Books & Reading

The collection aligns with Common Core guidelines for grades 9-12 in English language arts and literacy, history/social studies, science and technical subjects.

This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Includes general reference ebook titles in a variety of subjects and topics including social sciences, language and literature and science and technology. A substantial selection in the areas of self-help, health and fitness, games, crafts and hobbies, medical, cooking and religion. Also features recreation and leisure, geography, commerce, finance, the family, marriage, women, folklore, social and public welfare and home economics.

This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.

Borrow digital movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone — and even your TV. With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Choose from hundreds of thousands of titles, with more being added daily.

hoopla tiene películas, música, programas de televisión, audiolibros, libros electrónicos y cómics, todo en formato digital.

Ejemplos:

• Libros populares
• Películas populares
• Música para niños
• Audiolibros para niños

Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. It’s easy to get started ― all you need is a library card.

Don't know what to read? Start your journey here. Search by author, title, series, plots, or even books like the one you just finished. Browse lists of award winners, lists of genres, and lists based on age. Create and save lists of your own favorites. Find book discussion guides and more. In addition to fiction, includes suggestions for audiobooks and nonfiction.

OverDrive ofrece libros electrónicos, audiolibros en audio y revistas.

La aplicación Libby es la manera más fácil de empezar a leer libros digitales y a escuchar audiolibros de la biblioteca.

Ejemplos:

• Libros y revistas para niños
• Libros y revistas para adultos

Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

Search by book or series title or author to find the next book in a series. 

The What's Next Database is developed and maintained by Kent District Library.