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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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Academic Search Complete Login Needed In-Library Use Only 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 full-text journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. |
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Accelerated Reader List Login Needed In-Library Use Only List of Accelerated Reader tests. |
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AGRICOLA Login Needed In-Library Use Only A unified hub for information covering all aspects of Agriculture. |
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Alt HealthWatch Login Needed In-Library Use Only Provides the latest information and materials for the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies, with in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas. |
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Auto Repair Source Login Needed In-Library Use Only AutoMate provides accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. |
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Britannica School Edition Login Needed In-Library Use Only Britannica School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources. |
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CIA World Factbook Login Needed In-Library Use Only Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Also maps. |
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Duolingo Login Needed In-Library Use Only A language-learning and crowdsourced text translation resource. |
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Family Search Login Needed In-Library Use Only Learn where you came from, and get to know who you are. |
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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 — Computer Skills Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of a computer, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more. |
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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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Learning Express — Resume and Cover Letter Builder Login Needed In-Library Use Only Tools for creating cover letters and resumes. |
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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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LibriVox Login Needed In-Library Use Only Public domain recordings of public domain literature. Plays anywhere! |
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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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PebbleGo Login Needed In-Library Use Only The emergent reader solution |
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Project Gutenberg Login Needed In-Library Use Only Want 30,000 free ebooks? Download to your own device using PDFs, HTML, epub, Mobipocket and more. Enjoy! |
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PubMed Central Login Needed In-Library Use Only A free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). |
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Scholastic Book Expert Login Needed In-Library Use Only This searchable database provides information about books that are supported by Scholastic Reading Counts! quizzes. |
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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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| Saturday Matinee Movies | |
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11/02/2024 1:00 - 2:30 PM Location: Big Rapids All ages welcome! Movie held in the community room. Visit the library's website for title information: https://www.bigrapidslibrary.org/movies
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 1 | |
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11/05/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Adult Art & Craft Workshop | |
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11/05/2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids NEW! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a guided craft. November's craft: Autumn Monoprints!
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| Stories from the War | |
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11/05/2024 6:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Big Rapids WWII Vets in their own words with Adam Mellema.
Adam brings to life the stories of real men and women--told in their own words--based on interviews he conducted with people who were there.
All ages welcome.
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| Storytime: November 6 | |
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11/06/2024 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, songs, and movement!
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| Kid's Yoga with Desi | |
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11/07/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Big Rapids At each monthly program we will learn how to regulate our thoughts and emotions using fun breathing techniques, engaging mindfulness, movement, and yoga.
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| Saturday Storytime | |
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11/09/2024 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Music, & Movement.
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 2 | |
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11/12/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Family Art & Craft Workshop | |
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11/12/2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids ALL AGES. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a guided craft. November's craft: Cut Paper Portraits!
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| Storytime: November 13 | |
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11/13/2024 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM Location: Big Rapids Stories, songs, and movement!
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| STEM LAB | |
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11/13/2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Candy DNA! Ages 9-13. DNA plays an important role in how medications work, and pharmacists use genetics to personalize medications for patients. This is fun candy science you can eat too!
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| Saturday Matinee Movies | |
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11/16/2024 1:00 - 2:30 PM Location: Big Rapids All ages welcome! Movie held in the community room. Visit the library's website for title information: https://www.bigrapidslibrary.org/movies
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 3 | |
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11/19/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Pizza & Pages | |
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11/19/2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids 6th grade through 8th grade. Read a book (or two!) from the CBC Display and join us at our monthly meeting to talk about it while eating pizza! An activity will follow each discussion.
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| Police Storytime | |
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11/20/2024 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Located at the Department of Public Safety. Join Mr. Howard and the Big Rapids Police for stories and more! 435 N. Michigan Ave, Big Rapids 49307
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| Teen Night | |
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11/20/2024 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Ages 13-18. Teens meet each month, on the third Wednesday, for a different activity. Activities include: video games, movies, crafts, & board games.
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| Family Stem Night | |
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11/21/2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Candy DNA! Ages 5-8 with adult. DNA plays an important role in how medications work, and pharmacists use genetics to personalize medications for patients. This is fun candy science you can eat too!
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 4 | |
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11/26/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 5 | |
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12/03/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Healthy Choices for Every Body: Week 6 | |
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12/10/2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Big Rapids This program encourages adults to learn to cook and eat healthy on a budget. Participants will try some delicious recipes all while using some great money-saving tips!
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| Ice Fishing Seminar | |
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12/14/2024 1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Big Rapids Ages 12 and up. Presenter and ice fishing fanatic Don Snoeyink teaches the basics of ice fishing.
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