Get a library card

Become a member today and gain access to all of the physical and digital materials that Lakeview Community Library has to offer!

By getting a library card, you will gain instant access to thousands of print and digital materials including books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, e-content, and more! To get a card, stop by the Check-out Desk to fill out a brief form or get started online here. You will need to show photo ID and proof of local residency. For those under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must be present to receive a library card.

The best part…your first library card with us is totally FREE!

Research Databases

Your library card also gives you access to online research databases.

BadgerLink – licensed scholarly content for elementary students through higher education, not available through regular search engines. BadgerLink is a service provided by the Department of Public Instruction and is available to any Wisconsin resident with a valid library card.


Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers – Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s.

Universal Class

Universal Class Courses available on Libby

Online learning at your fingertips…

Learn something new today! Universal Class offers hundreds of online CE classes. The courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and actual assessments of your progress. Earn a certificate documenting your CEUs, contact hours, and course completion. Build your online portfolio and share your achievements with others. All courses are self-paced. This means you can learn when you want on your own time. You do not need to be online at a specific date or time.

Click on the web link for Universal Class: UniversalClass.com

  1. Scroll down and click on the green “Register Now!” button
  2. Fill out the registration form to create your account
  3. Search for a class that interests you
  4. Click on the course and click the green “+ Join this Course” button
  5. Choose whether you want to join the Certificate Class or the Video Only Course
  6. Click the green “Enter Course” button to start your class
  7. Take your class at your own pace and on your own time

Transparent Language

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Transparent Language Online is a language learning tool offering over 110 languages along with ESL courses. Learners have the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere all packaged together in an easy-to-use interface.  Practice listening, speaking, reading, and typing.