Find what you need with free, online research resources offered by your library and the Bridges Library System.
All you need is your CAFÉ library card to access a variety list of reading and entertainment apps, research websites, and other digital tools. Read an ebook, research your family tree, check out Consumer Reports, listen to an audiobook, and more!
Business Source Premier: Full-text journal and peer-reviewed articles covering all disciplines of business including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. Available through BadgerLink.
Consumer Reports: Access to product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more.
Morningstar Investment Research Center: Find quality investment information on stocks or mutual funds, and research current or prospective holdings.
ChiltonLibrary: Original Equipment Manufacturer repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library. Available through BadgerLink.
Home Improvement Source: Magazines and reference books on home improvement and repair project topics. Available through BadgerLink.
Small Engine Repair Source: Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. Available through Badgerlink.
AncestryLibrary: Comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research.
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers: Access to 235 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers. Content includes historical newspapers as well as recent papers. Includes Waukesha Freeman, Daily Jefferson County Union, Cambridge News, Lake Mills Leader, Oconomowoc Enterprise, Palmyra Enterprise, Waterloo Courier, Watertown Daily Times, and Whitewater Register. Available through BadgerLink.
Ebscohost: Magazines, journals, newspapers, images and reference resources covering education, health, business, science, history and general areas of interest. Available through BadgerLink.
HeritageQuest: U.S. federal census information, family genealogies, local histories, genealogical and local history serials, and more. Available through BadgerLink.
History Reference Center: Full text reference books, encyclopedias, periodicals, and non-fiction books. Also includes historical documents; biographies of historical figures; historical photos and maps; and more than 80 hours of historical videos. Available through BadgerLink.
Newspapers.com: Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s – 2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Available through BadgerLink.
Newspapers Source Plus: Includes 1,570 full-text newspapers, providing more than 27 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 583,100 television and radio news transcripts, videos & podcasts. Available through BadgerLink.
U.S. Newsstream: Search the most recent premium U.S. news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s, featuring newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites in active full-text format. Coverage: 1980 – current. Available through BadgerLink.
Consumer Health Complete: Content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Available through BadgerLink.
Science Reference Center: Full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. Available through BadgerLink.
Book Connections: Enriching every child’s reading experience. Includes author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more to support literacy instruction
Britannica Online- Early Elementary School: Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of PreK-2 students and educators. Available through BadgerLink.
Britannica Online- Elementary School: Level-appropriate reference articles, journals and magazines, the websites, multimedia, and curriculum content. Available through BadgerLink.
Britannica Online- Middle School: Level-appropriate reference articles, journals and magazines, the websites, multimedia, and curriculum content. Available through BadgerLink.
Britannica Online- High School: Level-appropriate reference articles, journals and magazines, the websites, multimedia, and curriculum content. Available through BadgerLink.
Britannica Online- Young Children: Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of young children. Available through BadgerLink.
Explora: Magazines, journals, newspapers, images and reference resources covering education, health, business, science, history and general areas of interest. Available through BadgerLink.
NoveList K-8: Reading recommendations that helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Available through BadgerLink.
Points of View Reference Source: Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. Available through BadgerLink.
TeachingBooks.net: Includes in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, audio excerpts of book readings, guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children’s and young adult literature. Available through BadgerLink.
Cypress Resume: Online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps.
Udemy: Gale Presents: Udemy offers on-demand online video learning courses that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learn programming, marketing, business skills, design, and more. Each library has their own unique URL to access Udemy.
LawDepot: Features an extensive library of documents and legal resources with a wide range of legal needs. Allows patrons to create legal documents specific to their personal situations. Available through Libby/OverDrive or through a website.
Please note: Patrons will have unlimited access to LawDepot for 30 days. When the pass expires, you can regain access online or through the Libby app. Your previous activity will be saved.
Udemy: Gale Presents: Udemy offers on-demand online video learning courses that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Learn programming, marketing, business skills, personal hobbies, and more. Each library has their own unique URL to access Udemy.
Libby / Wisconsin’s Digital Library: Check out and read ebooks and digital audiobooks on your computer or device. The Libby app makes reading on-the-go even easier. Click and enjoy!
Hoopla – Discontinued: All member libraries discontinued their hoopla service between October 2025 – January 2026.
- Please consider using the Libby app for digital materials.
NoveList K-8: Reading recommendations that helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Available through BadgerLink.
NoveListPlus: Book recommendations for over 200,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles, plus lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, book talks, recommended reads and more.
TeachingBooks.net: Includes in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, audio excerpts of book readings, guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children’s and young adult literature. Available through BadgerLink.
WISCAT: Search for library materials in Wisconsin libraries outside of the Bridges Library System.
Hobbies and Craft Source: Magazines, recipes, and videos with “how-to” instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas. Available through BadgerLink.