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Gear Up for Success: Back-to-School Resources

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Back-to-School Resources at Plymouth District Library

As the new school year approaches, we are here to support students, teachers, and families with a wide range of resources, activities, and tools to ensure a successful academic year.

Comprehensive Book Collection With over 212,000 physical titles in circulation, our library offers an extensive collection of books to support every subject and interest. Whether you’re looking for learning guides, novels, or research materials, our shelves are stocked to meet your needs.

Robust Online Resources Our digital library extends beyond the physical collection, providing access to e-books, e-audiobooks, movies, shows, music, and research tools. These resources are available anytime, anywhere, making it easier for students to learn and explore on the go. One that you should try this school year is Learning Express, part of MEL (Michigan eLibrary) available via our website.

Tutoring Services During the school year, we offer free tutoring through the National Honor Society (NHS), providing students with the academic support they need to excel in their studies.

Early Literacy Support For our younger patrons, we host storytimes and book clubs, to foster a love for reading from an early age.

Exploration and Learning Beyond the Classroom Our library is a hub for exploration and creativity. We offer educational and fun programs for all ages, including technology and creativity tools in our lab, STEAM exploration kits, and board games. These resources provide hands-on learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.

College and Exam Preparation For those preparing for college, our College Search collection offers valuable guides, such as:
Get into any college : the insider’s guide to getting into a top college by Gen Tanabe
Colleges worth your money : a guide to what America’s top schools can do for you by Andrew Belasco
HBCU made : a celebration of the black college experience by Ayesha Rascoe
The K&W guide to colleges for students with learning differences by Marybeth Kravets
The ultimate scholarship book 2025 : billions of dollars in scholarships, grants and prizes by Gen Tanabe

Exam collection includes essential prep materials like
Kaplan ACT Prep Plus 2025
Princeton Review Digital Sat Prep, 2025 : 4 Full-length Practice Tests 2 in Book + 2 Adaptive Tests Online + Review + Online Tools
AP English literature & composition prep 2023

Special Resources for Teachers Teachers will find a wealth of resources tailored to their needs, including materials for lesson planning, classroom support, and professional development.

Going back to school can be a major shift for everyone, but we hope this list makes it easier and on the first day of school and all year long.