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
Online Resources
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
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.
Kanopy
30,000+ films including documentaries, classics, and educational videos. Enjoy on-demand access anytime on any device, plus Kanopy Kids for children.
Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Stream or download titles to read or listen anytime, anywhere.
New York Times Article Archive (Gale)
News (Gale OneFile)
OverDrive Magazines
Thousands of popular digital magazines with unlimited simultaneous access and no waitlists.
Project Gutenberg
The world’s first digital library, created to make classic and historical works freely available online. Its collection is built by volunteers and includes thousands of ebooks in the public domain.