Bee Cave, TX Library

Bee Cave Public Library offers its patrons numerous online resources, including reference databases, research tools, eBooks and eAudiobooks, and educational software.

Offering an abundance of information, all resources are available at no charge to Bee Cave Public Library patrons.

The login method varies for each resource but may include the following:

Password provided by Bee Cave Public Library (email [email protected] or call 512-767-6620)
Patron's library card number
Patron's library PIN

Many of the sites allow you to create a personal account within their program so that you can save your work or track your progress.

Check out our online tutorials for help with some of these resources.

Need more help on using our databases? Reach out and [email protected]. We can answer by email or schedule a time to walk you through some of these resources over the phone.

Resources

Libby by Overdrive

Downloadable books and audiobooks for your Mac, PC, or portable device (use your Bee Cave library card number & PIN).

Download the Libby app for an easy way to borrow and read books from your library.

For assistance with the app, you can check Libby's Help page. Help is also available in Spanish.

Find full-text articles, books, and other resources from authoritative, verified sources on topics including homework for students, health, business, literature, biography, genealogy, and more. Call the library for the password.

Access to Chilton Library and Gale LegalForms are available without a password anywhere in the state of Texas.

New York Times Digital Access

Bee Cave Public Library provides patrons with free access to the New York Times online. Visit this link to redeem your 24-hour access code. Create a user profile with NYTimes.com and enjoy access from any computer or device, as well as access to apps on portable devices.

The New York Times Digital Access does not include NYT Cooking or NYT Games.

Wall Street Journal

Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Note: This is only available to library patrons and you cannot share your sign-on credentials with anyone else.

Access Video

Go ahead and binge! Watch more than 42,000 documentaries, independent films, and instructional videos anytime, anywhere. All you need is your library card number to access unlimited streaming video.

Access Video: Just for Kids

Watch our collection of kid-safe and ad-free educational videos. Featuring classic PBS shows and interactive games, Just For Kids is a platform for kids to learn, explore, and enjoy. Log in with your library card number.

Comics Plus: Unlimited Comics

Comics Plus offers unlimited, simultaneous access to digital comics, manga, and picture books. All you need to log in is your library card number. Get direct access to the age-appropriate collections below:

Kid Collection / Teen Collection / Adult Collection

Austin American-Statesman Collection

Search more than 30 years of Austin history with the Austin American-Statesman Collection. Coverage from 1989 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition.

Access World News

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., including the Austin American-Statesman, USA Today and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Get direct access to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram collection, the San Antonio Express-News collection, and the Houston Chronicle collection. Log in with just your library card number.

Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 60 million U.S. businesses and 290 million U.S. residents. Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

Please note: If unable to access Reference Solutions remotely using Google Chrome, please try using a different internet browser. The most recent version of Chrome has been known to cause access issues.

Mango Languages

Language-learning software for 20+ languages, including English as a second language. Get started today with these easy-to-follow directions!

Ancestry Library Edition

Visit the library in person to access this in-depth resource for genealogy and family history.

Heritage Hub

Explore genealogical records from 1704 to today, including hard-to-find obituary content from the mid-1900s, coverage from all 50 states, and original obituary images from historical newspapers. Access in the library or 24/7 on any device with your library card.