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Automotive and Engines Business and Finance Digital Downloads Employment and Jobs Genealogy Government Health Languages Libraries and Catalogs Literature and Reading Local Interest Newspapers, Periodicals, and Magazines Schools Taxes Automotive and Engines Chilton's Car Repair online. Looking for a new or used car? We have multiple car magazines available in the library, including Consumer Reports. TOP Business and Finance Copies of Value Line Investment Surveys and Morningstar Mutual Funds are available in the library. The Mel.org Business Gateway has a wealth of business information, including but not limited to information on filing for Unemployment Benefits, job postings and career exploration, business start-up information, and company data for Michigan, the U.S. and the world. TOP Digital Downloads Up North Digital Collection Ebooks and Audiobooks available through OverDrive. Download these titles to your home computer for enjoyment, or transfer them to a portable device (eReader, Nook, mp3 player, etc.). Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 33,000 free ebooks to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device. Book Share An accessible online library for people with print disabilities. NetLibrary through MeL The Library of Michigan has made approximately 25,000 electronic books (eBooks) available to the people of Michigan through the Web site www.mel.org on the NetLibrary database. These are available through the Internet and do not require a special eBook reader device. There are mainly reference books; however, hundreds of classics are also available. Many reference books are too expensive for small libraries to purchase, but are now available via eBooks. Access to eBooks is available at the Library or from your home once you have set up an access account using a Michigan driver's license. All eBook texts are keyword searchable. Please note that this database requires a Michigan driver's license when not accessing this site at the library. TOP Employment Michigan Works job-hunt.org Benzie Area Christian Neighbors BACN offers a Computer Lab that is open daily to the public for resume building, education needs and job searches. A skilled aide is available during open hours to lend a hand to users with their needs and questions. Visit the link above to find current operating hours. The Mel.org Business Gateway has a wealth of business information, including but not limited to information on filing for Unemployment Benefits, job postings and career exploration, business start-up information, and company data for Michigan, the U.S. and the world. TOP Genealogy Ancestry Library Edition BSDL now offers access to Ancestry® Library Edition. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. This database can only be accessed within the library using the following link: http://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com. The 1940's Census can be found at http://1940census.archives.gov/. Frankfort High School Alumni page Class photos and full year books for dating from 1868 to present day. Benzie County Cemetery Index and Tombstone Project Benzie County Newspapers Surname Index Mel.org Genealogy Gateway Please note that this database requires a Michigan driver's license when not accessing this site at the library. TOP Government City of Frankfort Benzie County United States Government 2010 Census Local Census Information. TOP Health Munson’s Community Health Library Located at the south entrance of the Munson Community Health Center, is a lending library open to community members and health care professionals. The Library provides access to information to help inform people about their health concerns, health care decisions, and wellness. The collection includes books and videos written for the lay-person covering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine, in addition to anatomical models, access to the Internet, and health care databases for research. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (closed 12 - 12:30 pm) Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm For more information, call (231) 935-9265, fax (231) 935-9267, or email Library-MCHCCommunityHealth@mhc.net. Online Catalog Search the health library's online catalog of books, videos, DVDs, newsletters, and models. If you have questions about how to access these materials, please call the Library at (231) 935-9265. Mel.org Health Gateway Please note that this database requires a Michigan driver's license when not accessing this site at the library. TOP Languages BBC Languages Free online language learning: courses, audio, video and games, including the alphabet, phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, activities and tests. TOP Libraries and Catalogs MeLCat Order books, audiobooks, and other materials from libraries all around the state to be delivered to Benzie Shores. Worldcat.org Search for items in libraries around the world. TOP Literature and Reading Visit our Reader Advisory page. TOP Local Interest Benzie Area Website Directory Click here for a list of local history files that are kept at the library. These files include photos, letters, and newspaper clippings and can be viewed at the library. Local Newspaper Archive Our popular digital archive of the Benzie Record, Record Patriot, Benzie Banner, and more. TOP Newspapers, Periodicals, and Magazines Benzie County Newspapers This database has an almost complete digital archive of the Benzie Record, Record Patriot, and Benzie Banner from 1888-2010. Also, the Benzonia Citizen from 1870-1871. Click here for a list of the newspapers missing from this collection. If you have any of these missing editions, please consider loaning them to the library for digitization. Traverse City Record Eagle Chicago Tribune Detroit Free Press Lansing State Journal New York Times Full-text editions of many newspapers are available at MeL (Michigan Electronic Library) TOP Schools Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Benzie County Central Schools TOP Taxes Federal Taxes The IRS website contains printable tax forms and tax information for your federal income taxes. State Taxes The Michigan Department of Treasury website contains printable tax forms and tax information for your Michigan state income taxes. TOP
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