Community Resources
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Research & Education
From personal interest to educational research, BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed trustworthy resources.
The EBSCOhost interface provides access to a range of databases, e-journals and e- books.
Created by librarians for librarians, NoveList provides intuitive book suggestions that inspire adult and young readers’ love of the written word.
Discover books, music, movies, magazines and more from libraries throughout Wisconsin.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a video tutorial database for job seekers and small businesses.
Free and easy-to-use resume builder that assists your resume writing with smart resume samples, step-by-step resume tips, and professional resume templates.
Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in art & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more! A limited number of year-long licenses are available to our library system/s cardholders while supplies last. Request access today by completing this Google Form.
Bay Leaves, a newsletter published by the community of Williams Bay on Geneva Lake, documents Williams Bay’s historic recreational camps; the Yerkes Observatory; the Belfry Theater, Wisconsin’s first summer stock theater; and the names and activities of both the year-round and summer residents who have influenced the appearance, culture and tourism of the village. Click Here to access the archive.
Use your library card to get free museum tickets with
The Museum Adventure Pass Program! Here’s how it works:
- Reserve your passes via email (Barrettlibrary@williamsbay.lib.wi.us) or phone (262-245-2709) order them online here.
- Passes are available on a first come first served basis.
- Admission offers vary per museum. More info
can be found here. - Bring a driver’s license or state ID with you when visiting
a museum using an adventure pass, along with the pass itself.
NEW! We are excited to offer a pass to The Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, availalable with your library card! The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is a living plant museum with a permanent collection of over 1,800 plant species that represent plant life from across the globe. Come down to the library or call 262-245-2709 to inquire about details and availability.
https://www.mitchellparkdomes.com/
Ancestry Research
HeritageQuest provides a keyword searchable collection of genealogical research materials.
Access billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases. NOTE: Ancestry is only available at the library.
Language Resources
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Children’s Resources
KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online.
NoveList K-8 Plus is a database of book recommendations curated by librarians for children k-8.