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The Brewster Public Library is not just about books. Check out these services, many of which can be accessed from your home or on the go.

Universal Class

With your library card, you have access to more than 500 lifelong learning courses online!  Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).  All courses are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.  Click here to get started!

Creative Bug

Creative Bug provides access to thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists, all for free with your library card!  There are classes for all ability levels!  Get started here.

E-Books and audiobooks for adults and children

Why spend money on e-books when you can borrow thousands of titles from the library for free? With Libby, you can use your library card to download up to ten e-book or audiobook titles at a time to your desktop, e-reader, tablet or other mobile device. To get started, click here.

 

 

 

Hoopla allows Brewster Public Library cardholders to download hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more! Click here to register for this service.

 

 

Free Driver Education Program
Brewster Public Library is now offering a free program to provide assistance to those who are in the process of obtaining a New York State driver’s license. This program includes the following state-specific information:

  • 11 car practice tests
  • 6 motorcycle practice tests
  • 3 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests
  • 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
  • An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions

Click here to get started!

 

Databases for research or entertainment

Home Access allows the use of the following library electronic databases by patrons in their homes and offices:

Be ready to enter the barcode number on your library card in order to access online databases.

Museum passes

Museum passes provide free or reduced admission to library cardholders, through the generosity of our Friends group. Click here for a list of passes we offer, or call the library to reserve a pass.