Online Resources
Ancestry in-Library Edition
Free in-library access to billions of genealogy records, including census, birth, marriage, military, immigration, and more—ideal for tracing family history worldwide
Britannica Escolar: Secundaria (6-8)
Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish (Grades 6-8)
Britannica Library: Young Adults
Britannica School: High School Edition
Encyclopedia Britannica with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more for high school students
Commonwealth Catalog
ComCat lets you search and request millions of books, DVDs, and other items from libraries across Massachusetts.
Consumer Reports
Unbiased ratings, reviews, and expert advice for 10,000+ products and services—helping you shop smarter, save money, and stay safe
Creativebug
1,000+ online art and craft classes—like painting, knitting, sewing, and more—taught by experts
CWMARS Catalog
Lets you search and request millions of books, DVDs, and other items from libraries across Central and Western Massachusetts
Digital Commonwealth
Explore free online collections of photos, documents, and recordings from Massachusetts libraries and museums
Driving Tests
Massachusetts DMV practice tests with realistic questions to help learners prepare and pass their driving knowledge exams confidently.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch is a free genealogy website with billions of records and the world’s largest online family tree. Visit our library in person to get access to a greater amount of documents within this resource.
High School Edition (Gale OneFile)
Internet Archive
Non-profit digital library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Scans of many documents in the public domain can be found here.
JHPL's Digital Archive
Here you can find selected digital resources and oral histories about Sturbridge and the Joshua Hyde Public Library.
Kanopy
30,000+ films including documentaries, classics, and educational videos. Enjoy on-demand access anytime on any device, plus Kanopy Kids for children.
Khan Academy
Free online platform offering videos, practice exercises, and personalized learning in subjects like math, science, history, and test prep for all grade levels
Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Stream or download titles to read or listen anytime, anywhere.