Research & Learning | Grosse Pointe Public Library

Academic Search Complete

Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research.

America's 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.

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.

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.

Creativebug

Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.

Detroit Free Press - From Home

To access select change databases, select Historical Newspapers: Michigan Collection‎, use dropdown menu near search bar to select the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press - In Library

Use dropdown menu near search bar to select the Detroit Free Press

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.

FamilySearch - In Library

In library only. A global network of experts, volunteers, documents, and resources here to help patrons discover their family.

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.

GetSetUp

Hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, physically, and socially active. Use the coupon code: MICHIGANHEALTH for FREE classes.

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.

Historical Newspapers: Michigan Collection - From Home

To access select change databases, select Historical Newspapers: Michigan Collection.

Historical Newspapers: Michigan Collection - In Library

Dive into Michigan’s history! Includes: Detroit Free Press, Battle Creek Enquirer, Lansing State Journal, Times Herald (Port Huron), USA Today

hoopla

Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card, with 20 borrows per month.

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 Source

Legal forms and full text for many legal reference books.

Libby by OverDrive

Download audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. The same content as OverDrive, with an easy-to-use app.

LinkedIn Learning

Access thousands of courses in business, software, technology, and more! For the mobile app, you will need our library ID which is: grossepointelibrary

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.

Magazines

Print collection in the libraries.

Magazines by OverDrive

Large collection of popular and diverse Magazine titles, available to be viewed on your tablet, smartphone, or desktop computer via OverDrive.

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 Legal Help

This site has legal information and tools for anyone with a Michigan legal issue. It does not give legal advice and is not a substitute for having a lawyer.

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 York Times - From Home

Access the New York Times from home

New York Times-in Library

Log in or create an account to access the New York Times from inside the library.

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.

Patient Education Reference Center

Provides nurses, healthcare professionals with patient information handouts that can be customized, printed and given to a patient at the point of care.

PebbleGo

Available inside library only. Research and information on animals and social studies for grades K -3+

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers, and talent. An excellent tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers.

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.

Tax Forms

Find and print tax forms online.

Value Line

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

World Book Kids

Ages 6 & Up. Full of activities, hands-on projects, age-appropriate articles, and more! Young learners will find good information quickly.

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