to help you pass your Michigan Driver’s license test.http://dmv-permit-test.com/michigan/practice-test-1.html
- NADA Guides (Edit) Pricing, specifications, reviews, pictures and more for new and used vehicles. http://www.nadaguides.com/
Books & Literature
- 2015 Michigan Notable Books (Edit)http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140–345131–,00.html
- Academic Search Complete (Edit) 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.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h&groupid=main
- ALA Teen Reading Lists (Edit) Check out these recommended lists for teen-pleasing titles available at your library and at bookstores.http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten
- Awful Library Books (Edit) A humorous look at some of the worst library books still in circulation. http://awfullibrarybooks.net/
- Brittanica School (Edit) A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
https://school.eb.com/levels
- Caldecott Medal Winners (Edit) Highlights the winners of the annual Caldecott award, awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottwinners/caldecottmedal
- eBook Academic Collection (Edit) Browse and select academic e-book collections for academic libraries, containing high-quality titles from a broad range of subject and topic areas—ensuring that you’ll find the right academic e-book collection for any departmental need.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e000xna&groupid=main
- eBook Business Collection (Edit) The Book Business Collection (EBSCO) contains more than 14,500 e-books covering all disciplines of business, including leadership and management, marketing, project management, business communication, finance and accounting, human resources, sales and selling, mergers and acquisitions, green business, strategic planning and more.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e020mna&groupid=main
- eBook Collection (Edit) EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk&groupid=main
- eBook High School Collection (Edit) Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e862xna&groupid=main
- eBook K-8 Collection (Edit) The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e860xna&groupid=main
- Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos (Edit) Spanish-language, reference work designed with younger readers in mind.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home?subacct=O6106
- Michigan Authors & Illustrators (Edit) Use the database to find out about Michigan authors! You can look for non-fiction, poetry, mysteries, romance, children’s books and much more.http://libraryofmichigan.state.mi.us/Authors/Home
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- New York Times Book Reviews (Edit) The New York Times Sunday book review site. http://www.nytimes.com/section/books/review
- Newbery Medal Winners (Edit) List of current and past winners of the Newbery Medal, awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American literature for children.http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal
- NoveList K-8 Plus (Edit) NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=novpk8&groupid=main
- Reading Rants (Edit) Book lists and reviews of out-of-the-ordinary books for teens. http://www.readingrants.org/
- Seemore Teen Book Lists (Edit) This index was compiled from the many Young Adult-related web pages created by librarians, educators and others serving young adults.http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/
- Stop, You’re Killing Me (Edit) A resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books.http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/index.html
- What Should I Read Next? (Edit) Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our database of real readers’ favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.http://whatshouldireadnext.com/
- World Book Early World of Learning (Edit) Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.
https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106
Business
A to Z Databases: AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! This service provided by:
America’s News: America’s News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
eBook Business Collection: The Book Business Collection (EBSCO) contains more than 14,500 e-books covering all disciplines of business, including leadership and management, marketing, project management, business communication, finance and accounting, human resources, sales and selling, mergers and acquisitions, green business, strategic planning and more. This service provided by:
eBook Collection: EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major
academic publishers and University Presses from around the world. This service provided by:
Entrepreneurial Studies Source: Entrepreneurial Studies Source is an essential database for business students and researchers, providing the latest insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. It offers full-text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies and company profiles. This service provided by:
Learning Express Library: Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. This service provided by:
Michigan Advantage: The complete guide for operating a business in the state of Michigan, provided by Michigan.gov.
Michigan eLibrary: Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan. This service provided by:
Morningstar Investment Research Center: Morningstar is a comprehensive tool that features financial information, reliable portfolio analysis, information about investment options, and up-to-date financial news and commentary. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
Reference USA: Reference USA is a powerful online research tool providing instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth and easy to navigate information on 17 million U.S. and Canadian businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, and 12 million Canadian households. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library
The Detroit News: More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
Career
- A to Z Databases (Edit) AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
https://mi.atozdatabases.com
- AfterCollege.com (Edit) A resource to help you explore jobs & internships based on your field of study, & discover opportunities that match your personal interests. https://www.aftercollege.com/
- America’s Job Bank (Edit) Find your state job bank to post your resume and register your job search.http://www.careeronestop.org/jobsearch/findjobs/state-job-banks.aspx
- CareerBuilder.com (Edit) Resource for finding jobs and exploring career options. http://www.careerbuilder.com/
- College Student Internships & Employment (Edit) College students often realize that in addition to their academic success, their future employers will expect some work experience. Internships are an excellent way for students to gain valuable work experience in their field while maintaining their courshttps://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/college-internships-and-employment/
- CoolWorks (Edit) Find a seasonal job or career in some of the most exciting places. http://www.coolworks.com/
- Green Careers Guide (Edit) Green Careers Guide provides thousands of guided articles to help you research, learn, apply, interview, and land a green job. http://www.greencareers.biz/
- Groove Job (Edit) Use this site to browse part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities across Michigan and get tips on how to interview and create a resume.http://www.groovejob.com/jobs/results/?z_=48178
- Hcareers.com (Edit) Search for careers in the Hospitality industry.http://www.hcareers.com/
- Indeed.com (Edit) Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages. http://www.indeed.com/
- Learn How to Become (Edit) Learn How To Become packs a huge amount of research in a single page on many career or educational topics. There are some basic job advice pages like their get-hired toolkit, and many guides that explain the educational paths to get credentials or experie https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/
- Learning Express Library (Edit) Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-3CBFEDE030A9
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- Michigan Labor Market (Edit) A one-stop source for reliable information on recent employment trends, wages, detailed industries, and jobs in demand. It also is a great source of economic information on Michigan regions and counties.http://www.milmi.org/
- Michigan Talent Connect (Edit) A collaborative effort of the State of Michigan’s Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) – is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seekhttp://www.mitalent.org/
- MLive Jobs (Edit) Search for the latest Michigan employment & work opportunities. http://www.mlive.com/jobs/
- Monster.com (Edit) Brows jobs by Company, Location or Categories & Industries. http://www.monster.com/
- Navigating the College Career Fair (Edit) Students looking to learn more about career fairs, the benefits they offer and how to stand out among the crowd can find all this information and more in the guide above. This guide addresses the details of the college career fair, including how to navigahttps://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-career-fairs/
- Riley Guide (Edit) Founded in 1994 by a university librarian, Margaret F. Dikel (formerly Margaret Riley), The Riley Guide is the Web’s premier directory of job, career, and education information sources available online. http://www.rileyguide.com/
- SnagAJob.com (Edit) A resource to help hourly workers find jobs they love–and help hourly employers find the best people for their jobs. http://www.snagajob.com/
- USA Jobs (Edit) USAJOBS is the U.S. Government’s official system/program for Federal jobs and employment information.https://www.usajobs.gov/
- USjobs (Edit) Job search resource provided by the National Labor Exchange. http://us.jobs/
- Ziprecruiter (Edit) Search for jobs hiring in your area using ZipRecruiter’s job search engine – the best way to find a job. Find jobs hiring near you and apply with just 1 click.https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
Children's Resources
- Accelerated Reader Bookfinder (Edit) Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
- American Girl (Edit) Learn about history while playing games, taking quizzes, and more. http://play.americangirl.com/play/
- Brittanica School (Edit) A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
https://school.eb.com/levels
- eBook Collection (Edit) EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk&groupid=main
- eBook High School Collection (Edit) Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e862xna&groupid=main
- eBook K-8 Collection (Edit) The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e860xna&groupid=main
- Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos (Edit) Spanish-language, reference work designed with younger readers in mind.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home?subacct=O6106
- Explora for Primary Schools (Edit) Full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers, along with images, videos, and primary sources. Lexile reading levels included.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehk5&groupid=main
- Kids Click (Edit) KidsClick! is a web search site designed for kids by librarians – with kid-friendly results! http://www.kidsclick.org/
- Learning Express Library (Edit) Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-3CBFEDE030A9
- Lil Fingers (Edit) Interactive games, coloring pages, and activities for children 1-7. http://www.lil-fingers.com/games/index.html
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- National Geographic Kids (Edit) Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts on the National Geographic Kids website. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- NoveList K-8 Plus (Edit) NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=novpk8&groupid=main
- PBS Kids (Edit) Educational games and activities from PBS.http://pbskids.org/
- RIF (Edit) Games, activities, writing exercises and more from Reading is Fundamental. http://www.rif.org/
- Seussville (Edit) Random House books website with games, reading exercises and more. http://www.seussville.com/#games
- StoryPlace Preschool (Edit) Discover these on-line picture books for preschoolers. https://www.storyplace.org/activity-library
- World Book Early World of Learning (Edit) Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.
https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106
- World Book Kids (Edit) Simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, and a wealth of engaging games, interactive tools and activities.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106
Community Resources
- Active Faith Community Services (Edit) Active Faith is a non-profit organization offering assistance services for those who qualify and live in the South Lyon School District, including Salem, South Lyon and New Hudson http://www.activefaithcs.org/1/230/index.asp
- Lyon Area Rotary Club (Edit) The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3871
- Michigan Helping Hand (Edit) This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need.http://www.michigan.gov/helpinghand
- South Lyon Area Youth Assistance (Edit) A non-profit community service organization committed to strengthening youth and families by preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency, child neglect and child abuse. http://www.southlyonareayouthassistance.com/
- South Lyon Chamber of Commerce (Edit) An organization dedicated to developing and promoting beneficial relationships between businesses, residents and the South Lyon community.http://www.southlyonchamber.com/1/123/index.asp
- South Lyon Chamber of Commerce Directory & Area Guide (Edit)The Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area Membership Directory & Area Guide is now available both in print and as a digital magazine. The digital magazine contains interactive content, page-turning and a full search function.http://www.harborhouse.com/digital/southlyon.htm
- South Lyon Recreation Authority (Edit) The South Lyon Area Recreation Authority site offering information on recreation programs, sports leagues, and classes. http://www.slrec.com/
- Tough Tiimes (Edit) Links to resources to assist with unemployment, foreclosure, and health insurance. Provided by MetroNet libraries.http://www.metronet.lib.mi.us/toughtimes/
- Volunteer Match (Edit) Explore volunteer opportunities in your community. http://www.volunteermatch.org/?l=South+Lyon%2C+MI+48178#
Computer Help
- Digital Learn (Edit) If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.https://www.digitallearn.org/courses
- Disk Free OFS (Edit) DiskFree allows users to store 100MB worth of files, email addresses, and internet bookmarks. You can take these with you anywhere. Upload to DiskFree and access your files anywhere you have Internet access!https://www.ssldl.info/diskfreeofs/
- Learning Express Library (Edit) Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-3CBFEDE030A9
- Microsoft Office Training (Edit) On-line tutorials to help you learn to use the Microsoft Office suite of products.https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Office-Training-Center-b8f02f81-ec85-4493-a39b-4c48e6bc4bfb?legRedir=true&CorrelationId=6a6ac2cb-bf9e-4868-b3d2-ca0f2583b351&ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
- Mr. Kent’s Typing Tests (Edit) Learn how to type efficiently using leveled and customized tests that you specify.http://www.mrkent.com/kb/kbtest.htm
- New Computer User Tutorial (Edit) Learn the very basics of computing with this on-line tutorial.http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htm
- Overdrive Help (Edit) Learn how to browse, checkout & download audio and eBooks to various devices. http://help.overdrive.com/
- Peter’s Online Typing Course (Edit) Here you’ll find a set of free online typing lessons and typing exercises for beginning typists, and frustrated hunt-and-peckers who want to move from four-finger typing to full-blown touch typing. http://www.typing-lessons.org/
- Power Typing (Edit) Learn the basic keyboard layouts and how to type using games, exercises and more.http://www.powertyping.com/
- Recovering your Digital History (Edit) Information on how to access files stored on obsolete technology, and transfer them to new formats. http://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/07/23/digital-archaeology-recovering-your-digital-history
Digital Content
- A to Z Databases (Edit) AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
https://mi.atozdatabases.com
- Academic Search Complete (Edit) 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.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h&groupid=main
- Adobe Digital Editions (Edit) Software required to download and purchase digital content, and view and manage eBooks and other digital publications which can be read both online and offline.http://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions.html
- BARD Downloads (Edit)https://nlsbard.loc.gov/ApplicationInstructions.html
- Brittanica School (Edit) A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
https://school.eb.com/levels
- eBook Collection (Edit) EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk&groupid=main
- eBook High School Collection (Edit) Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e862xna&groupid=main
- eBook K-8 Collection (Edit) The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e860xna&groupid=main
- Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos (Edit) Spanish-language, reference work designed with younger readers in mind.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home?subacct=O6106
- Explora for High Schools (Edit) Support the high school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=src_ic&groupid=main
- Explora for Primary Schools (Edit) Full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers, along with images, videos, and primary sources. Lexile reading levels included.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehk5&groupid=main
- hoopla You Tube Channel (Edit) Tutorials for using hooplahttps://www.youtube.com/user/hoopladigital
- Michigan Braille & Talking Books (Edit)http://sbphopac.libraryofmichigan.org/
- MyHeritage Library Edition (Edit) MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. Libraries that offer MyHeritage Library Edition provide their patrons with access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries. This service paid for by
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&site=mhlibed&return=y&groupid=main
- NoveList K-8 Plus (Edit) NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=novpk8&groupid=main
- OTBS Website (Edit) http://otbs.rhpl.org/
- Overdrive Device Help (Edit) A guide to supported devices, file types and support pages. http://help.overdrive.com/#devices
- Overdrive Help (Edit) Learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks and more from your library. http://help.overdrive.com/#default
- Overdrive Help Videos (Edit) Watch tutorials to learn how to use the Overdrive service. http://help.overdrive.com/#videos
- World Book Early World of Learning (Edit) Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.
https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106
Education & Homework Help
- Academic Search Complete (Edit) 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.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h&groupid=main
- Accelerated Reader Bookfinder (Edit) Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
- America’s News (Edit) America’s News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/NEWSBANK
- Best Colleges.com (Edit) Find the top ranked colleges for classroom and online studies, tuition rates and programs available.http://www.bestcolleges.com/
- Bill of Rights Institute (Edit) The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) is a nonprofit educational organization based in Arlington, Virginia that develops educational resources on American history and government, provides professional development opportunities to teachers, and runs student p http://billofrightsinstitute.org/
- Brittanica School (Edit) A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
https://school.eb.com/levels
- Chapman Academy (Edit) 28117 Milford Rd. New Hudson, MI 48165 248-486-0492 http://www.rapchap.com/
- Common Core (Edit) Learn about the Common Core standards and why they are important for your child. http://www.corestandards.org/
- Cross of Christ Preschool (Edit) 24155 Griswold Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-0871http://www.crossofchristlutheran.org/christianpreschool.aspx
- Detroit Catholic Central High School (Edit) 27225 Wixom Rd. Novi, MI 48374 248-596-3810 http://www.catholiccentral.net/
- eBook Academic Collection (Edit) Browse and select academic e-book collections for academic libraries, containing high-quality titles from a broad range of subject and topic areas—ensuring that you’ll find the right academic e-book collection for any departmental need.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e000xna&groupid=main
- eBook Collection (Edit) EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nlebk&groupid=main
- eBook High School Collection (Edit) Content that includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e862xna&groupid=main
- eBook K-8 Collection (Edit) The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e860xna&groupid=main
- Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos (Edit) Spanish-language, reference work designed with younger readers in mind.
http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/home?subacct=O6106
- Entrepreneurial Studies Source (Edit) Entrepreneurial Studies Source is an essential database for business students and researchers, providing the latest insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. It offers full-text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies and company profiles.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=ent&groupid=main
- Environment Complete (Edit) This leading full-text database offers extensive coverage in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and affiliated areas of study. Offering full text and indexing for journals, books and monographs, it is an invaluable resource for students and scholars across all environmental disciplines.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=eih&groupid=main
- ERIC: Education Resources Information Center (Edit) ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=eric&groupid=main
- Explora for Educators (Edit) Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehed&groupid=main
- Explora for High Schools (Edit) Support the high school curriculum and students’ information literacy skills with high-quality content from popular and educational sources including full-text databases, e-books and digital magazines.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=src_ic&groupid=main
- Explora for Primary Schools (Edit) Full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers, along with images, videos, and primary sources. Lexile reading levels included.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehk5&groupid=main
- Explorers Homeschool Association (Edit) Explorers is a group comprised of Christian families from many traditions, offering a strong slate of academic and enrichment classes for all age groups.http://explorers.mattstaufferdesign.com/
- Heritage Home Educators Co-Op (Edit) A Co-Op providing affordable academic and enrichment classes to all homeschooled children from Nursery to High School. http://heritagecoop.info/
- Holy Spirit Catholic School (Edit) 9565 Musch Rd. Brighton, MI 48116 810-231-9199 http://wps.holyspiritrcs.org/
- Homeschoolers of Ann Arbor (Edit) An inclusive, secular homeschooling group that meets weekly in Ann Arbor.https://sites.google.com/site/homeschoolersofannarbor/
- Learning Express Library (Edit) Discover this portal of instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, skill building and vital information for a wide variety of occupations.
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-3CBFEDE030A9
- Michigan Common Core Information (Edit) The Michigan Department of Education answers frequently asked questions regarding Michigan’s adoption of the Common Core standards.http://miccss.org/
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- NoveList K-8 Plus (Edit) NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=novpk8&groupid=main
- Reading Rockets Common Core information (Edit) Learn how the Common Core Standards will shift English Language Arts teaching and learning, and discover links to classroom and professional development resources. http://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/common-core-standards
- Red Apple Preschool (Edit) 28117 Milford Rd. New Hudson, MI 48165 248-486-0492 http://www.rapchap.com/index.html
- South Lyon Co-Op Preschool (Edit) 640 South Lafayette St. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-4270 http://www.southlyonpreschool.org/
- South Lyon Community Schools (Edit) Access this site for complete information on the South Lyon school district and district schools.http://slcs.us/
- St. Catherine of Sienna Academy (Edit) 28200 Napier Rd. Wixom, MI 48393 248-946-4848 http://www.saintcatherineacademy.org/
- St. Patrick Catholic School (Edit) 1001 Orndorf Drive Brighton, MI 48116 810-229-7946 http://stpatschool.org/
- The Detroit News (Edit) More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/DTNB
- The Learning Tree (Edit) 22820 Valerie St. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-446-8791http://www.learningtreechildcare.com/index.php/centers/south-lyon
- United Homeschool (Edit) A group that offers enrichment classes to ALL home school families in the Livingston County area.http://www.freewebs.com/unitedhomeschool/
- World Book Early World of Learning (Edit) Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.
https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106
Genealogy & Local History
- America’s Obituaries & Death Notices (Edit) Consolidates recent obituaries and death notices from newspapers nationwide in a single keyword-searchable database. Covers 90% of recent deaths in the United States. Search cities, states, regions or the entire country with a map-based interface. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/OBIT
- Ancestry Library Edition (Edit) http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/
- Cyndi’s List (Edit) A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.http://www.cyndislist.com/
- Ellis Island (Edit) Free Port of New York passenger records search.http://www.libertyellisfoundation.org/
- FamilySearch.org (Edit) Free family history and genealogy records.https://familysearch.org/
- Fold3 (Edit) The Web’s Premier Collection of Military Records from Rev War to WWII. Use your library card to sign in. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://fold3library.proquest.com/barcode?accountid=54799
- Genealogy in Time (Edit) Search 2.2 billion free ancestral records from around the world. http://www.genealogyintime.com/tools/genealogy-search-engine.html
- GenealogyBuff.com (Edit) A free genealogy search site that provides a means to gather a large amount of data for a surname.http://www.genealogybuff.com/
- Great Lakes Region Archives (Edit) These offices work together to preserve and make available the documents created by Federal agencies in the Great Lakes Region. http://www.archives.gov/chicago/
- MI Family History & Genealogy (Edit) Links to Michigan History and Genealogy departments. http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/
- Milford Historical Society (Edit) A resource for those interested in the history of Milford Township and the city of Milford, Michigan.http://www.milfordhistory.org/
- MyHeritage Library Edition (Edit) MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. Libraries that offer MyHeritage Library Edition provide their patrons with access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries. This service paid for by
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&site=mhlibed&return=y&groupid=main
- National Archives (Edit) Resources and tools for genealogists.http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/index.html
- Random Acts of Gen. Kindness (Edit) RAOGK is a global volunteer organization. Our volunteers take time to do everything from looking up courthouse records to taking pictures of tombstones. All they ask in return is reimbursement for their expenses (never their time) and a thank you. http://www.raogk.org/
- Roots Web (Edit) The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
- Salem Area Historical Society (Edit) The Salem Area Historical Society is a group of citizens working to preserve, archive and inform others on the history of Salem Township Michigan and its surrounding area.http://sahshistory.org/
- South Lyon Historical Society (Edit) Information about the initiative to preserve the history of the South Lyon area, headquartered in the historic Witch’s Hat Depot.http://www.southlyonmi.org/residents/community/history.php
- SteveMorse.org (Edit) Ship manifests, census listings and vital records. http://www.stevemorse.org/
- The Detroit News (Edit) More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/DTNB
- The USGenWeb Project (Edit) Free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone. http://usgenweb.org/
- Views of the Past (Edit) Vintage photographs of Michigan towns and landmarks. http://www.viewsofthepast.com/topics/towns.htm
General Reference
A to Z Databases: AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! This service provided by:
Agricola: Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture. Citations are comprised of journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials and technical reports to support agricultural research. This service provided by:
America’s News: America’s News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
eBook Collection: EBSCO offers more than one million high-quality e-book titles and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major
academic publishers and University Presses from around the world. This service provided by:
Entrepreneurial Studies Source: Entrepreneurial Studies Source is an essential database for business students and researchers, providing the latest insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. It offers full-text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies and company profiles. This service provided by:
Michigan eLibrary: Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan. This service provided by:
Morningstar Investment Research Center: Morningstar is a comprehensive tool that features financial information, reliable portfolio analysis, information about investment options, and up-to-date financial news and commentary. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
Reference USA: Reference USA is a powerful online research tool providing instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth and easy to navigate information on 17 million U.S. and Canadian businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, and 12 million Canadian households. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library
The Detroit News: More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.
TLN Databases: Online catalogues and databases funded by the Library of Michigan and the federal LSTA program.
Government
- City of South Lyon (Edit) The official website of the city of South Lyon, Michigan. http://www.southlyonmi.org/
- Express SOS Connect (Edit) Save time by conducting your Secretary of State business online by clicking this link.https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS
- Green Oak Township (Edit) The website for Green Oak Charter Township. http://greenoaktwp.com/
- Healthcare.gov (Edit) Use this link to find out more about enrollment, benefits, and plans. https://www.healthcare.gov/
- Livingston County Representative (Edit) Site for State House District #42, serving Green Oak Township. http://gophouse.org/
- Lyon Township (Edit) Find out about local events, news and more.http://www.lyontwp.org/
- Michigan DMV Practice Test (Edit) Access a series of practice tests, designed to help you pass your Michigan Driver’s license test.http://dmv-permit-test.com/michigan/practice-test-1.html
- Michigan Governer – Rick Snyder (Edit) The official website for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. http://www.michigan.gov/snyder
- Oakland County (Edit) Access vital records, tax information, county parks and much more. https://www.oakgov.com/Pages/default.aspx
- Oakland County Rep. – Kathy Crawford (Edit) Michigan State House District #38 for South Lyon and Lyon Township.http://gophouse.org/representatives/southeast/kcrawford/
- Salem Township (Edit) The website for Salem Township, Michigan.http://www.salem-mi.org/
- SEMCOG (Edit) The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments website. http://www.semcog.org/
- State of Michigan (Edit) A portal for state services and programs.http://www.michigan.gov/
- State Senator – Joe Hune (Edit) Michigan State Senate District #22 for Green Oak Township. http://www.senatorjoehune.com/
- State Senator – Mike Kowall (Edit) Michigan State Senate District #15 for Lyon Township & South Lyon http://www.senatormikekowall.com/
- State Senator – Rebekah Warren (Edit) Michigan State Senate District #18 for Salem Township. http://senatedems.com/warren/
- Washtenaw County State Rep. – David E. Rutledge (Edit) State House District #54, serving Salem Township http://housedems.com/state-rep-david-rutledge
Health
- Affordable Health Care Act (Edit) The Affordable Health Care Act became effective on October 1, 2013. Use this link to find out more about enrollment, benefits, and plans. https://www.healthcare.gov/
- Alt HealthWatch (Edit) Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=awh&groupid=main
- America’s News (Edit) America’s News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/NEWSBANK
- Consumer Health Complete (Edit) Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=chc&groupid=main
- Crisis Clinic (Edit) Crisis Clinic is committed to providing a confidential and accessible place teens can call to talk about what’s concerning them, helping youth explore their options and make healthy, self-respecting decisions. http://crisisclinic.org/
- Kids.gov Health (Edit) A federal resource for health and safety information for children https://kids.usa.gov/teachers/health-and-safety/index.shtml
- KidsHealth.org (Edit) This site has age appropriate sections for kids, teens and parents that give advice, information and resources concerning the health of kids and teens. http://kidshealth.org/
- Medline Plus (Edit) A health information service provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National institutes of Health.https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
- Merck Manuals (Edit) The Merck Manuals are one of the world’s most widely used medical information resources.http://www.merckmanuals.com/
- Merck Manuals (Edit) The Merck Manuals are medical references published by the American pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. (known as MSD outside the United States), that cover a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs.http://www.merckmanuals.com/
- Mesothelioma Guide (Edit) This is an advocacy organization dedicated to helping patients diagnosed with asbestos illnesses.https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/
- The Detroit News (Edit) More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/DTNB
Legal
LTPL Grows
- Agricola (Edit) Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture. Citations are comprised of journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials and technical reports to support agricultural research.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=agr&groupid=main
- Ann Arbor Seed Company (Edit) http://www.a2seeds.com/
- Annie’s Heirloom Seeds (Edit) http://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (Edit) http://www.rareseeds.com/
- Earth 911 (Edit) http://earth911.com/home-garden/seed-saving/
- Great Lakes Staples Seeds (MI) (Edit) Strengthening varietal resilience to meet the challenges of shifting environmental conditions through the cultivation of robust varieties and the selecting of seed from thriving plants. https://greatlakesstapleseeds.com/
- High Mowing Seeds (Edit) http://www.highmowingseeds.com/
- Hudson Valley Seed Company (Edit) Your source for heirloom and open-pollinated garden seeds and beautiful garden-themed contemporary art. http://hudsonvalleyseed.com/
- Humble Seed (Edit) http://humbleseed.com/
- Johnny’s Selected Seeds (Edit) http://www.johnnyseeds.com/
- Nature & Nurture Seeds (Edit) http://natureandnurtureseeds.com/
- Nomoola Seed Sharing (Edit)http://www.nomoola.com/seeds/#.USOmvKXqmjW
- Old House Gardens (bulbs & tubers) (MI) (Edit) America’s expert source for heirloom flower bulbs. https://oldhousegardens.com/
- Organic Gardening (Edit)http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/beginners-guide-seed-saving
- Pima Seed Library (Edit) http://www.library.pima.gov/seed-library/
- Pinetree Garden Seeds (Edit) http://www.superseeds.com/
- Prairie Moon Nursery (Edit) Prairie Moon Nursery can trace its three decades of vigorous growth back to seeds sown by idealists and activists working for ecological and social renewal.https://www.prairiemoon.com/
- Richmond Grows Seeds (Edit)http://www.richmondgrowsseeds.org/index.html
- Seed Savers (Edit) http://www.seedsavers.org/search
- Seed Savers (Edit) http://www.seedsavers.org/learn
- Seed Saving Resources (Edit) http://howtosaveseeds.com/
- Sherck Seeds (Edit) Providing a regionalized source of open-pollinated seed, for staple crops like rice, wheat, barley, dry beans, and many others. http://www.sherckseeds.com/pages/
- Small House Farm (Edit) All of our products are hand made in small batches, seasonal and all natural, from our homestead to you.http://www.smallhousefarm.com/
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (Edit)http://www.southernexposure.com/about-us-ezp-18.html
- Territorial Seed (Edit) http://www.territorialseed.com/
- Uprising Seeds (Edit) Uprising Seeds is a small family run organic seed farm and the culmination of years of fresh market farming, variety trialing, seed production and breeding work, and most importantly, a decades-long love affair with food and its power to bring people togehttps://uprisingorganics.com/
Michigan
- 2015 Michigan Notable Books (Edit)http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140–345131–,00.html
- Citizen’s Research Council of Michigan (Edit) Analysis of ballot issues.http://crcmich.org/ballot-issues/
- Express SOS Connect (Edit) Save time by conducting your Secretary of State business online by clicking this link.https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS
- Metro Parent (Edit) Parenting articles and local parenting information; including education, community events, local attractions, support groups, medical resources and more.http://www.metroparent.com/
- MI Family History & Genealogy (Edit) Links to Michigan History and Genealogy departments. http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/
- Michigan Advantage (Edit) The complete guide for operating a business in the state of Michigan, provided by Michigan.gov.http://www.michiganbusiness.org/#home-intro
- Michigan Authors & Illustrators (Edit) Use the database to find out about Michigan authors! You can look for non-fiction, poetry, mysteries, romance, children’s books and much more.http://libraryofmichigan.state.mi.us/Authors/Home
- Michigan Braille & Talking Books (Edit)http://sbphopac.libraryofmichigan.org/
- Michigan Campaign Finance Network (Edit) Following the money in Michigan politics http://mcfn.org/
- Michigan Common Core Information (Edit) The Michigan Department of Education answers frequently asked questions regarding Michigan’s adoption of the Common Core standards.http://miccss.org/
- Michigan Divorce Help (Edit) Information and resources for residents of Michigan filing for divorce. http://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/family?f%5b0%5d=field_legal_issues%253A188
- Michigan DMV Practice Test (Edit) Access a series of practice tests, designed to help you pass your Michigan Driver’s license test.http://dmv-permit-test.com/michigan/practice-test-1.html
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- Michigan Governer – Rick Snyder (Edit) The official website for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. http://www.michigan.gov/snyder
- Michigan Helping Hand (Edit) This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need.http://www.michigan.gov/helpinghand
- Michigan Labor Market (Edit) A one-stop source for reliable information on recent employment trends, wages, detailed industries, and jobs in demand. It also is a great source of economic information on Michigan regions and counties. http://www.milmi.org/
- Michigan Legal Help (Edit) The Michigan legal help website was created to help people who have to handle simple civil legal problems without a lawyer, and to provide resources to assist with legal issues.http://michiganlegalhelp.org/
- Michigan Talent Connect (Edit) A collaborative effort of the State of Michigan’s Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) – is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is an online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seek http://www.mitalent.org/
- Michigan Voter Information Center (Edit) Find out if you are registered to vote, find your local polling location, and get answers to frequently asked questions. https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/
- MLive Jobs (Edit) Search for the latest Michigan employment & work opportunities. http://www.mlive.com/jobs/
- State of Michigan (Edit) A portal for state services and programs.http://www.michigan.gov/
- State of Michigan eFile (Edit) Learn how to quickly and easily file your Michigan taxes on-line. http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,1607,7-238-44070-155635–,00.html
- State of Michigan Tax Forms (Edit) Access all State of Michigan tax forms and instructions here. http://www.michigan.gov/taxes
- The Detroit News (Edit) More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/DTNB
Parenting
- KidSource.com (Edit) Links to current education and healthcare information for parents and children. http://www.kidsource.com
- Metro Parent (Edit) Parenting articles and local parenting information; including education, community events, local attractions, support groups, medical resources and more.http://www.metroparent.com/
- Oakland County Childcare (Edit) The Oakland County Child Care Council provides programs and services year round that promote the well-being of children. http://www.oaklandchildcare.org/
- Online Safety for Children & Teens (Edit)https://cyberinsureone.com/online-safety/
- SafeKids.com (Edit) This site gives guidelines, information, and advice for parents to keep their kids and teens safe on the Internet.http://www.safekids.com/
Senior Services
- AAA Seniors (Edit) Safe driving tips, advice and resources for senior drivers. http://seniordriving.aaa.com/
- AARP (Edit) Your link to benefits and services for retired residents.http://www.aarp.org/
- Alliance for Retired Americans (Edit) Check out the legislative initiatives in place to protect the benefits of retirees.http://retiredamericans.org/
- Medicare & Medicaid (Edit) The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services website with complete Medicare and Medicaid programs and information. https://www.cms.gov/
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- National Institute on Aging (Edit) U.S. National Institutes of Health website, offering information on health research, grants and more.https://www.nia.nih.gov/
- RetirementLiving.com (Edit) Research medical alert systems for the best solutions. https://www.retirementliving.com/best-medical-alert-systems
- Road Scholar (Edit) Explore learning opportunities for seniors locally and abroad. https://www.roadscholar.org/
- Savings Guide for Baby Boomers (Edit) Find out about special savings available to those over the age of 50.https://www.couponchief.com/guides/retail_savings_for_baby_boomers
- Social Security (Edit) The U.S. Social Security Administration website.https://www.ssa.gov/
- South Lyon Center for Active Adults (Edit) The Center For Active Adults provides services and resources for area adults and their families.http://slcs.us/departments/center_for_active_adults/index.php
- USA.Gov (Edit) Find government resources for seniors on money, housing, health, consumer protection, and more.https://www.usa.gov/
- Veteran’s Affairs (Edit) Access to programs and services for United States veterans. http://www.va.gov/
Taxes
- Contact a local IRS Office (Edit) https://www.irs.gov/uac/contact-my-local-office-in-michigan
- Federal Free File (Edit) Access and learn how to use the free Federal E-File tax system. https://www.irs.gov/uac/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
- Federal Tax Forms & Publications (Edit) https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs
- Federal Tax Forms by Number (Edit) Access the complete database of Federal Tax Forms.https://apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/formsInstructions.html
- Free Tax Return Preparation (Edit)https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers
- IRS Get Ready (Edit) Learn what steps you can take now to prepare for filing your tax return. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/steps-for-tax-filing-season
- Request a form or publication to… (Edit)https://www.irs.gov/uac/forms-and-publications-by-u-s-mail
- State of Michigan eFile (Edit) Learn how to quickly and easily file your Michigan taxes on-line. http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,1607,7-238-44070-155635–,00.html
- State of Michigan Tax Forms (Edit) Access all State of Michigan tax forms and instructions here. http://www.michigan.gov/taxes
Voting
- AARP Voter’s Guide (Edit) The American Association of Retired Persons guide to voting resources. http://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/
- Citizen’s Research Council of Michigan (Edit) Analysis of ballot issues.http://crcmich.org/ballot-issues/
- College Voter Prep Guide (Edit) This guide can help college students ensure they are registered and well-informed when it comes time to fill out their ballots.https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/student-voting-guide/
- Fact Check (Edit) A Project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center.http://www.factcheck.org/
- First Time Voter Guide (Edit) This guide simplifies what it takes to cast your first vote and offers helpful advice to prepare you for the polls.https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/students-and-first-time-voters/
- League of Women Voters of Michigan (Edit) A non-partisan political organization for voting and election information.http://www.lwvmi.org/
- Michigan Campaign Finance Network (Edit) Following the money in Michigan politics http://mcfn.org/
- Michigan Voter Information Center (Edit) Find out if you are registered to vote, find your local polling location, and get answers to frequently asked questions. https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/MVIC/
- On The Issues (Edit) Every political leader on every issue.http://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm
- OpenSecrets.org (Edit) The Center for Responsive Politics.http://www.opensecrets.org/
- Project Vote Smart (Edit) Non-partisan information.http://votesmart.org/
- Real Clear Politics (Edit) Reviews and polls.http://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/
- Vote 411 (Edit) National election website. http://www.vote411.org/
General
- A to Z Databases (Edit) AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
https://mi.atozdatabases.com
- Agricola (Edit) Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture. Citations are comprised of journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials and technical reports to support agricultural research.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=agr&groupid=main
- America’s News (Edit) America’s News provides access to information on people, issues and events in the local area and around the country. This comprehensive resource offers hundreds of millions of current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a single, fully searchable online database. This service paid for by Lyon Township Public Library. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/NEWSBANK
- Michigan eLibrary (Edit) Explore all the resources available through the Library of Michigan.
https://www.mel.org/welcome
- Reference USA (Edit) Reference USA is a powerful online research tool providing instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth and easy to navigate information on 17 million U.S. and Canadian businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, and 12 million Canadian households. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library https://www.referenceusa.com/
- The Detroit News (Edit) More than 140 years of Michigan history, fully integrated with the world’s most comprehensive aggregated news resource. Valuable for students and faculty in nearly every academic discipline. This service is paid for by Lyon Township Public Library.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/LyonTownshipLibrary/DTNB
- TLN Databases (Edit) Online catalogues and databases funded by the Library of Michigan and the federal LSTA program. http://tln.lib.mi.us/databases/