With thousands of items in our collection, BCPL offers something for everyone to enjoy. We canāt wait to help you discover great books, movies, and more!
Whether you want to build computer skills, master a language, or just learn something new for the fun of it, we offer resources and services to help you become the person you want to be.
Use the menu to the right to learn about all available resources for a particular format (like e-books!), or click on a specific resource icon (like Hoopla!) to begin exploring available titles. With just a few simple clicks, you can access thousands of free e-books, audiobooks, music albums, videos, and more.
Legal Information Reference Center is an EBSCOhost database specifically geared to help everyday citizens understand the complex world of law, providing the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions to navigate wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nationās oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.Ā Plus, with the Legal Forms by U.S. State feature, you can search state-specific legal forms by top subject areas.
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins, and recalls. A valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location. Get started with Auto Repair Source now Ā»
Small Business Source is an EBSCOhost/Explora database specifically for small business owners and aspiring owners. The site offers a multitude of articles, videos, case studies, and more on everything from writing a business plan to industry guides to managing employees.
Topics include:
planning and starting a business (or nonprofit);
the basics of running a business and keeping it relevant in an ever-changing climate;
information on legal issues, marketing, and taxes & accounting;
as well as start-up kits and forms to help you from your first steps into business to your last.
This database provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. Students, professors, and researchers can use this comprehensive database for their research needs, including full texts of classic works alongside synopses, critical essays, author biographies, study guides, lesson plans, and more. Plus access a variety of literary journals, reference books, and even video lessons and drama productions.
Use the EBSCOhostāHome Access portal for remote access; a valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
Offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) for small engines such as those for boats, chainsaws, lawnmowers, and tractors. Search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers. A valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
Reliable health and wellness information for you and your family.
Take charge of your health with Consumer Health Complete, a trusted, easy-to-use research database designed for everyday peopleānot medical professionals. Whether youāre researching a diagnosis, exploring wellness topics, or helping a student with a health assignment, this resource provides clear, evidence-based information you can rely on.
Consumer Health Complete includes full-text articles from thousands of leading health journals and magazines, along with health reference e-books, medical images, diagrams, and evidence-based health reportsāall in one place.
Use the EBSCOhostāHome Access portal to access from home or on the go. A valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
ā Research health topics using trusted, up-to-date sources
ā Access full articles from reputable journals and magazines
ā Explore health reference e-books and detailed reports
ā View medical images, diagrams, and animations
ā Find information tailored for teens, adults, and families
Topics include:
Addiction & recovery
Alternative and holistic medicine
Cancer and chronic conditions
Exercise and fitness
Nutrition and healthy living
Mental health, stress, and anxiety
Public and community health
Relationships and family health
Menās and womenās health
Teen health topics
Content comes from respected sources such as the CDC, Harvard Health Publications, the National Institute of Mental Health, and moreāso you can feel confident in the information you find.
Who is it for?
Consumer Health Complete is perfect for:
Individuals researching personal health questions
Parents and caregivers supporting family health
Students working on health assignments
Anyone looking for trustworthy, easy-to-understand medical information
Look up authors or specific books. Discover readalikes, recommendations, book discussion guides, book reviews, and more for fiction, narrative nonfiction, and audiobooks. Use the EBSCOhostāHome Access portal for remote access; a valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
Created especially for the business searcher performing market research or looking for specific country economic data, company profiles, and industry information. Use the EBSCOhostāHome Access portal for remote access; a valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
Let your research begin with EBSCO! Access FULL-TEXT magazine and journal articles, or choose from a selection of special-topic databases such as Academic Search Complete, Agricola, ERIC, GreenFILE, MasterFILE Premier, Newspaper Source, PsycINFO, Regional Business News, Teacher Reference Center, and more.