Resources
Books
Libby
The library offers eBooks, digital audiobooks, and eMagazine checkouts through the Southwest Michigan Digital Library. Download electronic content even faster directly to your device with the Libby app!
MeLCat
MeLCat is an online catalog service that allows patrons of participating libraries to borrow materials – books, movies, music, and more – from all over Michigan and have them delivered to their home library.
Information
Newspaper Archive
Access area historical newspapers and Coloma High School yearbooks in this local archive. Newspapers going back to 1889 and yearbooks back to 1952 are freely accessible, searchable, and downloadable.
MeL eResources
MeL eResources is an extensive database of educational and informational videos, books, ect. There are materials about homeschooling, car repair, S.T.E.A.M. , and many more.
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Entertainment
Kanopy
Kanopy is a free streaming service in partnership with libraries. Use the website or download the app to start! Create an account with your library card and find thousands of movies and TV shows.
Michigan Activity Pass
MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.
Need a book recommendation?
Fantastic Fiction
On our site you’ll find pages for over 70,000 authors, with books listed in chronological order and grouped within series. We keep every page up to date making sure we list the latest books and anything upcoming – often long before they’re announced on the author’s own website.
New York Times
Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.
NoveList
NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for 30 years and continues to develop innovative solutions for connecting readers, books, and libraries. NoveList strengthens the core mission of libraries. When your library is making tough decisions about the future, NoveList is there to make sure your community stays engaged and your collection gets used.
If you’d like personalized recommendations, consider filling out our reader’s advisory form!