Current Biography, World Author Series, World Artists, Nobel Prize Winners, and other biographical books. Searchable by name, profession, place of birth, gender, race/ethnicity and keyword.
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
Information on world countries and territories, includes maps, recipes, symbols, current time, currency and famous people.
100 most frequently researched topics on social, scientific, health, political, and global issues. Full text.
Full text articles geared for grades 1-6. In library only or via Mel for home access.
Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts
Full text Facts On File from 1980. Includes current events, what happened on this date, country profiles, World Almanac, and Today's Science.
Full text reference books on business, history, science, environment, medicine, and multicultural studies.
Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP
Full text articles for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Study guides and test-preparation books to help prepare to advance in school, or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.
Online study test for the SAT, ASVAB, Civil Service, GED, ESL and many others. Available in the library and at home to KPL library card holders. New users must register on Learning Express at the library. Once registered, Learning Express Library can be accessed from home. Also available to Michigan residents with a Michigan driver's license or ID from MeL.org.
Information on authors and literary movements and themes, inlcudes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism
Get Live Homework Help online every day from 4:00 to 10:00 pm from real tutors. Students in grades 4-12 can receive help in math, science, social studies, or English. En Español available daily 4pm - 10pm.
Full text articles for grades 1-6 on various subjects-countries, environment, health, history, notable people, science, social issues, sports, and technology. OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID.
Full text articles on the following topics: architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts. OR Access via MeL.org. with your Michigan driver's license or ID
Literature, history, and science, includes DISCovering Authors, DISCovering Science, DISCovering World History, DISCovering U.S. History, DISCovering Biography, Exploring Shakespeare and Exploring Poetry
Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia. Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.
Community Resources
Phone 269-349-4485
Active recreational sports; table games and crafts; small group activities; summer camp; trips; Torch Club; Keystone Club; Smart Moves programs; tutorial services; homework club; employability skills; supervised Technology Lab for student members; Teen Center.
Phone 269-276-9406
Tutoring in math, science, and reading for children in Grades 4-9.
Phone 269-385-6279
Employment counseling and placement; interpretation and translation of Spanish and English; English language classes with emphasis on life-skills; family reading program; immigration information; referrals to community resources, youth services programs and scholarships; coordinates English language classes with Kalamazoo Public Schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Phone 1-269-337-1601
Recruits and connects services and providers such as tutors and tutoring, counseling; enrichment and prevention activities within the school setting.
Phone 269-382-4760
To supply food, clothing, and reading tutors to the Edison neighborhood; food pantry supplies emergency food for Edison Neighborhood with a 30-day waiting period; clients are eligible for clothing once a month.
Phone 269-343-8666
Free individual tutoring of English-speaking adults in reading, writing, and spelling, stressing Laubach method, a phonetic system; tutor-training workshops.
Phone 269-349-1525
Individualized and prescriptive instruction.
Phone 269-344-6119 Ext. 214
To provide educational tutoring. Special projects (SAT preparation).
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Tutor and teacher training program; testing and evaluation; tutoring in reading, spelling, and writing.
Phone 269-387-3530
Programs and services for students and the public, including Student Career and Employment Services; Reading, Writing, Psychology, Language, Speech and Hearing Clinics; Vision Rehabilitation Clinic; Counseling & Psychological Services, including Project Help - a remedial education program; fee-based monitoring of exams by appointment at 269-387-3911; Occupational Therapy Clinic; Center for Social Research; Office of International Student Services; College of Engineering & Applied Sciences; Center for Disability Services; Haworth College of Business; S.W. Michigan Innovation Center; Student Volunteer Services; Evaluation Center; Life Long learning programs; Alumni services; WMU Foundation.
Hundreds of real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers, have volunteered to answer your questions for free.
Literature summaries of many classical books, plus information about the author's life, historical contexts, and suggestions for futher reading.
Resources for both educators and kids, including cyberlesson plans and fun ways to explore social studies, math, and science.
Interactive learning center for high school students.
Locate homework help. Features a list of links covering academic subjects like art, biology, geography, literature, history, math, and science.
Access to several search engines for students to navigate web resources, online reference tools, and information links.
A K-12 educational and homework portal.
Reference tools like dictionaries, writing style guides, or encyclopedias. Links to web resources that help students with their homework assignments.
A directory of educator-reviewed Web sites for children in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade