Resources for Do-It-Yourselfers
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 Do-It-Yourselfers
Engine Repair
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Chilton Auto Repair These comprehensive automotive manuals have complete and detailed repair information on thousands of car, truck, van and SUV by year, make and model combinations. Access Chilton Auto Repair by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers. Great for a number of common motors, including tractors, boats, lawnmowers, etc. 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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Crafts and Hobbies
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Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center Want to try a new craft or learn more about your current hobby? Lots of great articles and eBooks for a variety of crafts and hobbies--kids' crafts, astronomy, cooking, quilting, collecting, games, scrapbooking and much, much more. Access Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources
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Home Repair & Improvement
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Home Improvement Reference Center provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects. HIRC features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online, and videos of popular home repair projects. Access Home Improvement Reference Center by logging in to the library's catalog. Need more help? See Accessing Online Resources
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Legal Resources
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Gale Legal Forms offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. A great resource for all kinds of legal needs, a few example including selling an atv, renting a room, etc. Access Gale Legal Forms 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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