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With thousands of items in our collection, BCPL offers something for everyone to enjoy. We can’t 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 nation’s oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses. 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 »
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 EBSCOhost—Home 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.
Searches the latest evidence-based reports, encyclopedias, reference books, and medical research. Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream to holistic and integrated medicine. Use the EBSCOhost—Home Access portal for remote access; a valid library card is required for use outside a BCPL library location.
Look up authors or specific books. Discover readalikes, recommendations, book discussion guides, book reviews, and more for fiction, narrative nonfiction, and audiobooks. Use the EBSCOhost—Home 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 EBSCOhost—Home 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.