Reading Suggestions for Kids - Michigan City Public Library

Picture Books

Looking for great picture books? You’ll find books that are sure to captivate the imagination in our free Picture Books eNewsletter. Subscribe now.

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Kids' Books

Find out what’s new and cool! We’ll suggest fun and fascinating fiction and nonfiction for elementary school and middle school students in our free Kids’ Books and Tween Reads eNewsletters. Subscribe now.

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eBooks & eAudiobooks

Axis 360

Browse, check out, and download eBooks and eAudiobooks from Michigan City Public Library using the Axis 360 app! It’s simple — just download the app on your device, find our library, and log in using your library card number and PIN. Don’t know your PIN? Click here to reset your PIN. If you need more help, please call the Circulation Desk at 219-873-3042, email, or stop by in person. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now for an eCard.

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ComicsPlus

Read all the comics! With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Every title is available 24/7, with instant access and unlimited use!

Includes popular titles like Big Nate, Disney Princesses, Minecraft, and Peanuts, timely non-fiction, and graphic novel adaptations of classic titles like The Wind in the Willows and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Find out more…

Patrons need a current Michigan City library card and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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eBooks on EBSCOhost

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Available through INSPIRE.

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Book Sites

Axis 360 eBooks & eAudiobooks

Find popular fiction and non-fiction for kids! Download eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Axis 360 app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Axis 360. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

ComicsPlus

Read all the comics! With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Every title is available 24/7, with instant access and unlimited use!

Gale eBooks

Hundreds of non-fiction books that you can read online, covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Book Connections

Book readings, author/illustrator interviews, book trailers, audiobook performances, book-related activities, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

eBook K-8 Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Available through INSPIRE.

NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.