Research Guides: Crash Course to Aggieland: Libraries

BCS Public Library

There is something for everyone at the public library! Check out the Event Calendar of a bird eye view of everything that happens each month. From Book Clubs to Author Meet and Greets, the Public Library always offers a host of events and activities that are free to the community.

Adult Programs
The Bryan + College Station Public Library System has lots of activities and programs for adults that will enhance their lives and encourage them to continue in their goals of being lifelong readers. From book clubs and author visits to one-on-one computer assistance and volunteer opportunities, the library system provides a wide variety of ways for adults to get involved.
Book Clubs
The Bryan + College Station Public Library System has several book clubs that cover a wide array of topics and subject matter. Joining one of our book clubs is a great way to meet new friends, have thoughtful discussion, and most of all, read and explore a variety of books that you might not have discovered on your own.
Reading Challenges
We’re going year-round with our reading challenges! Now you don’t have to wait for our Summer Reading Program to have fun, “level up,” and earn badges and prizes for reading! You can do it all year long through the Beanstack reading platform.
Beanstack
Beanstack allows you to create an account online, add all of your family members who are participating, sign up for appropriate challenges, and log all of your reading through the web or via the Beanstack mobile app.

The Bryan + College Station Public Library System provides a number of services for residents of the Brazos Valley. With a library card, you can take advantage of not only our fantastic collection of physical and digital materials, but also meeting rooms, computer and internet access, fax and printing services and much more. Check out the other resources that are available for you both in person at all our locations or online!

Libby
Listen to audio and ebooks with Libby! Link you BCSPL Library Card (and any other library cards you might have) and download to your devices.
Tutor.com
Free live homework help and a wide variety of other free educational assistance and resources.
Pronunciator
Learn a new language with self-directed lessons, live teachers, and more. Pronunciator offers lessons in 87 languages.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a world-class streaming service designed to provide our patrons with inspiring and educational entertainment when and where they want it. Whether you’re on your mobile device, your computer or at home with your smart TV, Kanopy has you covered for hours and hours of commercial-free movies and documentaries.

Texas A&M University Libraries

The University Libraries offers a wide range of programming - from workshops to exhibits and displays, year round. Check out the Library Calendar for upcoming events!

AskUs
The University Libraries are here to help you! All you have to do is AskUs! You can use AskUs in person, through a live chat, texting or by email. We are here to make sure you find the answers and are connected with who and what you are looking for.
Get It For Me
The Texas A&M University Libraries are committed to obtaining what you need, whether it is available in our own extensive collections or from other libraries across the country, or even overseas. If you are looking for materials that are unavailable in the TAMU Libraries catalog, we can borrow from other libraries for free on your behalf.
Get It For Me is a document delivery service provided by the TAMU Libraries that retrieves materials and delivers them free-of-charge to students, faculty, and staff.
Must have a valid TAMU NetID to be eligible.
Tech Checkout
Check out the equipment offerings at the Texas A&M University Libraries!

Phone and laptop chargers, calculators, cameras, projectors, laptops, tablets, and more.
All equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and loan periods may vary.
Quantities of some items are limited.
Equipment is available for checkout year round.
Visit your library service desk or the links below to find out what types of equipment are available at your library location.
Check back. New items coming soon!