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Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships

The Saginaw Community Foundation has provided more than $2.3 million to area students to help with the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education. They now administer about 150 scholarships, helping to fulfill the wishes of donors who want to provide financial support to promising students in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout Michigan.

 

College Board

College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Register for the SAT or get ready with official practice tests and questions. There are separate pages for students, parents and educators.

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

U.S. Department of Education free application for Federal Student Aid.

Community Resources

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Apply for employment and volunteer opportunities with the Public Libraries of Saginaw.

 

Michigan Activity Pass (MAPS)

Did you know that your library card can be your best travel companion? Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card! You can "check out" FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.

Pressbooks Self-Publishing Platform

Design your own books, newsletters, poetry, novels, and any other written content in digital and print-ready formats using Pressbooks. Start creating by logging in with your BiblioBoard Library username and password. Don’t have an account? You’ll have an opportunity to create one on the next page. Click to get started.

Saginaw Teen Reads Blog

Check out the latest teen book reviews in a blog just for you!

Saginaw Teen Reads Blog

Booklist Reader

Librarian approved book and audiobook recommendations for all ages.

Databases

21 Things 4 Students

21 Things 4 Students
Educational and online resource to help students improve their technology proficiency and meet or exceed the Michigan eighth grade technology proficiency requirements.

Biography Reference Center

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More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica Fundamentals
Pre K - 2nd grade. Activity-centered learning to explore, play, read, and build technology skills. Letters, numbers, geography, shapes and much more are included.

Britannica School

Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. People, countries, science, animals, current events, and biographies.

Britannica School - Elementary

Britannica School - Elementary
Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people in articles, media, and a world atlas. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.

Britannica School - High

Britannica School - High
High School and adult. Primary sources for quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and much more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles and interactive resources are available.

Britannica School - Middle

Britannica School - Middle
Grades 5-7. Homework help and discovery learning. Explore maps, photos, articles, famous people and places, compare countries, and tour the U.S.A.

College Admissions Test Preparation

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Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

College Board

College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Register for the SAT or get ready with official practice tests and questions. There are separate pages for students, parents and educators.

Discovery Education: WebMATH

Discovery Education: WebMATH
This site is composed of many math "fill-in-forms" into which you can type the math problem you're working on. Linked to these forms is a powerful set of math-solvers, that can instantly analyze your problem, and when possible, provide you with a step-by-step solution, instantly!

Early World of Learning

Early World of Learning
Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world learning about colors, numbers and other fun things. Strengthen reading foundations with stories, activities and videos. Explore the Know It encyclopedia designed especially for early readers. Includes materials for educators.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Grades PreK - 5. Bilingual resources - visual dictionary, world of animals, encyclopedia articles, and Spanish language newspapers. Eight categories to browse: arts, history and government, people, places, plants and animals, science and mathematics, sports and hobbies, and world religions. The visual dictionary includes thousands of images and more than 12,000 labels. Save, print, or email content.

Fact Monster

Fact Monster
Fact Monster contains categories in world, United States, people, science, math & money sports and more. This site has age appropriate blogs where kids can post questions. Click on the homework center link to access material by subject quickly.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

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Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Includes Study of Science--Earth Science, Geography and Geology c. 2017 and the Life & Career Skills Series--Employment, Personal Finance, Health & Wellnes and Social Skills.

High School Equivalency Center

High School Equivalency Center
Use tests, eBooks, and tutorials to assess and build your skill levels in reading, writing and math and prepare for the GED® Test in English and Spanish.

History Reference Center

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Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures. 

Khan Academy

Khan Academy
Video tutoring for math, science, economics, arts and humanities, computing, test prep and more. Login is not required. Click on "subjects" then select a topic to locate video tutorials.

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library
Test Prep/Jobs/Careers. Seven interactive learning centers of academic and licensing/certification practice tests, elementary level testing for math and reading, and skills building tools. Click "More" for centers links. Learning centers: High School Equivalency, College Preparation, College, Career, Adult Learning, School, and Recursos para Hispanohablantes.

MasterFile Complete

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Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, Lexile Reading levels, State standards; even books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author.

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 400 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Quiz Hub

QuizHub
Educational Quiz Games: Be Curious, Read for Pleasure, Learn for Fun!

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
The Saginaw Community Foundation has provided more than $2.3 million to area students to help with the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education. They now administer about 150 scholarships, helping to fulfill the wishes of donors who want to provide financial support to promising students in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout Michigan.

School Center

School Center
Grades 4 through 12 skills improvement in math, writing and grammar, reading comprehension, social studies, and vocabulary and spelling through tests, eBooks, and tutorials. U.S. Constitution study and review.

World Book Kids

World Book Kids
Grades PreK - 5 Contains nine content categories: Pictures and Videos, World of Animals, Activities, Maps and More, Games, Important People, Compare Places, Science Projects, and Dictionary. Also includes support and educator sections.