Public Media from Michigan State University

Q: My kids and I miss our library. Any suggestions on how we can connect to library resources?

From Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop

A: Libraries are a wonderful and important part of every community. For this answer I reached out to Liz Breed, Michigan e-library coordinator, to offer suggestions.

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) provides 24/7/365 resources for students learning at home, and for summer fun activities. The library of Michigan provides MeL resources to all libraries across Michigan. Free for all, residents should visit their local public library's website for access.

If you're a Michigan resident wanting to use MeL from outside the state, you'll need a library card from a participating MeL Library to gain access.

Here are a few best bets to get started!

PreK-3rd Grades

  • PebbleGo - Animal and Social Studies modules available for beginning readers; includes read-along audio, multi-media, and activity sheets.
  • World Book Early Learning: Interactive environment for new readers. Stories and activities support learning colors, numbers, shapes, and more.

K-8th Grades

  • Britannica School Elementary: Easy-to-read encyclopedia content. Leveled-reading anf read-aloud features available.
  • eBooks K-8: Thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles. Available as PDFs, EPUBs, or downloadable files.
  • World Book Kids: Access hundreds of activities, science projects and more.

9th-12th Grades

  • Explora for Middle and High School: Hundreds of magazines and thousands of eBooks. Includes primary source documents, biographies, and more.
  • eBooks High School - Thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles. Available as PDFs, EPUBs, or downloadable files.

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Robin Pizzo leads the education outreach efforts of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, the PBS and NPR affiliate serving Michigan's capital region. Robin convenes partnerships and coordinates station initiatives such as WKAR Family and Ready to Learn to bring workshops, learning tools, and other resources into the community to help kids be resilient, lifelong learners.