Adult Resources

Henika District Library has a Study Aids section with materials for our patrons in a variety of subjects: career readiness, driving, ESL, and GRE prep. See the full list in our online catalog here.

A bookshelf filled with various study guides and preparation books for exams like GRE, MCAT, and PMP.

Henika has also has Languages section which contains materials to assist in learning new languages! See the full collection here.

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There are also wonderful resources available online through MeLCat (the Michigan e-Library Catalog), from book recommendations to home improvement to car repair!

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Adult Core Skills

Build your math skills, become a better reader, improve your writing, speaking or grammar, and become a U.S. Citizen.

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Computer Skills Center

Get started with your computer, use the internet, learn about popular software tools, learn computer graphics and illustration, and understand your…

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Career Exploration

Learn about careers and build your workplace skills.

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Career Preparation

Learn more about a career, search skills, or prepare for a job-related exam.

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Job & Career Accelerator

Build resumes and cover letters, find a career match, explore occupations, search for jobs and internships, prepare for an interview, view career…

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Auto Repair

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of vehicles.

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Small Engine Repair

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and…

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Small Business Reference Center

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and…

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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than…

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Legal Information Reference Center

Search over 12,800 state-specific legal forms by topic including Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes, and more. A majority of the full text legal…

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MyHeritage Library Edition

Family history/genealogy resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions…

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NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-…

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SeniorAdvice

Contains information on nursing homes and senior living options in Michigan.

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