Learn & Research

ABC Mouse Early Learning Academy is a comprehensive digital learning resource for children ages 2–8 with more than 9,000 learning activities and 850 lessons.  ABCmouse.com is available for free ONLY IN THE LIBRARY.

Large collections of scholarly research covering a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for STEM research, social sciences, and the humanities.

Access World News offers information on local, national and international topics, people and events with information from credible, vetted U.S. and global news sources, including the Muskegon Chronicle.

Practice for the U.S. Citizenship exam in English or Spanish, and learn how to get a green card. Practique para el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense en inglés o español y aprenda cómo obtener una tarjeta verde.  Also has tools for improving math and reading skills.

Papers, citations, reports, and more from the National Agricultural Library.  Covers 1970 - current.

Information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.

Free access to billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.  Accessing Ancestry Library Edition requires you to be connected to the library wifi or on one of the library computers.

Research and development content pulled from trade journals, professional and technical society publications, and conference proceedings.

يدعم احتياجات المعلومات الصحية والعافية للمرضى. يغطي الطب السائد وكذلك الطب التكميلي والشمولي.

Includes fine arts, decorative arts, commercial art, and architectural design from  a variety of source media.  Includes French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Dutch. For use by art scholars, artists, designers, students, and general researchers.

Information on popular community college classes including: accounting, agriculture, child care, cosmetology, cooking, food service, forestry, graphic arts, hospitality management, interior design, plumbing, heating & air conditioning, and welding.

Detailed data on over 30 million businesses and over 200 million residents. Includes a background and criminal history search, information on US healthcare professionals, a jobs database, and email marketing.

Repair information, schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Contains Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

BookPage is a discovery tool for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres. BookPage is editorially independent; only books we highly recommend are featured.

Free one-on-one tutoring resource for Kindergarteners through adults.  Live tutors available everyday from 2pm-11pm EST.

Pre K - 2nd grade. Learn letters, numbers, shapes, animals, and more!

K-12th grade. Nonfiction materials including translations for 50+ languages, read-aloud functionality, Lexile ranges, and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

3rd-4th grade. Videos, games, and activities on countries, animals, and people.

Biographies, atlases, articles, and interactive resources for history, geography, people, places, science, and more .

5th-7th grade. Maps, photos, articles, and information on famous people and places.

Concise, comprehensive summaries of the business books.

Learn about careers, build workplace skills, prepare for WorkKeys® Assessments, and more.

Prep help for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver's license, cosmetology, teaching, and more.

In-depth, full text information about the countries and people of the Caribbean.

In-depth, full text information about the countries, business, and law of a number of European languages.

cloudLibrary is the world’s leading eBook and audiobook solution, cloudLibrary is designed to be accessible to library users wherever they want to read or listen.

Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams.

Practice tests and prep materials for exams including the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, CLEP exams.

90+ courses on topics such as computer basics, Internet basics, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and MS Office tools like Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Digital access to Consumer Reports.

In partnership with Driving-Tests.org, the Muskegon Area District Library is proud to offer Free Michigan Driver Permit practice tests for both automobile and motorcycle.

Thousands of titles ranging from literary criticism to health, mathematics, sports, and religion.

Access to complete business titles. 

Selection of teacher resources and titles aligned with Common Core Curriculum Standards.

K-8th grade and teachers.Covers all subject areas, and includes Common Core alignment.

For both adults and kids. Includes a wide range of topics and genres.

Provides scholarly research for education students, professionals, and policy makers.

Diseñado para jóvenes estudiantes de habla hispana o para aquellos que aprenden español como segunda lengua. Artículos de texto completo, mapas, banderas y más. Docenas de actividades prácticas y enlaces a sitios web en español. También incluye un diccionario visual.

Detailed information concerning more than 23,000 nonprofit American membership organizations.

Become a better reader and a stronger writer with tools to help build reading, writing, and English language skills.

Insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics and full text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies, and company profiles.

Scholarly, academic coverage in agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and related areas.

Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculi, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.

Hundreds of popular magazines and reference books covering subjects such as art, history, sports, music, biographies, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags.

Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images.

Hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for all ages covering subjects such as art, history, sports, music, biographies, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags.

Freegal is a free music service that offers access to about 15 million songs, and over 40,000 music videos. You can download up to 5 tracks per week. All music is free and you get to keep it forever - no due dates!

Access to demographic data for city or even neighborhood level. Identifies markets and audiences.

Different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills by bringing balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts.

Reference books covering education, environment, employment, health and wellness, personal finance, social skills, history, law, nation and world, religion, and science.

Covers fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

Access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.

Skill building in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and math. Practice for the GED in English and Spanish.  Practica para el GED en inglés y español. Practice the HiSET and the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).

Learn study skills, classroom skills, and more.

Documents, biographies of historical figures, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals.

Arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

With hoopla, you will have immediate access to: Movies, Full Music Albums, ebooks, eAudiobooks, TV episodes, Comics, and Graphic Novels.

Covers literary, scholarly, and creative thought. Ideal for students, researchers, and educators interested in the humanities.

Multidisciplinary view of the study of Jewish civilization, including 350 biographies of leading historical and contemporary Jewish figures.

Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world's best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema.

Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print; over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards including ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship.

Over 12,800 state-specific legal forms by topic including Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes, and more. A majority of the full text legal reference books provided through NOLO.

A collection of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world.

Libby is the newer, easier version of Overdrive.  This streamlined app makes checking out your favorite digital audiobooks and eBooks quick and painless.

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.

Includes over 14,000 short stories and 54,000+ poems as well as information on thousands of authors and their works, plot summaries, literary criticism, book reviews, novels, and author interviews.

Coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books covering art, history, sports music, photos, maps and flags.

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books (such as Consumer Reports).

Practice and reviews for algebra, functions, geometry, statistics, science, technology, and more.

Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card! You can "check out" FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.

Full access to the popular magazine.

Magazines and reference books including biographies, primary source documents, history, current events, science, sports, biographies photos, maps, and flags.

NewsBank provides the full text of articles from the Muskegon Chronicle from 1997 to today and full-color page scans of the Chronicle from September 2018 to today.

The Hub is a business innovation program that provides coaching, funding, networking, and a synergistic work environment to help businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their growth potential. They are a key partner in the region's innovation ecosystem, supporting startup businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovation teams

Family history/genealogy resources including more than 6 billion historical ​records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers and over 2 billion family trees.

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.

Book search engine powered by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Includes reviews, author bios, reading wish lists, Lexile levels, and Common Core standards.

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, complete series information, reader ratings, reviews and DIY reading wish lists.

PreK-3 grade. Easy to navigate, visual interface covering Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies sections.

Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays.

Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills by presenting multiple sides of over 400 issues.

Covers political topics with a worldwide focus, reflecting the globalization of current discourse.

College tips and practice for ACT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, AP®, TOEFL iBT® and more.

For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images covering animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.

Pronunciator is a language-learning service for all ages, all literacy levels, and over 100 of the world's most popular languages.

Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.

Tools and tests to build reading skills and improve study habits.

ReadMichigan.org is a statewide eBook collection consisting of eBooks published by local university presses about Michigan and the Great Lakes region.  The homegrown collection includes winners of the prestigious Michigan Notable Books award as well as other important books published by Michigan presses and authors. Residents and visitors to the state of Michigan can access these eBooks (with no wait lists or holds) at any time.

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y práctica de examen de ciudadanía en español. Cree una cuenta gratuita para acceder a las herramientas que lo ayudarán a obtener buenos resultados en estas pruebas.

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the number 1 source of information on businesses and people specifically designed for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers and job seekers.  Reference Solutions helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people. If you experience login issues, please try accessing Reference Solutions through Firefox.

Recurso en español. Cubre materias académicas y no académicas. Ofrece contenido de libros de referencia, revistas de interés general, informes de salud y otras fuentes. Actualizaciones diarias de una docena de periódicos de diez países latinoamericanos y más de 2.500 informes de salud.

Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.

Ofrece respuestas detalladas a las 200 preguntas de salud más frecuentes. Proporciona respuestas en informes basados ​​en evidencia que presentan ilustraciones y textos fáciles de leer.

Material from science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and more than 4,000 full text, full-length biographies. Includes: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, the environment, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, and wildlife.

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

Repair guides, routine maintenance guides, and extensive repair guides for lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. More than 450 full text reference books with photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, and coverage of more than 90,000 repairs.

Boost your understanding of core topics including U.S. History, World History, Civics, Government, and AP® tests.

Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading.  You can choose to read the book yourself or have it read to you.  French and Spanish titles are also available.  Only the TumbleBooks app requires a library card.

Cooperative project of the United States Golf Association and the Michigan State University Libraries' Turfgrass Information Center. Provides bibliographic and descriptive records of all types of work related to turfgrass culture. Established in 1983. Over 50% full text content.

Valueline provides information and analysis of 3,500 stocks, covering large, small and mid-cap companies, plus industry reports and other financial information.

Support for vocational programs such as counseling, biotechnology, cosmetology, fashion design, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, and veterinary assistant.

PreK-3rd grade. Fun interactive learning with Trek and Taffy the cat.

Pre K - 5th grade. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments.