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General

BTPL Library Catalog
The library has an extensive collection of reference materials, circulation materials and e-books Search for books in the library’s catalog books on your subject.

If you can’t find a book in our catalog, extend your search to several other public and academic libraries throughout Michigan by using MelCat (insert link) the library’s interlibrary loan service. Requested books will arrive at BTPL within 3-5 business days. MelCat is available only to BTPL cardholders.

Ask A Librarian!
Can’t find what you are looking for? Need some help with your search strategy? Contact one of our librarians. You may reach us during library hours at 258-642-5800. We will respond to your question within 24 hours.

Tutor Me!
Tutors provide instruction in English, Math, Science and Social Studies for students in grades 4 through 12 using a real-time shared computer chat and whiteboard session.

Select Online Databases

You will need a valid Bloomfield Township Public Library card to access these databases from your home computer. If you are not a Bloomfield Township Resident, visit www.mel.org to find databases available to you from the Library of Michigan.

For a complete listing of all of the library’s databases, go to our Online Database page.

Magazine and Newspaper Articles

General Reference Center Gold – Search for articles from many popular magazine and newspapers.
Detroit Free Press – Search for and read full-text articles from 1982 to present.
Detroit News – Search for and read full-text articles from 1999 to present.
New York Times –Search for and read articles from 1999 to present.
Historical New York Times – Search for and read articles from 1851 to 1999!
Michigan Newspapers – Search for articles from a variety of newspapers from around Michigan.

Reference Sources

Gale Virtual Reference Library – Search for your subject in over 100 reference e-books with just a few keystrokes!
Facts on File – Use this database to search for information in the World Almanac Reference Database, World Almanac Encyclopedia, World News Digest, and more.

Online Encyclopedias

Grolier Online (To use Grolier Online from home, click here.)
World Book Online
World Almanac

Biography

Biography Resource Center – Search this database for magazine articles and narratives on people’s lives. This also includes references to books and internet sites.
Wilson Biography Reference Bank – Similar to the Biography Resource Center, but with different sources.

Our World

Country Studies - This series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
CultureGrams – Explore world cultures and peoples. Be sure to check out the extensive recipe collection!
Issues and Controversies – Read in-depth investigations of today’s top issues.
Opposing Viewpoints – Explore both sides of the issue and find images, statistics, reference resources and websites to help take a side. Podcasts of political speeches are also available through this database.

Literature, Critical Analysis, and Author Info

Authors4Teens – Biographies about your favorite teen authors and lists of their books
Literature Resource Center – Critical analyses of books plus author biographies and essays.
MagillOnLiteraure Plus – More author biographies and critical analyses.

History

American History Online – Learn about people, places and events in American history through primary sources, timelines and more.
Greenwood Daily Life Online – Explore what daily life was like throughout history and what it is like in a variety of world cultures today.
History Resource Center U.S. – Access primary documents, reference articles, and over 65 full-text journals covering subjects, events, individuals, and periods in U.S. History.
History Resource Center World - a virtual library of the resources needed for 20th century world history
Library of Congress American Memory – A digital record of American history providing written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music documenting the American experience.

Health

Health and Wellness Resource Center – Search for reference materials and journals for current information on health and medicine. Most articles are full-text.

Science

Facts on File Science Online – Find biographies of famous scientists, timelines, definitions, diagrams, and experiments.
Today’s Science – Search for scientific news stories, glossaries, discoveries, and inventions.
Grolier New Book of Popular Science – Explore this "Sci-clopedia" to find cool projects and experiments.

Test Preparation

Learn-a-Test – College entrance exams, SAT preparation, high school skills improvement and more are available for practice on line.

World Languages

Rosetta Stone – This online database allows you to learn and practice 27 different languages using full immersion techniques.

Homework Help

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

National Geographic Homework Help
Offers pictures, articles, maps, and multimedia presentations on an array of subjects.

Homework Help - FirstGov for Kids
U.S. government site that provides links to sites that cover a variety of topics including American history, U.S. government, science and even law.

Internet Sites

BTPL Adult Services Page
MeL: Michigan eLibrary
Internet Public Library