e-Library

In addition to our books, CDs, DVDs and robot or computer kits, we are pleased to offer a large and vibrant collection of digital and online materials!

From streaming audio books to language learning programs, comic books to feature films, downloadable digital magazines to resources for genealogical research — we’ve got it.

We also have e-Books for kids, video / storybook pairings, and access to 10 online newspapers in Western Massachusetts.

So let’s get digital.

In case you’re not sure what some of the names mean, here’s a list of what each e-Library element offers.

Ancestry.com—Genealogical research

Birds of the World—A top resource for birders and academics alike

Comics Plus—Discontinued as of 2025

Consumer Reports—Full access to Consumer Reports online

HeritageQuest—Genealogical research

hoopla—700,000+ titles to borrow in six different formats—audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV

Kanopy—Streaming movies with your library card!

Libby/Overdrive—Audiobooks, e-books, and magazines for digital download

LOTE4Kids—Children’s books and audiobooks in world languages!  Learn languages through the magic of storytelling.

MA Research Databases—Access to collections of magazines, journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias

Mango Languages—Online language learning, on the web or via app

Newspapers Online—Ten online Western Massachusetts newspapers

NoveList—Find your next read, make book lists, check out reviews, and more!

NYTimes—Library provided subscription to the New York Times

Tumblebooks—E-books for kids