Research & Tutorials

Taylor Community Library offers a range of free online resources to help you learn and grow. Unless otherwise noted, these resources can be accessed at home using your library card number and PIN.

Ancestry Library Edition

IN LIBRARY USE ONLY

Search billions of genealogy documents-- including census, military, immigration, birth and death records-- in the library version of Ancestry.com.

For the duration of the library’s closure due to COVID-19, we are proud to offer remote access to Ancestry Library Edition.

Creativebug

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Michigan eLibrary

The largest selection of free academic research databases, tutorials, and learning resources. Visit Michigan eLibrary for a full listing. Popular resources include:

AtoZdatabases

Provides detailed information on businesses and individuals, including background and criminal history search features

Auto Repair Source

Vehicle repair information, including schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls.

Access over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT, and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and US Citizenship. Also includes job seeker resources.

MyHeritage Library Edition

Family history and genealogy records from US, Europe, Latin America and other regions.

NoveList Plus

Find reading recommendations for fiction and nonfiction based on your favorite titles, authors, and genres.