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Nine Goblins
Nine Goblins
by T. Kingfisher
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Nine Goblins, a novella of low fantasy and high mischief.
Crux
Crux
by Gabriel Tallent
In this story of intense friendship and grit, two down-and-out teens escape the hopelessness of their lives and chase a different future through rock climbing.
Falling Apart & Other Gifts from the Universe
Falling Apart & Other Gifts from the Universe
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Two disparate people–lost in their own way–find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.
Happy Nordic Knits
Happy Nordic Knits
by Une Cecilie Oksvold
Happy Nordic Knits offers colorful, cozy outdoor sweaters and accessories, blending Norwegian knitting traditions with modern, vibrant designs perfect for any adventure in nature.
Star of the Show: My Life On Stage
Star of the Show: My Life On Stage
by Dolly Parton
A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive.
The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary
The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary
by Hana Videen
Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from pets and farm animals to the wild creatures of field and forest, have remained the same since medieval times. But the words used to name and describe them have often changed beyond recognition…
Chris Makes a Friend
Chris Makes a Friend
by Alex Gino
Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren’t bad — they just don’t let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. And her sister, Becca, is the opposite, never sitting still and never being quiet…
A Surprise for Willow
A Surprise for Willow
by Bea Jackson
Lily the fairy tries to help her human friend, Willow, overcome her stage fright in this first chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.
Choir Grrrl
Choir Grrrl
by Ashley Granillo
Thirteen-year-old Alondra was born into a musical family. Her dad, the former frontman of a famous alt-rock band, expects her and her sisters to follow in his footsteps. The girls have formed their own band, which will open for their dad during his comeback tour. Despite secretly liking quieter music, Alondra is committed to preparing for the tour.
Meet the Smushkins
Meet the Smushkins
by Claudia Rueda
The Smushkins are looking for a house, but what makes a good house for the Smushkins? They all agree: there must be lots of light, a big table everyone can sit on to look out the window, and an apple tree. Oh, and a playground and an ice cream cart! But most of all, a good house for the Smushkins is a house full of Smushkins!
Death by Whoopee Cushion
Death by Whoopee Cushion
by Vicki Grant
The best Halloween costumes. The funniest pranks. An endless supply of chocolate fudge that looks exactly like dog poo. Most kids would love it if their parents owned a joke store. But twelve-year-old Manya isn’t like most kids. She’s not interested in the cheap laughs at Pranks a Million. She loves science. She wants to save the world.
Mammals of Michigan (2025)
Mammals of Michigan (2025)
by Stan Tekiela
The Mammals of Michigan Field Guide features all 66 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!
Bugonia
Bugonia
by Yorgos Lanthimos
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good
by Jon M. Chu
Elphaba, cast out as the Wicked Witch, hides in the forest, fighting for Oz’s oppressed Animals and seeking to reveal the Wizard’s lies. Glinda, now a beloved public figure, enjoys fame in Emerald City but is troubled by her lost bond with Elphaba. As she tries to reconcile them, tensions rise, affecting Boq, Fiyero, and Nessarose, especially when a girl from Kansas arrives.
Tron: Ares
Tron: Ares
by Joachim Roenning
Fifteen years after Sam Flynn’s attempt to retrieve his father Kevin from the Grid, ENCOM and Dillinger Systems – led by former ENCOM executive Ed Dillinger’s grandson Julian – race to bring digital constructs into reality.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The Conjuring: Last Rites
by Michael Chaves
Inspired by the harrowing true story of the Smurl family haunting, The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the final appearance of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. When a quiet Pennsylvania home becomes ground zero for a relentless supernatural siege, not everyone will make it out unscathed.
The Shrouds
The Shrouds
by David Cronenberg
Long fascinated by the ways that technology is transforming our bodies and minds, David Cronenberg returns with one of his most profound personal films, an audacious, elegiac exploration of grief, mortality, and love wrapped in the guise of a corporate-espionage thriller.
The Naked Gun (2025)
The Naked Gun (2025)
by Akiva Schaffer
Only one man has the particular set of skills – to lead Police Squad and save the world.
Digital Library
Bookflix
BookFlix pairs animated stories with nonfiction eBooks to build early literacy skills for young readers. Perfect for PreK–Grade 3 and free with your library card.
Bookflix
Library Card Required
BookFlix pairs animated stories with nonfiction eBooks to build early literacy skills for young readers. Perfect for PreK–Grade 3 and free with your library card.
cloudLibrary
Enjoy thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your device anytime with cloudLibrary. Just download the app, log in with your library card, and start reading or listening instantly.
cloudLibrary
Library Card Required
Enjoy thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your device anytime with cloudLibrary. Just download the app, log in with your library card, and start reading or listening instantly.
Historical Newspapers: Detroit Free Press
Browse the collection of Newspaper archives from the Detroit Free Press spanning from 1831-1999.
Historical Newspapers: Detroit Free Press
Library Card Required
Browse the collection of Newspaper archives from the Detroit Free Press spanning from 1831-1999.
hoopla
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
hoopla
Library Card Required
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
KDL’s What’s Next®: Books in Series
Discover the next book in your favorite fiction series with this easy-to-use database. Search by author, series name, or book title to keep your reading list in order.
KDL's What's Next®: Books in Series
Library Card Required
Discover the next book in your favorite fiction series with this easy-to-use database. Search by author, series name, or book title to keep your reading list in order.
Libby
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with Libby—the easy-to-use library app by OverDrive.
Libby
Library Card Required
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with Libby—the easy-to-use library app by OverDrive.
cloudLibrary
Enjoy thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your device anytime with cloudLibrary. Just download the app, log in with your library card, and start reading or listening instantly.
cloudLibrary
Library Card Required
Enjoy thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your device anytime with cloudLibrary. Just download the app, log in with your library card, and start reading or listening instantly.
hoopla
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
hoopla
Library Card Required
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
Libby
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with Libby—the easy-to-use library app by OverDrive.
Libby
Library Card Required
Borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with Libby—the easy-to-use library app by OverDrive.
hoopla
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
hoopla
Library Card Required
Stream or download movies, TV shows, eBooks, audiobooks, and music with your library card. hoopla is available anytime, with no waitlists or late fees.
Kanopy
Stream critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and educational videos for free with your library card. Kanopy offers on-demand access with no ads or late fees.
Kanopy
Library Card Required
Stream critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and educational videos for free with your library card. Kanopy offers on-demand access with no ads or late fees.
Mango Languages
Learn over 70 languages online or through the app with interactive lessons that build real-world conversation skills. Free with your library card!
Mango Languages
Library Card Required
Learn over 70 languages online or through the app with interactive lessons that build real-world conversation skills. Free with your library card!
MeL
Can’t find what you want from your local library’s catalog? Try Michigan’s state-wide catalog. Wait times for materials ordered from MeL may take longer than ordering from your local catalog.
MeL
Library Card Required
Can’t find what you want from your local library’s catalog? Try Michigan’s state-wide catalog. Wait times for materials ordered from MeL may take longer than ordering from your local catalog.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find great books for kids in grades K–8 with read-alikes, genre guides, and reading level searches. Free with your library card.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Library Card Required
Find great books for kids in grades K–8 with read-alikes, genre guides, and reading level searches. Free with your library card.
NoveList Plus
Discover your next great read with book recommendations, read-alikes, and genre guides for all ages and interests. Free with your library card.
NoveList Plus
Library Card Required
Discover your next great read with book recommendations, read-alikes, and genre guides for all ages and interests. Free with your library card.
Salem-South Lyon Digital Archives
Browse digitized South Lyon Herald issues from 1929–2007 in the library, with 2008–2016 available on CD. Remote access to 1929–1945 issues is available through Clarke Historical Library.
Salem-South Lyon Digital Archives
In-library use only
Browse digitized South Lyon Herald issues from 1929–2007 in the library, with 2008–2016 available on CD. Remote access to 1929–1945 issues is available through Clarke Historical Library.
Scholastic Teachables
Access thousands of ready-to-use worksheets, lesson plans, and educational activities for PreK–Grade 6. Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to support learning at home or in the classroom.
Scholastic Teachables
Library Card Required
Access thousands of ready-to-use worksheets, lesson plans, and educational activities for PreK–Grade 6. Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to support learning at home or in the classroom.