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  • The Library is Fine Free
    • No more fines at the library; just return your materials
    • Lost or damaged items must still be paid for
    • You cannot check out materials while you have overdue items
    • Fines from other libraries cannot be waived
  • Want to keep up with events at the Library? Send us your email and receive regular updates on upcoming events. Just email bpixley@mtvbrehm.org. We will not share these emails with anyone else.
  • Do you prefer to do your own car and truck repair maintenance and repair? If you do, you can access Chilton’s Online Car and Truck Repair Manuals in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
    • You will need your Library Card Number to reach Chilton Online
  • For supporting our programs, we would like to thank:
Kroger Debbie Czarnopys-White
Ron Rankin, C.M.D. Linda Woodrome
Dasha Wood Susan Davis
Davis Bullock Carol Pixley
Colossus Comics  
World Book Online

World Book Online goes beyond just being an encyclopedia. With three age specific learning categories that include activities and access to report building tools.
Categories include:
Early Learning (PreK+), Kids (K-4th grade),
Student (5th grade+), and Timelines (5th grade+).

hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily.
For more information, check out the support page.

C.E. Brehm Library will be doing some of our programs online and all of the activities can be done from the comfort of your own home. Reading goals and participation in activities will be tracked digitally using the library’s Beanstack site. Beanstack can downloaded to your Android or Apple device.

cloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Whether on the web, a tablet, your mobile device, or your library’s catalog you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres that interest you.

Wowbrary provides free alerts about our newest books, movies, and music. Sign up to receive weekly email alerts and reserve bestsellers instantly. Additionally, you can also use Wowbrary to access Amazon and make purchases with an amount of the proceeds going back to the library.

Teachables
Printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.
Use in library
Use from home

ScienceFlix
Focuses on engaging subject-area science content for students spanning grades 4-9. Each of the units will help hone literacy skills while bolstering understanding of crucial subjects relating to science, technology, and engineering.
Use in library
Use from home

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Kovels guide to the world of antiques and collectibles, including price guide.

ABC Mouse offers more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons. Available on Public Internet computers and mobile devices connected to the Library’s Wi-Fi.


Explore early American history to support genealogical and local history research, school homework assignments and more. Features more than 1,100 historical newspapers from all 50 states. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Ancestry Library Edition provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more with billions of unique, full-text primary sources and enhanced images.

Register-News Archives: (2007-2018)
Includes full-text articles on local news, obituaries, issues, events, people and more


The Jefferson County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Jefferson County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures