In order to use the online services offered by the Burnet County Library System, you will need a current/unrestricted library account. If you are unsure of your account standing or need to update you information, please give us a call or come in and see us. We will be happy to help!

Libby by Overdrive

  • An eBook (short for electronic book), also known as an e-book or ebook, is a book publication made available in digital form that can be read on your Computer, eReader, or Smart Phone.

  • An eAudiobook (short for electronic audio-book), is an audio-book publication made available in digital form that can be listened to from your Smart Phone or Computer.

  • A series of college-level video courses and documentaries produced and distributed by The Teaching Company.

  • Stream (watch while using internet/cellular data) popular concerts from anywhere on your Computer or Smart Phone.

  • Download the app from your app store and search for The Burnet County Library System. It will display as the “Central Texas Digital Consortium: Burnet County Library”. Select this Library and login in with your library card number and all ten digits of your phone number.

Rosetta Stone

  • The best way to learn a language. Immersive online lessons for all ages. 30 languages available!

  • You will use your library card number to login to the Rosetta Stone Library from the EBSCO login page, and then create an account with your email address. This will help you save your progress. *Only one account per email address

  • Download the Rosetta Stone App form your app store and take Rosetta Stone with you!

TexShare Databases

  • TexShare Databases are e-resources licensed for the exclusive use of Texas libraries and their patrons. Start with TexShare for homework help, health or business information, academic journals, popular magazines, genealogy, or job and career development.

    This is not the TexShare Library Card. The Burnet County Library System does not participate in the TexShare Card program.

  • For site-able articles, essays, and journals try the Academic Search Complete, Credo Complete Core, or Gale Databases.

  • To get age appropriate homework help try Explora or Learning Express Library.

  • For Automotive help try the Chilton Database. For crafts and homemaking projects try the Hobbies and Crafts Reference center or the Home Improvement Reference Center.

  • For up to date Legal forms and guidance try Gale Legal Forms, the Legal Information Reference Center or the Legal Collection databases.

  • For basic computer knowledge go to the computer skills center titled ‘Computer Source’. Try the ‘Job and Career Accelerator’ for resume building, job searching and guidance. Or try ‘Gale Presents Udemy’ for free college level courses.

HOOPLA Streaming Services

  • Stream movies all the way from the 1920’s to present day. The titles change monthly so watch it while you can!

  • TV Shows from Acorn TV, History Channel, Masterpiece Theater, Lego, MTV, Nickelodeon, PBS and so much more.

  • Hoopla has albums from Billboard chart toppers, popular movie soundtracks, to workout playlists. There is something for everyone and it’s all free to listen with your library card and an internet connection.

  • Read eBooks and eComic Books on your device with the Hoopla App. Go to your play store to get started. Hoopla also offers a large selection of eAudiobooks for those of us that like to be read to.

  • Create an account with your email address. Input your library card number and start streaming!

    Each patron is allowed 10 checkouts of any kind per month.

  • To stream to your Smart TV -
    Download the hoopla app on your streaming service.
    Log into your account using the credentials you setup through the app on your phone.
    Follow directions on the screen to complete setup.
    Internet connection required.

World Book Online Encyclopedia

  • World Book Kids is developed especially for elementary-aged users, featuring image-driven navigation and an intuitive user experience. Find thousands of easy-to-read articles packed with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, and a wealth of engaging games and activities.

  • World Book Student articles feature high-interest, readable content enhanced with rich multimedia, including nearly 700 videos and original animations and 17,000+ photos and illustrations. In addition, Student has an array of features to help students engage with content and access the information they need.

  • World Book Timelines is optimized for tablets and offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures.

  • World Book is free to all Burnet County Library Card holders. Use your library card number and email to create an account and save your progress.

NewsBank

  • NewsBank offers local newspapers like the Austin American Statesman, Burnet Bulletin, The Highlander and the River Cities Daily Tribune

  • Get transcripts from national news broadcasts, and read Newspapers from across the Country.

  • Catch up on world news with articles from the top news sources. Easily search by topic, location, or date.