A Sample of Titles Found in Overdrive/Libby
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Whole Harry Potter Series available in Overdrive, audio
Little Women
1868 (book, audio, Overdrive Ebook)
The Secret Garden
Available in Overdrive Ebook
Mary Poppins
Available in Overdrive, Audio and Ebook
"Mary Poppins comes back" and "Mary Poppins Opens the Door"
The Giver
Available in Overdrive Ebook
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Available in Overdrive, Audio and Ebook
The One and Only Ivan
Available in Overdrive, Audio
Anne of Green Gables
Available in Overdrive, Ebook
Martin the Warrior
Available in Overdrive, Audio
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck
Audiobook
Cool websites for young students
- 123homeschool4me123homeschool4me – free printable worksheets from Pre-K to high school
- abcya - Learning Games and Apps for KidsLearning Games for grades 1-6. All areas of study.
- ArcademicsArcademics– free and paid learning-based games for grades 1-6
- Arts for Kids HubHere you’ll find all kinds of art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids.
- Astronomy for KidsAstronomy is the study of the Universe and everything in it, including planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes. It's full of huge distances, gigantic sizes, and long periods of time. It's a BIG subject!
- Bill Nye the science guyBill Nye the guy - science experiments you can do at home.
- Bronx Zoo LearningA quick over view of the zoo
- Busy Toddler’s 40+ Best Indoor ActivitiesBusy Toddler Activities for your toddlers
- Cooking with kidsCooking with Kids educates and empowers children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods.
- CosmicKids YogaYoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
- Ducksters.comA educational site for elementary students.
It covers History, Science, Biographies, Geography, and games - FunbrainFunbrain - online games, videos, books, and math activities for grades Pre-K to 8
- Henry Ford MuseumWalk alongside our country’s most famous innovators as they face great uncertainties and uncover lasting discoveries.
- Kirtland LibraryKirtland Library Home page - choose from many different databases, Ebooks, Overdrive, etc.
- Mahjong for kidsIt's our "free-to-play" Mahjong Solitaire game. We made it simpler yet still challenging this time - for kids to easily pick it up and play. Accessibility is also not an issue, as it plays directly from your browser!
- Math PlaygroundMath Playground– Math games for kids grades 1-6 with premium games currently available for free
- Michigan.gov - Department of Natural ResourcesRecreation Search features information on Michigan state parks and recreation areas, trails, campgrounds, accessible recreation, events and much more.
Use the filters to search for the amenities and activities you are most interested in, such as boat launches, equestrian trails, cabins, swimming beaches, mountain biking and more. - Michigan State Parks - DNRLearn more about Michigan state parks, trails, campgrounds, accessible recreation, events and much more. You can view state parks, recreation areas and state forest campgrounds on a map or as a list. Or, you can use the filters to search for the amenities and activities you are most interested in, such as equestrian trails, cabins, swimming beaches, mountain biking and more. Additional information can also be found at Michigan.gov/StateParks.
- NASA kids clubWelcome to NASA Kids’ Club – a place to play games and learn about NASA!
- National Gallery of Art -Kids ZoneNational Gallery of Art’s NGAkids Art Zone – for access to the NGA kids app which has interactive activities and art-making tools
- National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids – online games, videos, animal facts, and fun geography facts
- PBS Learning Media For StudentsPBS Learning Media for Students– free health, science, math and art videos and activities
- San Diego ZooExplore the San Diego Zoo
– animal fun facts, live cameras, games, art & craft projects, and printable coloring pages - Steve Spangler ScienceSteve Spangler Science– science experiment ideas and instructions
- Yellowstone National Park’s virtual toursYellowstone National Park's virtual tours
Visit Yellowstone from home.
Coronavirus Books for Children
- Coronavirus: A Book for Children Kindle EditionAmazon free book with Kindle app
Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this approachable and timely book helps answer these questions and many more, providing children aged 5-10 and their parents with clear and accessible explanations about the coronavirus and its effects - both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family’s day-to-day life.
Words of Inspiration from Chris Dier a Louisiana High School Teacher
- Chris Dier words of InspirationA high school teacher from Louisiana sending a beautiful letter to all high school seniors.
How to Activate A Kirtland Library Account for our Kirtland Students and Community
Here is the Link to our Kirtland Library Home Page https://www.kirtland.edu/library/
Fill out the Library Application by clicking on the "Fill Out Application" button blue box. Enter your information. You will receive an email confirmation with 24-48 hours from the Library staff.
Contact Us
Here's How:
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday - Grayling
Phone: 989-275-5000 x 246
Email: library@kirtland.edu Please allow 24-48 hours for response
For Answers to Library Questions, check out our Library FAQs
Meet Libbyapp.com by OverDrive
Enjoy Overdrive titles through this libbyapp.com. Ebooks and audiobooks are available.
Wide Open School.org - FREE
- Wide Open School.orgWide Open School.org has released it's program for free for all parents and teachers.
It includes: PBS, Scholastic, Khan Academy, National Geographic, Time for Kids, Noggins, National Head Start, Apple, Amplify, and much more.