Online Resources 

Northern Waters LIBRARY Network CATALOG

Bayfield Carnegie Library is a member of the Northern Waters Library Service (NWLS), a library system that encompasses a large geographic area where you can find books, CDs, DVDs, videos, books on tape, magazines, etc. Log in using your name and library card bar code number.   When you request items, the material will be delivered to the library of your choice. You can renew items you currently have checked out, view your requested items, access your *reading history, and access your **fines. We encourage patrons to rate the books they have checked out. Doing this will help to create a recommendation list for the reader.

If you cannot find something in our system please ask a librarian. We will gladly look throughout the state or possibly country for materials

* To opt in to have your reading history saved, click on Reading History and then on Start Recording my Reading History. This should bring forward any past Reading history you had saved.
** If you receive a message to “contact your library”, you probably owe a fine.

libby

 The Wisconsin Digital Library App – eBooks and eAudiobooks free with your Wisconsin library card! Click here to learn more about the Libby app.

Novelist Plus

Novelist is a recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.

Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

Transparent Language

Transparent Language helps millions learn over 100 foreign languages. Download free language-learning software and start learning a language now.

Kanopy

Use your library card to get access to thousands of movies, series, and educational videos. Kanopy is an online streaming service, and free through our library system. Currently, each month, patrons receive 8 credits toward critically-acclaimed films, while Kanopy Kids is unlimited. There's a lot to find - new films, classics, TV shows, the Great Courses, and more!

New York Times

Enjoy unlimited articles on NYTimes.com and in the New York Times app. Access exclusive features and newsletters, along with early access to new media releases.

New York Times Cooking

NYT Cooking is the digital source for thousands of the best recipes from The New York Times along with how-to guides for home cooks at every skill level.

WISCAT STATE LIBRARY CATALOG

WisCat is the Wisconsin library catalog that can be browsed when the Merlin catalog doesn't have what you're looking for. Contact your librarian to request items from WisCat. 

WORLDCAT GLOBAL CATALOG

WorldCat is a worldwide catalog of library collections that includes more than 67 million bibliographic records with items in many different formats. Patrons can access this database at any library or at home with a user-friendly search page.

BADGERLINK DISCOVERY DATABASES

BadgerLink contains thousands of newspaper and periodical titles, image files, and other reference materials. EBSCO (BadgerLink) offers over 6,000 magazine and journal titles, over half of which are available in full-text, and an online support center. BadgerLink, available to everyone in Wisconsin (login with your library and library card number), is a project of the Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund. BadgerLink promotional materials are available.

LEARNING SKILLS DATABASE

Learning Express Library is a learning center for people of all ages and education levels interested in learning extra skills for school or work. Login with your library and library card number.