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Accelerated Reader List Login Needed In-Library Use Only List of Accelerated Reader tests. |
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Beanstack Login Needed In-Library Use Only Sign up for challenges & contests including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Readers can earn virtual badges by tracking books or minutes read & completing activities to earn real prizes. |
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CreativeBug Login Needed In-Library Use Only Experience the joy of making with over 1000 award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. |
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Kanopy Login Needed In-Library Use Only Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 titles, including award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, and classic films, with collections from The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, and PBS among many others. |
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Libby Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through OverDrive or Libby. |
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Transparent Language Online Login Needed In-Library Use Only Learn over 100 languages (including English) through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Mobile apps are available for learning on-the-go. |
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Learning Express — Adult Learning Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only This center offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills, earn a GED Test credential, or become a U.S. citizen. |
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Learning Express — High School Equivalency Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Earning a high school equivalency credential shows that you have high-school-level academic skills. It can help open the door to a better job or career, and a college education. The resources in this Center can help you every step of the way, from finding out if you’re ready to take the test, to building your academic skills, to preparing for your high school equivalency exam. |
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LearningExpress ACT® and SAT® Test Preparation Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Tutorials and Practice Tests for the ACT and SAT Tests |
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LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only PrepSTEP for College is packed with online test preparation, tutorials, e-books and articles to help university students achieve academic success and readiness for the workplace. It has skill building in English, math and science, college success skills tutorials, popular computer software tutorials and much more. |
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LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only PrepSTEP for High Schools provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more. |
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Medline Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Authoritative information from government agencies and other health-related organizations. |
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Michigan eLibrary Login Needed In-Library Use Only The Michigan eLibrary provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information. |
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NASA Login Needed In-Library Use Only Take a journey to Mars, experience the views from the International Space Station, explore the solar system & beyond. Don’t miss the unbelievable images, videos and information on these topics and so much more! |
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Newspaper Source Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Newspaper Source Plus |
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NewsBank Login Needed In-Library Use Only America's Newspapers |
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NoveList Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Need help figuring out what fiction you may like? Try a read-alike list- who writes like your favorite author?- or flip through book discussions and genres. Find a novel you like, your way! |
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NoveListK8 Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only NoveList K-8 allows children in kindergarten through grade 8, parents, and teachers to identify books appropriate for children's reading abilities and interests. You can search by author, title, series, reading level, and plot to find great suggestions of titles to read. |
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Smithsonian Natural History Login Needed In-Library Use Only National Museum of Natural History - Virtual Tours. |
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Small Business Reference Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. |
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only SERRC offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers. |
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Storytime: June 25 | |
06/25/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
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Discovery Garden Club | |
06/26/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. June 26 Activity: Rock Painting
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SRP: Reptiles to Go | |
06/26/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Big Rapids By the Raven Hill Discovery Center. Participants have an opportunity to learn about (and even pet!) exotic animals including snakes, lizards, and turtles.
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SRP: Monday Art | |
06/30/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. June 30 Activity: Pastels, Picasso, & Portraits
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Sensory Storytime: July 1 | |
07/01/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
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Adult Art & Craft Workshop | |
07/01/2025 4:00 - 5:30 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a guided craft! July's craft: Block Printed Tea Towels.
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Storytime: July 2 | |
07/02/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
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SRP: Monday Art | |
07/07/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. July 7 Activity: Weaving
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Sensory Storytime: July 8 | |
07/08/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
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Family Art & Craft Workshop | |
07/08/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a guided craft! July's craft: Balloon Print Planets
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Storytime: July 9 | |
07/09/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
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Discovery Garden Club | |
07/10/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. July 10 Activity: Local Critters
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SRP: Circus Jam | |
07/10/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room In the Literacy Park. Includes juggling, acrobatics, mime, and silly stories.
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Saturday Storytime | |
07/12/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard for stories, music, and movement on the second Saturday of each month in the Literacy Park.
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RPG's at the Library | |
07/12/2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 10+. Join us in the Community room to go on a collaborative adventure! July 12: Alice in Wonderland
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SRP: Monday Art | |
07/14/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. July 14 Activity: Art & Music
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Sensory Storytime: July 15 | |
07/15/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
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Storytime: July 16 | |
07/16/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Mr. Howard will be joined by Stage-M Youth Cast Members for a special Read with the Characters Event.
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SRP: Art in Nature | |
07/18/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Location: Big Rapids All ages. At NORTHEND RIVERSIDE PARK. Join Scott Herron, our resident botanist, and library staff for a nature walk where we will explore our beautiful surroundings. After our walk, we will create art using materials we find in nature! Meet at the pavilion next to the playground.
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SRP: Monday Art | |
07/21/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. Jul 21 Activity: Art on the Move
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Sensory Storytime: July 22 | |
07/22/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
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SRP: Aussie Didgeridoo and You | |
07/22/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room In the Literacy Park. All ages welcome. "Aussie Digeridoo and You" explores Australian Indigenous Art, Music, and Culture with a positive environmental theme.
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Storytime: July 23 | |
07/23/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
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Discovery Garden Club | |
07/24/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. July 24 Activity: Pressed Flowers
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SRP: RPG's in the Library | |
07/26/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 10+. Join us in the Community room to go on a collaborative adventure! July 26: Hansel & Gretel
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SRP: Monday Art | |
07/28/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. July 28 Activity: Sculpting Art
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Sensory Storytime: July 29 | |
07/29/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
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Storytime: July 30 | |
07/30/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
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SRP: Beauty and the Beast Puppet Show | |
08/02/2025 2:00 - 3:15 PM Location: Big Rapids Beauty and the Beast is a touching and humorous marionette play full of chuckles and drama. Artistic staging and clever effects accented with beautiful harp music bring this ever popular classic triumphantly to life. Location: Hemlock Park Bandshell
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SRP: Monday Art | |
08/04/2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room All ages welcome. August 4 Activity: Art Buffet
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SRP: Art in Nature | |
08/08/2025 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids All ages. At NORTHEND RIVERSIDE PARK. Join Scott Herron, our resident botanist, and library staff for a nature walk where we will explore our beautiful surroundings. After our walk, we will create art using materials we find in nature! Meet at the pavilion next to the playground.
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SRP: RPG's in the Library | |
08/09/2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room Ages 10+. Join us in the Community room to go on a collaborative adventure! August 9: King Arthur
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SRP: The Picasso Magic Show | |
08/11/2025 10:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids Room: Community Room In the Literacy Park. All ages welcome. Art-themed books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, and lots of audience participation.
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