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Bees, Pollination and Beekeeping, Part 1
Bees, Pollination and Beekeeping, Part 2
Frank Lloyd Wright in Michigan
Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society
Creepy Creatures with Kristy Robinett
Telling and Sharing Stories of Your Life
Tech & Computer Help
Computers: Just the Basics
Stream Away: Learn How to Access Subscription-Based Digital Content
What Are Chromebooks And Are They Right For You?
Social Media Safety
Information Overload
Cooking
Eat What You Grow From Your Garden to Your Gut:
- No-Cook Curried Peanut Zoodles
- Caprese Salad and Salad in a Jar
- Chocolate Yogurt Parfait and Tzadziki
Fall Flavors with Collen Serra
Wellness Cocktails and Snacks
DIY Been Soup Jar - Label
Shawarma Recipe Book: View Online Print Out
Garam Marsala Recipe Book: View Online Print Out
Adult Crafts
Wine Glass Painting - Instructions
Kids Crafts
S'more Magnets - Instructions
Popsicle Stick Rainbow - Instructions
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Instructions
Paper Popsicle - Instructions
Jellyfish - Instructions
Cactus Friends - Instructions
Mini Lighthouse - Instructions
Balloon Party Poppers - Instructions
Campfire - Instructions
Owl - Instructions
Scarecrow - Instructions
Christmas Tree - Instructions
Cereal Caterpillar - Instructions
Decorate a Birthday Hat - Instructions
Paper Flower Crowns - Instructions
Wrist Owls - Instructions
Teen Crafts
Among Us Perler Bead Craft - Perler Bead Instructions
Morse Code Bracelet
Animal Crossing Bell Bag
Plush Pastry
Candy Sushi
Felt Pumpkin
Harry Potter Keychain
Tie Dye Coaster
Air Dry Clay Pinch Pot & Macrame Hanger
Pom Pom Keychain
Teen Anime Trivia Book: View Online Print Out
The Suburban Libraries mobile app makes it easy to digitally browse member libraries’ collections, get details on items, make a selection, check out or place a hold for later pickup or renew items. You can also check out ebooks with the touch of a button. The app’s location finder lets users find the location and operating hours of the nearest library location. Comprehensive account management is built in too, including the ability to place and renew holds, and view or pay fines and fees. For families, members can link together digital library cards to easily manage multiple accounts.
A to Z Food America contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.
A to Z Food America also covers food culture for the above regions, states, and ethnic cuisines with articles such as "Classic Dishes," "State Foods," "Top Agricultural Products," "Special Occasion Foods," "Ethnic and Geographic Influences," "Special Ingredients," and "Food Trivia."
Reach this database at: https://www.atozfoodamerica.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm
A to Z USA contains more than 115 country-specific articles and 115 state articles for each of the 50 US states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia. Library patrons and students will find unmatched coverage of the country’s people, history, economy, geography, symbols, culture and society. From Alabama to Wyoming, explore the great American experiment with A to Z USA.
Reach the database at: https://www.atoztheusa.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm
A to Z World Food is the only food database containing traditional recipes for 174 countries in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks and beverages.
A to Z World Food is also the only database that covers food culture for 174 countries in six other categories: national cuisine, regional cuisine, daily meals, dining etiquette, special occasion foods and food trivia.
Reach the database at: https://www.atozworldfood.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm
A to Z World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more. 202 World City Travel Guides cover 67 topics each, plus an additional 57 travel resources. Reach the database at: https://www.atozworldtravel.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm
Alldata is the premier choice within the industry for providing OEM-precise mechanical and collision repair information and comprehensive shop management software and support services. Our offerings are trusted by an extensive network of over 400,000 technicians operating in more than 115,000 establishments worldwide. The Shelby Township Library offers access to this automotive database within the library at here.
The Shelby Township Library’s subscription to Ancestry.com is only available when using the library's internet. You can also access it from any computer in the library. This resource provides access to Census, Immigration, Military and Vital records. You may begin your search here.
Please ask a librarian should you need assistance.
With Comics Plus®, the Shelby Township Library can offer readers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers such as Boom Studios!, Dark Horse Comics, Tokyo Pop, and Yen Press. Patrons may read entire series in a day from their tablet, smartphone, or computer! All patrons need is their library card and PIN.
Global Road Warrior is the world’s most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 174 Country Guides with 119 topics each. No other single resource covers so many topics so well for so many countries. Visit this database in the library at: https://www.globalroadwarrior.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm
Hoopla digital services allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. They have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Checkout the digital collection now.
The Shelby Township Library has access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks through its partnership with Libby by Overdrive. Patrons can borrow them for free using any device after downloading the app in the iTunes app store or through Google Play. It takes just a few taps to find and borrow a book. Libby has a ground-breaking, built-in ebook reader and a beautiful audiobook player. If you prefer, you can send books to your Kindle for reading. To use, open the Libby app, find your local library, and input your library card and PIN. Then you can search, sample, borrow and enjoy.
Mango Languages offers a fun-infused way to learn a new language by preparing learners for realistic conversations with everyday communication skills. It provides more than 70 world languages, including English. Visit learn.mangolanguages.com to get started today.
Tutor.com offers students of all ages and job seekers a network of more than 3,000 professional academic and career tutors. Self-study tools provide additional modes of support that are available 24/7. Services include:
- Kindergarten through second-year college and adult learners can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class as well as Advanced Placement test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, writing, English, Spanish, social studies, ACT, SAT, GED, HiSET and Microsoft Office.
- Students or adults working on essays, book reports, short stories, college or scholarship application essays, résumés, cover letters or tough math problems can submit their document or problem for an overnight review to receive detailed guidance and explanations.
- Use the Princeton Review’s self-study modules to help prepare for the SAT or ACT. SAT/ACT Essentials includes full-length practice tests, a diagnostic score report, supporting.
Vendor supplied online subscription databases provided by the Suburban Library Cooperative are available to Shelby Township Library patrons courtesy of Michigan eLibrary.
The databases cover subjects such as agriculture, art, biology, biography, books, business, consumers, dissertations, economics, education, geography, geology, health, humanities, libraries, newspapers, periodicals, psychology and sociology.