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Your Government
Sanilac County District 1 Commissioner Jon Block
Sanilac County Clerk Leslie Hilgendorf
Michigan House of Representatives District 98 Gregory Alexander
Michigan Senate District 25 Dan Lauwers
US House of Representatives District 9 Lisa McClain
US Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters
Attorney General Dana Nessel
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Veterans Affairs | Michigan Attorney General
Veterans Affairs
Veteran’s Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified crisis responders who are there to help. Many of these responders are veterans themselves.
Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency 1-800-642-4838
Sign up for updates from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Emergency Assistance Form This form allows you to apply for many types of assistance, including help with utility costs and repairs relating to energy efficiency.
VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment
Disability housing grants for Veterans
Legal Information and Resources
National Veterans Legal Services Program NVLSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has worked since 1981 to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 22 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled.
Education and Career Resources
Yellow Ribbon Program Can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Employment Page
Free career guidance from Fortune 500 mentors can help Veterans find jobs Click the link to learn more about this program and how to participate.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gold Level Employers
HireMilitary helps veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find their next great job. The HireMilitary team of recruiters are all veterans and spouses and they understand firsthand the challenges of finding a role after leaving the military. Their experience can help translate skills to meaningful employment opportunities.
Michigan Attorney General
Dana Nessel
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Wellness
Crisis
Individuals in crisis, including those considering suicide, are urged to contact the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 800-985-5990 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 800-273-8255, TTY 1-800-799-4889 or chat online
MeL eResouces will help you dive further into health topics with these databases:
Alt Health Watch for holistic approaches to health care
Health Source Consumer Edition for patients
Physical/Mental Health
Occupational Wellness
Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness
Resources
Financial Literacy Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Michigan Reconnect Free tuition at your in-district community college to earn an associate degree or Pell-eligible skill certificate if you're 25+
Online Financial Wellness Games
ABCya (PreK-6+) The Leader in educational games for kids, founded by two teachers. This site contains many financially themed games like Money Bingo and Dolphin Feed.
Wise Pockets Library (Early Elementary) Wise Pockets knows a lot about earning, saving, and spending money. He also knows about lending and borrowing. He often helps his friends when they have money problems. Would you like to read a story about Wise Pockets and his friends?
Sheppard Software (Early Elementary) Scroll down to the "Money" section to find 7 math games involving money
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Online Games (Elementary School)
Barter Island: Robbie is shipwrecked and needs your help!
Road to the Fed: Journey through our nation’s history of central banking
Save and Spend Challenge: Learn how to budget and save for what you want
Great Minds Think Yes, Monte is a squirrel, but he’s also a money expert
U.S. Mint Coin Classroom (Elementary School) 17 games presented by the US Mint
Biz Kid$ (Elementary and Middle School) Biz Kid$ is a national financial literacy initiative based on the Emmy Award-winning public television series where kids teach kids about money and business.
Hit the Road (Middle School) Road trip across America while keeping your budget in mind. Inspired by Oregon Trail.
Financial Football (Middle and High School) Visa and the National Football League have teamed up to help teach financial concepts with Financial Football, a fast-paced, interactive game that engages students while teaching them money management skills.
Lights, Camera, Budget (Middle and High School) Choose to play as a middle or high school student, now movie producer! Create a 5-star movie with your $100 million budget.
iGrad (High School +) Play financial trivia and real-world simulator games
Misadventures in Money Management (High School +) An interactive graphic novel to avoid financial landmines.
The Uber Game (High School +) Can you make it in the gig economy?
CommonWealth (High School +) Considering the popularity and impact of video games, Commonwealth envisioned the potential of games to transform financial education and build the financial capability of consumers.
SPENT (High School +) Urban Ministries of Durham serves over 6,000 people every year. But you'd never need help, right? Prove it. Accept the Challenge
Built Your Stax (High School +) The investment game that lets you grow your wealth over 20 years. How high will your stax grow?
Credit Clash (High School +) Battle your way to the perfect credit score.
Occupational Wellness
For Employees | For Employers | Job Search | Available Jobs
Employees
Unemployment
Unemployment benefits have been extended to:
• Workers who have an unanticipated family care responsibility, including those who have childcare responsibilities due to school closures, or those who are forced to care for loved ones who become ill.
• Workers who are sick, quarantined, or immunocompromised and who do not have access to paid family and medical leave or are laid off.
• First responders in the public health community who become ill or are quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19.
A factsheet on how to apply for benefits can also be found here but has not been updated to reflect the new unemployment filing schedule. A massive increase in the number of people filing for unemployment has overburdened the system. The state is now asking that people adhere to the following schedule. Claims will be backdated to the date of lay off and you now have 28 days to file your claim. They are asking that you remain patient with longer webpage load times and busy signals.
Online Filing Schedule - Michigan.gov/UIA
- Last names beginning with letters A-L are asked to file claims on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays.
- Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
- Saturdays will be available for anyone to accommodate those who could not file during their allotted window.
Call Center Filing Schedule - 866-500-0017:
- Last names beginning with letters A-L are asked to call on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:00am – 6:00pm.
- Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to call on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am – 6:00pm.
- Fridays (8:00am – 6:00pm) will be available for anyone to accommodate those who could not file during their allotted window.
- Saturdays 7:00am - 2:00pm
Unemployment benefits will be paid for 28 weeks (up from 20 weeks).
If you are having difficulty with a claim, our state representative Shane Hernandez invites you to send an email to his office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will contact UIA on your behalf. Please include your Full Name, Phone Number, Address, Claim Number, Letter ID and a brief description of your problem.
Michigan Works! resources can be found at MichiganWorks.org or by calling 1-800-285-WORKS.
Paid Leave
H.R.6201 required employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers
Employers and Self-Employed Individuals
Help for Small Businesses
The MEDC [Michigan Economic Development Corporation] call center stands ready to support businesses looking for assistance through available state programs. For more information, visit www.michiganbusiness.org, www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19 or call 888.522.0103.
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative will utilize federal CARES Act funding to provide $10 million in grants to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Applications for businesses to apply will open on December 15, 2020 and will be reviewed on a “first-in” basis by the Michigan Municipal League Foundation.
Reopen Main Street A program of the MEDC, taking a look ahead at “new reality” possibilities and working to compile potential reopening strategies, ideas, hints and tips for businesses, business districts and organizations as we enter the COVID-19 recovery phase.
The Michigan Small Business Development Center can also provide resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The Small Business Administration has approved Governor Whitmer's request for statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Businesses can apply here. Don't forget about other federal resources available through the Small Business Administration.
S.3548 CARES Act includes those who are self-employed, independent contractors, and gig workers as small businesses.
Guide to the CARES Act by the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship.
There are also private grants available. Try researching Facebook Small Business Grants
Employees and Human Resources
Information about the interaction between COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act can be found through the Department of Labor.
The state is encouraging employers to participate in the Work Share program if possible. This allows employees to work reduced hours and qualify for partial unemployment. If no hours are available, they urge a "temporary leave" designation in lieu of "termination". You can find more on their website.
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has many resources available to employers through Back To Work Resources. These include assistance in locating talent, ensuring a safe work environment, and childcare costs.
Job Search
GotResumeBuilder.com will help you build your resume. This service is provided free through their community giveback program. Thank you, James! https://www.gotresumebuilder.
Pathfinder utilizes state-specific education and career information and lets you compare different options to find the path that’s right for you.
Available Jobs
Physical/Mental Health
Treatment | Michigan COVID Resources | Mindfulness and Meditation | Connect With Others | Find Purpose
Exercise | Eat Well | Sleep Well
Treatment
Local Resources | National Resources | Domestic Violence Help | Peer Support
Crisis
Individuals in crisis, including those considering suicide, are urged to contact the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 800-985-5990 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 800-273-8255, TTY 1-800-799-4889 or chat online
Local Resources
Deckerville Community Hospital 810-376-2835.
Sanilac County Community Mental Health 810-648-0330.
Sanilac County Mental Health Crisis Line 888-225-4447.
Sanilac County Alcohol, Drug & Counseling Services 810-648-4098 ext. 6.
National Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous 800-700-9063.
24 Hour Addiction Hotline 888-982-5198.
Live Another Day 866-932-5667. Curated, verified lists of treatment providers and resources.
The Summit Wellness Group - Loneliness Epidemic Provides information on loneliness and extensive resources.
Tulip Hill Recover - Resources for Latinx
Lexington Addiction Center - Resources for AAPI
Domestic Violence Help
Eva’s Place 866-336-7283
Blue Water Safe Horizons 888-985-5538.
Thumb Area Assault Crisis Center 800-292-3666.
Domestic Violence Support Group 810-648-3248.
Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline providing live, one-on-one crisis support for all victims, survivors, support people and professionals who serve them 24/7
- Call: 866-864-2338
- Text: 877-861-0222
- Chat: MCEDSV.org/chat
- TTY: 517-898-5533
Peer Support
MDHHS Warmline The warmline will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers. They are available 7 days a week, 10am-2am by calling 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).
Michiganders can now text "RESTORE" to Crisis Text Line By texting the keyword RESTORE to 741741, Michigan residents can have a confidential text conversation with a crisis counselor 24/7.
Michigan COVID Resources
K-12 Lessons | Stay Well
K-12 Lessons
Michigan Virtual Cares Portal allows parents, students, and educators to create a free account for access to hundreds of K-12 digital lessons on mental health and social emotional well-being. This will be available until the end of the 20-21 school year.
Stay Well
Stay Well gives an overview of resources available. Click on "Video Resources" and "Behavioral Health Guides" for access to videos, guides and tips for specific areas of support and populations.
Mindfulness and Meditation
eBooks | Headspace | Guided Meditations
eBooks
MeL eResources eBook Public Library Collection has helpful eBooks like:
The Mindfulness Tool Box
Mindfulness for Teen Worry
Ready Set Breathe: Mindfulness with Your Children
Meditation for Life
Meditation for Daily Stress
Tranquil Sitting: A Taoist Journal on Meditation.
Headspace
Headspace and Governor Whitmer have partnered to bring you Headspace’s science-backed meditation and mindfulness. Learn about meditation and mindfulness with the help of their whimsical cartoons and practice with the guided meditations for stress relief, sleep, and children. Headspace is recommended by Tim Ferriss, author of Tools of the Titans, Tribe of Mentors, and The 4-Hour Body.
Guided Meditations
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Connect With Others
Virtual Visits | Play | Discussion Groups | Cooperative Projects
Virtual Visits
Click on the links to see tutorials on how to use these virtual services.
Play
Here are some free games you can play with others.
Computer Games
Fortnite | Minecraft | World of Tanks | Magic: The Gathering Arena | Skyforge | Rift | Star Trek Online | Final Fantasy XIV | Lord of the Rings Online | Star Wars Online
App Games
Facebook Games | Risk | Uno | Monopoly | Words With Friends | Scrabble Go |
Quiz Up | Psych!
Discussion Groups
Find a discussion group based on your interests, or even a virtual book club! Here are some popular ones to start your search.
reddit | Quora | Goodreads Groups
Cooperative Projects
Library of Michigan and Michigan History Center COVID-19 Projects
Make a Veteran Smile | Citizen Science
Find Your Purpose
eBooks | Become a Virtual Volunteer | Create
eBooks
MeL eResources eBook Public Library Collection has helpful eBooks like:
The Big Picture
Unmask: Let Go of Who You’re Supposed To Be
Living the Life You Love
The Second Chance Revolution
Become a Virtual Volunteer
Look for opportunities to volunteer virtually. Here are some ideas, or use a search tool like Catchafire or VolunteerMatch:
Red Cross | United Nations | Smithsonian | Crisis Text Line | Project Gutenberg | DoSomething.org
Exercise
eBooks | Fitness Studio and Trainer Workouts | Yoga
eBooks
MeL eResources eBook Public Library Collection has helpful eBooks like:
Fitness For Dummies
The Complete Guide to Training with Free Weights
HIIT It!
Yoga Basics
Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners
Fitness Studio and Trainer Work Outs
Fitness Blender | MadFit | Blogilates | Alo Moves | Pamela Reif
Yoga
Yoga with Kassandra | Yoga with Adrienne | Purple Valley Ashtanga Yoga | Yoga By Candace
Eat Well
eBooks | Food Diary | Support
eBooks
MeL eResources eBook Public Library Collection has helpful eBooks like:
The Complete Mediterranean Diet
What the Health
The Modified Keto Cookbook
Eating Well, Living Better
Food Diary
Keeping a food diary can help you understand and improve your eating habits. Some important information to include:
What you ate
When you ate
How much you ate, and
How you feel
Read this Harvard Health Blog post for more information.
Photographic food diaries will automatically capture the What, When, and How Much. Evidence also suggests that this intervention at the time you are actually eating is more effective at changing habits. (Zepeda & Deal 2008).
You may also want to try these free apps:
My Fitness Pal | MyNetDiary | MyPlate Calorie Counter | Lifesum
Support
Find support and accountability by making a pact or bet with a friend, searching on your favorite social media platform, or with these free online support groups and forums:
MyFitnessPal | Weight Loss Buddy | FitClick | 3 Fat Chicks
Sleep Well
eBooks | Articles | Apps | YouTube
eBooks
MeL eResources eBook Public Library Collection has helpful eBooks like:
Sleep Sense
The Mystery of Sleep
Sink Into Sleep
Sleep Soundly Every Night
Articles
Mayo Clinic: Sleep Tips | Sleep Foundation: Tools and Tips | Northwestern: The UX of Getting Good Sleep: Resources for Better Sleep
Apps
These free apps might help you sleep better.
Calm | Headspace | Sleep Cycle | Relax and Sleep Well | Pzizz |
Relax Melodies: Sleep Sounds | Sleep TIme | Deep Sleep and Relax Hypnosis
YouTube
YouTube is also a great free resource. Search to find your favorite.
Guided Meditations and Sleep Stories: Michael Sealey | Relax for a While | Jason Stephenson | Meditation and Healing| Rebekah Borucki
Relaxing Music: Yellow Brick Cinema | Soothing Relaxation | Sleep Easy Relax | Body Mind Zone
Binaural Beats: Jason Stephenson’s Chakra Healing Music | Mindtune |
Greenred Productions | Eric Bartel
Nature Sounds: 321 Relaxing | Calm | Acerting Art | Relaxing White Noise
Activities
Bloggers are coming up with some really great lists of activities to do at home. Check out these from A Mighty Girl and Saved You a Spot. For additional local information and links, click below.
Get Outside | Crafting | Languages
Library of Michigan and Michigan History Center COVID-19 Projects
Make a Veteran Smile
Harry Potter at Home | Story Times | Drawing and Coloring
EGLE Online Activity Resources | MSU Science Festival | Henry Ford Museum
Animal Web Cams | Virtual Field Trips | Wildtalk | DNR Education Resources
Puppetry | Edutainment for Kids | Digital Escape Rooms | Puzzles
Open Educational Library | Open Educational Resources | Khan Academy
Recreation Safety | Cultural Exploration
Get Outside!
If space permits, now is a great time to get started on your garden! We would like to thank Brooke for sharing this wonderful resource on gardening with kids from Kremp Florist.
Recreation passports are now required to access state lands. Visit their COVID-19 response page for more information openings and amenities and Recreation Passport for information on how to purchase.
Crafting
Explore MeL eResource Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Pinterest also has some great ideas from some really creative people!
Languages
Learn a new language with Duolingo.
COVID-19: Save Your Story, Library of Michigan
The Library of Michigan is looking for volunteers to help them with their project. They are asking people to record their thoughts, feelings, and activities in diary form and submit them to the Library of Michigan. These can be as long or short as you like, written or video. For more information and ideas, visit their website for COVID-19: Save Your Story.
Collecting COVID-19, Michigan History Center
The Michigan History Center launched their own project to document COVID-19. They will archive stories and interviews, but are also asking for additional things like objects and photographs. For more information and ideas, visit their website for Collecting COVID-19.
Make a Veteran Smile
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency launches 'Make A Veteran Smile' calling for short videos and letters or cards to Michigan veterans with a goal of cheering up our patriots during these challenging times of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Harry Potter at Home
Join the Harry Potter at Home Hub for wonderful wizarding world activities! Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone is now available as a free eBook on Libby and audiobook at stories.audible.com
Story Times
Story Time From Space | StorylineOnline
Read Together Be Together | The Spanish Experiment
Quaran-Teen | Other Live Events | Authors Everywhere
Story Time From Space
Watch astronauts on the Space Station read children’s books and perform science demonstrations! Story Time From Space offers a delightful combination of science, literacy, and entertainment through its library of free, family-friendly videos.
StorylineOnline
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning and Daytime Emmy-nominated children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors including Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Chris Pine, Wanda Sykes, Justin Theroux, and Betty White reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations, helping to inspire a love of reading in children.
Read Together Be Together
Penguin and Random House, in partnership with Meredith/PARENTS, are launching *READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER. * Visit the website for a list of live stream events or explore their collection of videos.
The Spanish Experiment
Visit this website to listen to children's stories in Spanish.
Visita a esto sitio de web para escuchar a cuentas por niños en español.
Aiden Tyler, Quaran-Teen
Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen is a new and original middle-grade serial written and read in real-time by author Rex Ogle (Free Lunch). New episode every Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET
Live Events
Librarian Miss Staal has put together an amazing list of Live Events offered by authors and illustrators
Authors Everywhere
Authors Everywhere has a YouTube Channel with read alouds, activities, writing workshops and art demos!
Drawing and Coloring
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems | Draw Everyday with JJK | Coloring Pages
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
The author of popular children's books like the "Elephant and Piggie" and "Pigeon" series invites YOU into his studio every day for his Lunch Doodle. New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterward.
Draw Every Day with JJK
Daily, live art lessons from author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka. New York Times bestselling-author of Punk Farm, Lunch Lady, Jedi Academy, and Hey, Kiddo. Draw Every Day with JJK
Coloring Pages
If you have access to a printer at home, you can find free coloring pages from the following:
Smithsonian Article with links to museum submissions for the #ColorOurCollections campaign
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Online Activity Resources
EGLE Online Activity Resources has an extensive list of resources to promote environmental education
MSU Science Festival
The MSU Science Festival has moved online! Have a look at their digital presentation schedule, learn how to participate in their Citizen Science program, explore their collection of virtual tours and videos, or find STEAM activities you can do from home.
Henry Ford Museum Innovation Museum
Access The Henry Ford's Innovation Learning materials for students of all ages. Pre-made lesson plans to keep your students and children engaged in fun and educational activities.
Animal Web Cams
Check in on your furry friends!
Home Safari Facebook Live events by the Cincinnati Zoo
Panda Cam at the Atlanta Zoo
Penguin Cam at the Kansas City Zoo
Beluga Cam at the Georgia Aquarium
San Diego Zoo live cams
Houston Zoo live cams
Virtual Field Trips
Learn more through a virtual field trip.
Interactive Historical Virtual Reality Field Trips (Thanks, Lily!)
Tundra Connections: Polar Bears
Arconic Power and Propulsion Manufacturing, Whitehall, MI
Don't forget to dream of your next in person experience! Travel to One of the Top Zoos or Aquariums. Many thanks to Patricia and Tracy for passing this link on to us!
Wildtalk
On the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, released on the first of each month, Wildlife Division staff chew the fat and shoot the scat about all things habitat, feathers, and fur. With insights, interviews and listener questions answered on the air, you'll come away with a better picture of what's happening in the world of Michigan's wildlife.
Department of Natural Resources Education Resources
DNR Education Resources includes video nature lessons, virtual field trips, and fun activities.
Puppetry
Join the Center for Puppetry Arts for one of their Facebook Live events. Visit their website for upcoming events.
Edutainment for Kids
Nat Geo Kids | Michigan History for Kids | Scholastic
PBS and Sesame Street | Nick Jr | Disney
Nat Geo Kids
Nat Geo Kids has videos, games and more on subjects like animals, space, and geography.
Michigan History for Kids
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is opening its Michigan History for Kids website to EVERYONE for FREE for a limited time. To login, use username MHK and password 1234.
Scholastic
Scholastic has also opened their Scholastic Learn at Home resources for grades preK-9
PBS Kids and Sesame Street
PBS Kids has videos, games and more featuring your favorite PBS characters. Sesame Street fans? Explore more Sesame Street.
Nick Jr
Prefer Nick Jr?
Disney
Prefer Disney?
DigitalEscape Rooms
Some wonderful librarians put together digital escape rooms using Google Forms.
Puzzles
The Cooper Gallery turns one of the pieces of artwork into a Puzzle every day. Join the competition for the fastest time! Most are around 2 minutes.
Open Educational Library
Open Educational Library (ORL) is planned to include all Open Access book content worldwide on one platform for user-friendly discovery
Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resources OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy has long been one of the premier free online learning tools for people of all ages, and they are now offering daily schedules for children ages 4-18.
Recreation Safety Certification
You can earn your boating, snowmobile or ORV safety certificate from home with the DNR’s self-paced, online courses available at Michigan.gov/RecreationalSafety.
Cultural Exploration
Library of Congress
National Emergency Library Internet Archive
Metropolitan Opera | Detroit Symphony | Virtual Museum Tours
Blooming Botanical Gardens | The National Film Board of Canada
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has an extensive digital collection for you to explore. You can browse by subject, collection, or format.
National Emergency Library Internet Archive
National Emergency Library, a collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers, and libraries are closed. Here's a direct link to the Children's Library. Some question the legal and ethical standing of this collection.
Metropolitan Opera
Watch performances by the Metropolitan Opera.
Detroit Symphony
Watch performances by the Detroit Symphony.
Virtual Museum Tours
Visit any of these museums or exhibits from the comfort and safety of your own home!
National Museum of the United States Air Force, OH
NASA Glenn Research Center, OH
NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia
National Women's History Museum, Virginia
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Guggenheim Museum and Spiral Staircase, New York
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
The British Museum for an interactive experience, or go their homepage and scroll down to "Explore the collection"
Pergamon Museum, Berlin Artifacts from the ancient Greek city of Pergamon
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea
Blooming Botanical Gardens
U.S. Botanical Garden Washington, D.C.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA
New York Botanical Garden New York, NY
Brooklyn Botanic Garden New York, NY
Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA
Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO
Cheekwood Estate and Garden Nashville, TN
Portland Japanese Garden Portland, OR
Dubai Miracle Garden Dubai, UAE (Thanks to to Sky and the St Paul's family for this link!)
National Film Board of Canada
The National Film Board of Canada has over 4,000 films, documentaries, and short pieces available to stream for free and this includes a rich library of Indigenous content.
Online Resources
Deckerville Public Library Catalog
Ebooks and eResources
Activities
Your Government
Sanilac County Help Card
Wellness
Physical/Mental Health | Occupational Wellness | Financial Wellness
Skills Series
Deckerville Public Library Catalog
The Deckerville Public Library Catalog is where you can explore our collection from anywhere with an internet connection. Use the search bar to search for titles, authors, series, or subjects. After your search, a bar will appear on the left allowing you to Refine Search. Don't forget to check the "What's Hot" section for our Most Popular items, What's New, and Book Lists.
Log into your account on the upper right to access additional features. You just need your library card number and your password/phone number (do not enter "810"). Once logged in, you can:
- Reserve materials
- Automatically reserve new materials from specific authors. If you don't see your favorite authors, we can add them.
- Request materials
- Renew checked out materials
- Bookmark materials to check out later
- Select what notifications you would like to receive.
Ebooks and eResources
eBooks and Magazines | Audiobooks | MeL eResources | Comics
Libby
Read eBooks or magazines and listen to audiobooks on your mobile device with the Libby app from Overdrive.
Login:
1. Download the Libby app
2. Select your Library Name
3. Enter your Library Card Number, with "p" in front (example: p1234)
4. Enter your password. This is the phone number on your library account. Do not include your area code if your number starts with (810).
Contact the library if you are having any trouble logging in. You can also view the Libby Getting Started video for more information.
Thanks to the Columbia Township Library for this helpful graphic!
MeL eResources
Available to all Michigan residents. Your location will need to be confirmed by automatic location services, state ID number, or library card information. https://www.mel.org/az.php
Scroll down to find the following resources and more in alphabetical order:
Health Information:
Alt Health Watch (holistic approaches to health care)
Health Source Consumer Edition (for patients)
Nonfiction Learning Exploration:
Academic Search Complete (peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles)
Biography Reference Center (full-text biographies)
Britannica (multiple grade levels)
Explora (multiple grade levels)
Michigan History Magazine
Middle Search Plus
PebbleGo (learning tool for grades preK-3)
School Center (for grades 4-12
World Book (Early Learning and World Book Kids)
eReading
eBooks (Academic, Business, High School, K-8, Public Library)
Newspaper Source Plus
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
Crafting
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Make Way for Books App
The Make Way for Books App has plenty of fun, easy, and educational activities you can do with your child using what you already have at home. Read books in English and Spanish together directly on your phone or tablet for free — anytime, anywhere. You can download the bilingual Make Way for Books App now for free on Apple devices as well as Android devices. For more information, watch this video or video en español.
The Children's Book Council
Publisher Online Resources Looking for fun and educational resources, activities, discussion guides, teacher guides and more to share with children of all ages?
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online.
OpenStax
OpenStax publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed college textbooks that are absolutely free online and low cost in print. OpenStax is part of Rice University, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable corporation.
books.google is another place to search for free eBooks
Audiobooks
LibriVox
LibriVox has free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers from around the world. They are are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, iPods or other mobile device, or to burn onto a CD.
Comics
19 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged Organized into Middle Grade and Young Adult, this article is a great resource for all of our comic lovers!
Free Comics, and Resources on COVID-19, in Graphic Form These comics are more focused on COVID-19 information, but also includes a great list of free comics and activities
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Applying for a library card is easy! You'll need current and valid ID with photo, name and address (driver's license / state identification card) and just a little bit of time to fill out a borrower's application. Minors will need a parent or legal guardian present to sign the application and be listed as the responsible party. Legal guardians must provide proof (via copy of court order). You can also sign up for a card online through our catalog. Just click "Sign Up" in the upper right corner and follow the steps.
Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Policies
Freedom of Information Act Summary
Library of Things Lending Policy
Children and Vulnerable Adults in the Library Policy
Virtual Meetings and Remote Meeting Attendance
Stay tuned for more.
Closures & Special Hours
| December 24, 2025 |
Closed |
| December 31, 2025 |
Closed |
| July 4, 2026 |
Closed |
| November 25, 2026 |
Close at 5pm |
| December 25, 2026 |
Closed |
| December 26, 2026 |
Closed |
For weather or power-related closings, please listen to WMIC (660 AM) or visit Sanilac Broadcasting. The library's Facebook page will also have relevant closing information.
Library Director
Jennifer Kisbany
Library Board
The six members of the Library Board of Trustees are elected by voters residing in the Village of Deckerville.
Pursuant to statute, library board members are responsible for approving the expenditures of all funds credited to the Library, adopting an annual budget for the library, appointing a library director and setting policies regarding the use of the Library. The board also has the responsibility to see that adequate funding is provided and to adopt short and long-range plans for the library's future growth and development.
| David West | President |
| Brian Kartanys | Vice President |
| Susan Watts | Treasurer |
| Karen Bennett | Secretary |
| Debbie Salowitz | Trustee |
| Trustee |
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, library board meetings are always open to the public and are held in the library at 7 p.m. - unless otherwise posted.
| 2026 Board Meeting Schedule | |
| January | 12 |
| February | 9 |
| March | 9 |
| April | 13 |
| May | 11 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 13 |
| August | 10 |
| September | 14 |
| October | 12 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 14 |
Library History
The building where the Deckerville Public Library is housed had a prior life as an Episcopal Church built in 1880. It was a prefabricated building that came by ship and then was transported via wagons to the present site.
In December of 1923 at the Women's Club meeting, a motion was made to establish a library for the village of Deckerville. Consequently, a meeting of the Board of Managers was held at the Farmer's State Bank of Deckerville on July 21, 1924. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. George B. Forrester with eight members present. Mrs. Clement made a motion that the library be called "The Deckerville Public Library" and Mrs. McClusky seconded the motion. A corporation was formed with $326.31 in the treasury and Deckerville Public Library was officially formed.
The group voted and agreed to pay the Diocese of Michigan $250.00 for the Episcopal Church and the lot in which it sits. The Women's Club invited the Hypatian Club to join them in the establishment of the library. Together they worked at raising funds and by year's end they had 300 books for the library's collection.
The corporation lasted for a total of 21 years and then it was proposed that the library be turned over to the Village of Deckerville to be used for at least 25 years. At the November 5th Village Council meeting in 1945, the terms and conditions were accepted and on August 15, 1946 the library corporation was dissolved and thus the library became village property.
In 1966, the library underwent renovations and four years later, in 1970, the building's exterior was clad in white aluminum siding. Landscaping was added in 1972.
Eight years later, in 1980, an addition which was designed in the same style as the original church structure was built onto the east-side of the building. This addition nearly tripled the size of the library and allowed for the library's collection to significantly expand.
In 1999, Deckerville Public Library became fully automated with a computerized system. July of 2005, Deckerville Public Library went live on MeLCat and began participating in statewide interlibrary loan.
During August 2014, the library's carpeting was replaced which required the entire collection to be boxed up and the shelving units dismantled. The library reopened a week later with new carpeting and all of the books returned to the shelves. It was a BIG project, but thanks to a fabulous crew of volunteers, many hands made light work!
In May 2015, Deckerville Public Library went live with a new library management system (Apollo by Biblionix) which provides online access to the library's catalog and patron accounts.
Volunteer
We are always grateful for a little extra help! Most volunteers will not interact with the public, but there are still many activities you could assist us with. Please read our Volunteers and Background Check policies above and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a Volunteer Application.
Contact Us
3542 North Main Street PO Box 8
Deckerville, Michigan 48427
Phone: (810) 376-8015
Fax: (810) 376-8593
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Services
Borrowing | Interlibrary Loan | Computers and WiFi | Printing and Copying | Faxing | Exam Proctoring
Borrowing
- Books and audiobooks may be borrowed for 2 weeks and renewed twice.
- Magazines may be borrowed for 1 week
- DVDs may be borrowed for 2 days - $2, there is an additional $1/day rental fee until returned. Additional rental days only accrue on days the library is open. Educational DVDs are free.
DPL does not charge late fees for books, audiobooks, or magazines. There are still fines for lost or damaged materials. Materials are considered lost when they have been checked out for 4 rental periods.
Interlibrary Loan
If we don't have an item in our collection, a library staff member would be happy to make a request via MeLCat -- our interlibrary loan service.
MeLCat is an online statewide catalog and delivery service that allows patrons of hundreds participating Michigan libraries to borrow materials - books, movies, CDs and more - from all over the state and have them delivered to their home library.
If you're looking for help on searching MeLCat, feel free to ask a library staff member or visit the MeLCat help page.
Computers and WiFi
The library has 3 computers available for public use.
- Minors will need to have a library card with internet privilege given by a parent/guardian
- Minors, age 12 and under, will need to have a parent/guardian sit with them while using the computer
The library has open WiFi, comfortable seating with easy access to outlets for your portable electronic devices. Our extended WiFi is available from outside of the building. Look for Deckerville Library_2GEXT and Deckerville Library_5GEX.
Printing and Copying
- Black & White Photocopy - $0.10 per page
- Color Photocopy - $0.25 per page
- Black & White Printer - $0.10 per page
- Color Print - $0.25 per page
Patrons printing from the computers/internet are responsible for what they send to the printer.
Faxing
- Fax number is: (810) 376-8593
- $1.00 per page to send and receive
