Research Resources
The following links are online resources to help you broaden your research, learn new skills, or access more educational content!
Some of these resources will require you to log in using your Kalkaska Library Card number.
Supplemental Research
Kalkaskian & The Leader
Digital archive of The Leader and Kalkaskian from 1879 to 2012.
Consumer Reports
Reviews & buying advice for thousands of products & services.
Explora
Primary source documents, magazines, and reference books.
Hathi Trust
Digital library featuring over
17 million digitized items.
Skills Learning and Test Prep
Learning Express Library
Test preparation and core skills for high school through adulthood.
DigitalLearn
Computer and tech tutorials
made with beginners in mind.
Instructables
Learn how to make almost anything, one step at a time.
Tynker
Fun tools to learn to code, designed for teens and kids.
Student Resources
OWL Online Writing Lab
Instructional material and practice resources for formatting writing.
Khan Academy
Learning resources for students, educators, and parents.
Britannica School
Online access to nonfiction content for K-12 students.
Nat Geo Learning
Resource library, education guides, and customized interactive maps.
Online Reading Apps
Libby App
Ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more, free from the library.
UpNorth Digital Collection
Northern Michigan’s digital library collection, powered by OverDrive.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Student-focused reading app with book reviews, wish lists, and more.
Storyline Online
Celebrated actors read children’s books alongside illustrated videos.
Early Learning
WorldBook Early Learning
Educational games and learning resources for Pre-K through 3rd.
PBS Kids
Educational and skills-building games for PreK through 5th.
Pebble Go
Animals & social studies education for grades PreK through 3rd.
Unite for Literacy
Digital access to childrens books, narrated in multiple languages.
Educator Resources
Learning for Justice
Articles, guides, lessons, films, webinars, workshops, and more.
iCivics
Remote learning resources and free educator tools for all ages.
Equity Maps
Educator tool to assess student interaction and involvement.
Empatico
Activities and exercises designed to help teach emotional skills.
Creativity and Nature Tools
Michigan Activity Pass
Discover destinations, parks, and recreation areas at a discount.
Thunkable
Develop your own app — no
coding abilities required!
Explore.Org
Live nature cams featuring
different kinds of animals.
Earth Viewer
Interactive module to explore the science of Earth’s deep history.