Research & Learning | Grosse Pointe Public Library

Academic Search Complete

Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research.

Access World News

Over 5,000 news sources from metro Detroit, Michigan, the US and around the globe. Vetted, primary source material for all manners of research.

Ancestry.com

Available inside library only. Sponsored by The Grosse Pointe Library Foundation.

Ancestry.com (From Home)

Access Ancestry from outside the library (temporary through 06/30/2021). Library Barcode Required

APS Journals

An American peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research on all aspects of physics.

Auto Repair Source

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

Bookflix

Pre-K-3. Classic video storybooks from Weston Woods paired with related nonfiction books for beginning readers.

Brainfuse

Online, on demand tutoring! A free suite of homework help, test prep, and skills building services.

BrainHQ

Train your brain 24/7 with your library card

Britannica School

Resources at four levels covering people, countries, science, animals, current events and biographies.

Consumer Reports - From Home

Articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.

Consumer Reports - In Library

An easy-to-use graphic interface available inside the Grosse Pointe Public Library.

Detroit News

Full text and full color formats from Jan. 1, 1999. Just enter Detroit News in the search box.

Early World of Learning

Pre-K to 5. Interactive early childhood World Book product

Explora

Search professional journals, popular magazines, reference books, images, primary sources, and more by keyword or by topic.

GCF Learn Free

Intimidated by computers? New to email or the web? Want to stay safe online or understand how your operating system works? Learn all of this and more.

Grosse Pointe Obituary Database

Complete index of obituaries dating back to 1939. Listings from Grosse Pointe News and Grosse Pointe Review.

Grosse Pointe Times

The Grosse Pointe Times, part of C&G Newspapers, was launched in 1982 and covers all five of the Grosse Pointes.

Job Now from Brainfuse

Job resources and resume writing.

Learning Express Library by Ebsco

Free online courses for academic skill-building, standardized test prep, and career certification test prep.

Legal Information Reference Center

Legal forms and full text for many legal reference books.

Local History Archives

The Local History Archives is a GPPL project to collect, digitize, and disseminate historical materials. Includes Grosse Pointe News archives and more.

Lynda.com

A library of online learning at your fingertips: lynda.com offers thousands of video courses in business, software, technology, and more!

Magazines

Print collection in the libraries.

Mango Languages

Online language instruction and conversation practice, ESL instruction and foreign language movie collections. Start learning one of 72 languages today!

MasterFILE Complete

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books.

MeL eResources

Michigan eLibrary Resources includes 80+ databases for research, available to any Michigan resident.

MeLCat

Statewide catalog and resource sharing service created to share materials among all types of libraries in Michigan.

Michigan Newspapers

Over 150 news sources from Michigan.

Morningstar - From Home

Investment research for companies, mutual funds, ETFs and markets.

Morningstar - In Library

Investment research for companies, mutual funds, ETFs and markets.

MyHeritage Library Edition

Family history resource.

New Book Alerts

You can browse our latest titles and sign up to receive email updates.

Newspapers

Print collections in the libraries.

Niche Academy

Learn how to use library resources. Access tutorials on a variety of topics.

NoveList K-8 Plus

K-8. Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, Lexile Reading levels, Common Core standards and more.

NoveList Plus

Reader's advisory, including read-alikes, series and authors.

Opposing Viewpoints

K-12. Contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues.

PebbleGo

Research and information on animals and social studies for grades K -3+

RBDigital

Magazines have moved to the Libby app. Access to RBDigital will end March 31st.

Reference Solutions

Find business opportunities, view historical market trends, track down addresses and phone numbers, find jobs by skills location and industry and much more.

SelectReads

Find your next favorite book. Includes many recommended reading lists.

Value Line

Stocks, funds, options, convertibles, products and markets.

World Book

Includes Student, Kids, Timelines, Advanced and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

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