Resources for Adults
Welcome to the Brownwood Library's Virtual Branch, where you'll find eBooks, audiobooks, reference guides, practice tests, continuing education and so much more you can access from home.
Most of these resources require a library card. Apply for a library card here. Please contact us if you need help with your account! We want to get everyone connected!
Access these resources by logging in to the library's catalog with your library card number and phone number. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
Most of these resources require a library card. Apply for a library card here. Please contact us if you need help with your account! We want to get everyone connected!
Access these resources by logging in to the library's catalog with your library card number and phone number. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
Resources for Adults
eBooks and Audiobooks
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Cloud Library has a large selection of eBooks and audiobooks available to checkout. Use your computer, Kindle, iPad, Nook or other device to read and listen. For more help with eBooks visit Brownwood Library's eBook page or bring your device by the library.
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SimplyE combines the Brownwood Library's extensive eBook collection (also available from CloudLibrary) with a collection of 1200+ books from the Texas State Library. Although not currently compatible with Kindle or audiobooks, we recommend this for those with all other eReaders. To use, go to your app store, download the SimplyE app, choose Brownwood Library and put in your library card number. For more help with eBooks visit Brownwood Library's eBook page or bring your device by the library.
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Biblioboard books were purchased for patrons of all of the libraries in Texas, for the purpose of expanding the SimplyE app. If you use and enjoy the SimplyE app, you won't find anything new here. If you prefer to browse on your computer or another way, you'll find a great selection from the E-Read Texas Unlimited Collection, including popular non-fiction such as travel, nutrition and health, and gardening, along with adult and young adult fiction. Access Biblioboard by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases to find Biblioboard . Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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eBooks at Ebscohost is a collection of primarily non-fiction eBooks for children and adults. Some of the subjects are a little obscure, which is actually a good thing. If you are researching a topic that we do not have a physical book for, there is a good chance we may have a book on this topic. Great place to look for non-fiction topics! Access eBooks at Ebscohost by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases to find eBooks at Ebscohost. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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General Research
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Academic Search Complete, EBSCO Host, and Gale Databases are three separate companies that each search a variety of academic journals, popular magazines, news articles and books. All three are similar, but each with access to a different variety of journals, magazines or eBooks. Highly recommended for school or college students needing authoritative sources for research. Also great if you are just looking for some solid, up-to-date information on a topic. Access any of these databases by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases and find the database. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Credo Reference Credo is a great first stop for research. Start here to get a good overview of almost any topic. Access Credo by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Explora encompasses three separate resources:
Explora-Elementary, an easy-to-use search interface for K-5 students looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books and encyclopedias on a variety of topics, such as animals, art, music, geography, language arts, math, science and social studies. Explora-High School, an easy-to-use search interface for students in grades 6-12 looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books, informational texts, primary sources, multimedia and more on a variety of curriculum-related topics. Explora-Public Libraries, an easy-to-search interface for public library patrons looking for magazine and newspaper articles, books and other reference materials on a variety of topics. Access any of the Explora databases by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases to find Explora. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources. |
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Features over 25,000 informative segments of the encyclopedia, with alphabetically arranged articles, illustrations and maps. Updated annually. Access Funk & Wagnalls by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Texas Reference Center is Texas specific product designed specifically for school and public libraries. The database is comprised of periodicals, reference books, reports, and other content relevant to the state. Texas Reference Center contains 30 full text periodicals, 100 full text reference books, several Texas newspapers, and much more. Examples of titles offered include: Best in Texas, Texas Business Review, Texas Education Review, Texas Journal of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Texas Journal of Women & the Law, Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights, Texas Law Review, Texas Magazine, Texas Monthly, Texas Public Health Association Journal, Texas Review, Touchstone (Texas State Historical Association), Texas Gardener and many more. Access Texas Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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The Texshare Databases are a group of resources shared by the majority of public and academic libraries in Texas. By pooling our resources, the Brownwood Library is able to offer you a much wider variety of resources than we could otherwise afford. We have highlighted on this page the resources we think would be most valuable to our community, but there are a number of academic and scholarly resources that might prove very valuable in your research, including things like 20th Century Poetry, Opposing Viewpoints, SciTech Collection, Bibliography of Native North Americans, etc. Be sure to check out the TexShare databases for more research options! Access the TexShare Databases by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Texas State Law Library eBook Collection Many excellent legal books available through Overdrive with a library card from the Texas State Law Library. A library card can be applied for by any Texas resident. This is not a service of Brownwood Library, but an excellent resource for all Texans.
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Resources for Your Health
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Alt Health Watch is a source for alternative perspectives on healthcare and wellness providing access to the latest information and materials related to holistic medicine. Access Alt Health Watch by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases to find Alt Health Watch. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Consumer Health Complete is a patient education support tool with consumer-oriented content covering mainstream, holistic and integrated medicine. Access Consumer Health Complete by logging in to the library's catalog. Select TexShare Databases to find Consumer Health Complete. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Lifelong Learning
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ChiltonLibrary supplies a solution for the "do-it-yourselfer" that is easy to use no matter the skill level. Repair, maintenance and specification tables provide critical data on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward. ChiltonLibrary provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on seven decades of the broadest range of vehicles available, including cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Access ChiltonLibrary by following the library's direct link, or log in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Computer Skills Center, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start with computers or learn advanced skills. It includes everything from the very basics of computers to advanced Word, Excel, Photoshop and more.
Check out our illustrated guides to all of the great resources at Computer Skills Center on Computers, Internet, and Software. We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers "how-to" instructions for virtually every hobby enthusiast with full text for more than 1,500 leading hobby books and craft magazines that cover Arts & Crafts, Collecting, Home & Garden, Indoor Recreation, Kids' Crafts, Model Building, Needlecrafts & Textiles, and more. Access Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
Check out Brownwood Library's illustrated guide to using Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center. |
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Home Improvement Reference Center provides users with user-friendly “how-to” information covering a range of home improvement and repair projects and features full-text content from leading magazines, images not found anywhere else online, and videos of popular home repair projects. Includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more. Access Home Improvement Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center provides repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and also allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers. Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, including ATVs, generators, boat motors, motorcycles, lawnmowers, snowmobiles, tractors, outdoor power equipment like chainsaws and leaf blowers and more. Access Small Engine Repair Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources.
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U.S. Citizenship, GED and more
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Adult Core Skills, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for brushing up on skills for adults. This module includes four sections:
We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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High School Equivalency Center, which is part of the extensive LearningExpress Library, is an excellent resource for those looking to get their high school diploma. Check out our illustrated guides to the High School Equivalency, including local resources.
We highly encourage you to create an account with LearningExpress Login. It is free for patrons of Brownwood Library and will allow you to save your progress. |
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