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Databases and Links

Databases


Local History and Genealogy

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Databases

Ancestry.com
This database may only be accessed from computers in the library.


Databases

HeritageQuest Online
A large resource for census data, family records, and local histories. This collection assembles every extant U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.



Reference

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MeL: The Michigan eLibrary
MeL databases contain full-text articles from magazines, journals and newspapers as well as digital books.


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Reference USA
The No. 1 source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies


 

 


Accelerated Reading Lists

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Ballard Elementary
You can check to see if a book is part of the Ballard Accelerated Reader program right from this website. The books are listed in order by title, author and book level.


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Brandywine Merritt Elementary
The Merritt Elementary accelerrated reader list is available online. The books are listed by title, author and book level.


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Christ the King School
The AR list for Christ the King is available online, sorted by title, author and book level.


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Howard Ellis Elementary
You can check to see if a book is part of the Howard-Ellis Accelerated Reader program right from this website. The books are in order by title, author and book level.



Area Library Catalogs

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Lakeland Heath Resources Library
Allows you to search for books held by the Lakeland Health Resources Libraries in Niles and St. Joseph.


Academic Libraries
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Franklin D. Schurz Library - IUSB


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Fred L. Matthews Library at SMC


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James White Library at Andrews University


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University of Notre Dame Libraries


Indiana Public Libraries
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Elkhart Public Library


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La Porte County Public Library


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Mishawaka-Penn_Harris Public Library


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St. Joseph County Public Library (South Bend)


Michigan Public Libraries
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Berrien Springs Community Library


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Buchanan District Library


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Cass District Library


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Dowagiac District Library


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Lincoln Township Public Library


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Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library (St. Joseph, MI)


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Van Buren District Library



Federal Information

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U.S. Census
Census information includes population and economic information.


Government
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Federal Law Links
Access to the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations and other federal law resources.


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The Official Website of the U.S. Government
This massive website includes information on all the activities of the U.S. government.


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U.S. Congressman Fred Upton
Upton represent's Michigan's 6th district which includes all of Berrien and Cass Counties.


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U.S. Senator Carl Levin
Levin represents all of Michigan in the US Senate.


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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
Stabenow represents all of Michigan in the U.S. Senate.



Michigan Information

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A Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords
A 65 page guide to tenant-landlord relations that defines terms, covers common occurrences between tenants and landlords, and contains sample forms that can be used by landlords or tenants. A copy is available at the Information Desk.


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Michigan Corporations Database
Search for records of corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships authorized to transact business in the State of Michigan.


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Michigan House Representative Neal Nitz
Nitz represents district 78 which includes most of southern Berrien County.


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Michigan House Representative Rick Shaffer
Shaffer represents district 59 which includes most of Cass County.


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Michigan Legislature
Access to the Michigan Legislature database of pending bills and the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL). Searchable by bill number or by keyword.


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Michigan Senator Ron Jelinek
Jelinek serves the 21st distirct, which includes all of Berrien and Cass Counties.


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Official Michigan Government Website
This is a portal to official Michigan government information and resources on the web.



Niles and Surrounding Area Information

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Berrien County Census Profile
Quick facts about population and economic status of Berrien County.


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City of Niles Census Information
General demographic characteristics for the City of Niles.


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Niles Township Census Information
General demographic characteristics for Niles Township.


Business
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Four Flags Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Niles merchants site including Calendar of Events


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Niles Main Street
This site features information about down town merchants and activities including the summer concert series, Hunter Ice Festival and Arts in Motion festival.


Community Calendars
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Arts Everywhere
Sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County


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South Bend Tribune
South Bend Tribune's events calendar


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WBND
WBND, Channel 57's Community Calendar


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WNDU
WNDU Channel 16's Community Calendar


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WNIT
WNIT, the local Public Broadcasting station's community events


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WSBT
WSBT Channel 22's Community Calendar


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WVPE
Local NPR Station, WVPE's community events calendear


Government
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Berrien County
This site provides information about the services and departments of Berrien County.


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City of Niles
The official site of the city of Niles


News
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Berrien County Record
Newspaper based in Buchanan


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Niles Daily Star
Site of local newspaper


Schools
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Brandywine Community Schools
Brandywine Community Schools' website


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Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a 2-year community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and a wide range of continuing education and business and industry training.


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Niles Community Schools
Niles Community Schools' website


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Southwestern Michigan College


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St. Mary's School
St. Mary's is a Catholic School located next to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Niles Michigan.


Service Organizations
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Area Agency on Aging
AAA advocates on behalf of older and disabled persons; Identifies needs of the elderly and disabled, and creates plans for meeting those needs and administers funds to support those services.


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Berrien County Cancer Service
This organization provides specialized home nursing care service for cancer patients and their families in our county.


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Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan
Service programs include, Foster Care; Individual, Marital & Family Counseling; Day Services for Seniors; Homecare Services; Respite Care for Families and Homeless Youth Prevention (HYP).


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Salvation Army Niles Corps
In addition to worship services, the social services provided range from rent eviction assistance, utility assistance, a food pantry and disaster services.


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United Way of Greater Niles
As the nation's leading community solutions provider, United Way invests in and activates the resources to make the greatest possible impact in communities across America.


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Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
The Volunteer Center serves is community in four core areas: connecting people with opportunities to serve; building capacity for effective local volunteering; promoting volunteering; participating in strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers.


Things to Do
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Fernwood Botanical Gardens
Eight acres of beautiful gardens are tucked into a scenic valley along the St. Joseph River, completely surrounded by forest.


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Fort Saint Joseph Museum
The Museum is located in the former carriage house of the Chapin Mansion (now City Hall) and tells the story of Niles from its colonial start in 1691 to the present.


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Four Flags Apple Festival
This is the official website for this Niles based festival which takes place each September.


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Four Flags Area Council on Tourism
This site features a calendar of events as well as detailed information about area parks and attractions.


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Four Flags Council on Tourism
The council promotes tourism in the communities of Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Eau Claire, and Niles.


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Niles Bluegrass Festival
A full weekend of bluegrass music in the park the first weekend of June.


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Niles Buchanan YMCA


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Niles Haunted House
This is the website for one of Nile's most popular attractions which is open in September and October.


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Niles Main Street
Niles Main Street sponsors events throughout the year including the French Bensidoun Market, the Summer Concert Series, the Hunter Ice Festival and the Art in Motion Festival


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Niles Riverfest
This is the official site for the Niles Riverfest which is held in late July / early August each year.


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Southwestern Michigan Tourism
This site provides visitor and tourism information about lodging, entertainment, shopping and more in the southwest Michigan area.


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Wonderland Cinema
This locally owned movie theater is located near Riverfront Park.



Tax Forms

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Federal Forms
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Federal Tax Forms
The official source of IRS tax products


State Forms
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Indiana Tax Forms
Indiana income tax forms


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Michigan Tax Forms
Access to Michigan tax forms including income and business forms


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Other State Forms
Federation of Tax Administrators provides links to all state income tax forms.