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Books & AuthorsReturn to Top

  • Commonwealth Catalog If you can't find it in the CW MARS catalog, you can search other libraries across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via the Commonwealth Catalog. Requests will be delivered to your local library for pickup.
  • CWMARS Catalog Search for books, music, movies, and more across the whole CWMARS library system, and have items delivered to the library of your choice.
  • Novelist Plus (EBSCO) Find your next read. Search and browse by genre, age groups, theme, storylines, and find author read-alikes.
  • Worldcat Search books from libraries around the world. Ask your local library for help ordering books.

Business & FinanceReturn to Top

  • A to Z Databases Search for businesses, business info, nationwide white pages, healthcare professionals, jobs, and more.
  • Gale Directory Library Includes Brands and their Companies, a directory of manufacturers and distributors of all sizes from public and private sectors, and Market Share Reporter, which provides comparative business statistics.
  • Morningstar Investment Research Center Find information about companies, stocks, ETFs, and markets. Includes articles, newsletters, videos, portfolio tools, and educational material.
  • Reference Solutions (formerly RefUSA) Search nationwide white pages, healthcare professionals, jobs, and more. Find and get information on millions of businesses for your market research.

Consumer and Culinary ArtsReturn to Top

  • Consumer Reports Product news and reviews from Consumer Reports, an independent non-profit consumer advocacy group which tests and reviews a variety of products with the consumer in mind.
  • Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts Search millions of articles from more than 200 major magazines on cooking and nutrition as well as reference book content.
  • Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism Search scholarly magazines, trade journals, and magazines on a range of topics related to travel and tourism. Includes information on vacation planning and Fodor's travel guides.
  • Photofact Online (SAMS) Search electronics repair manuals from a wide range of products, from antique radios to VCRs and plasma TVs.

Crafts & HobbiesReturn to Top

  • Craft & Hobby A video learning resource for crafts and hobbies. Learn at your own pace with step-by-step tutorials.

eBooks & Digital MediaReturn to Top

  • Freegal Music Download DRM music, videos, and audiobooks from the Sony Music Catalog for free.
  • Gale E-Reference Titles More than 30 full text indexed reference books with illustrations.
  • Hoopla A large collection of audiobooks, movies, music, comics, ebooks, and television. Borrow up to 4 titles each month. Get the app to use Hoopla on the go.
  • Infobase eBooks A collection of full text ebooks on a range of topics including history, biography, literature, science, medicine, mythology, women's studies and more.
  • Kanopy Stream from a large selection of critically acclaimed movies including documentaries, independent, and popular films. Four streams per month. App available for most devices.
  • Overdrive C/W Mars Digital Catalog Search, browse, and download e-books and audiobooks from the CWMARS catalog.
  • TeenBook Cloud Find graphic novels, enhanced novels, ebooks, classic literature, videos from National Geographic, and audiobooks geared towards middle and high schoolers.
  • TumbleBook Library A library of story books, read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, and videos for kids. Includes books in spanish and french as well as puzzles and games.

Education & Test PrepReturn to Top

  • Gale in Context: Elementary Kid friendly database created to encourage exploration and research, including links to news, magazines, images, and more.
  • Gale OneFile: High School Edition Geared towards middle and high school students, this database provides a broad range of age appropriate information from a wide range or journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference sources.
  • LearningExpress Library (EBSCO) Get help preparing for a variety of exams including GED, HiSET, ACT, SAT, AP tests, and more. Includes career prep and skill building for elementary through college. Incluye recoursos para hispanohablantes.
  • Massachusetts Permit Practice Test Practice tests and handbooks for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and commerical vehicles (CDL)
  • MassLINKS: Adult Education for Massachusetts Residents Online Adult Education Program for MA residents providing free ESOL/ESL courses for second language learners and free High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET) preparation courses. Fill out the form and a member of the MassLINKS team will reach out to you with more information and next steps to enroll in the program.
  • HelpNow – Online Live Tutoring HelpNow is a service that provides online tutoring services and a variety of tools for students of all ages, including help with math, science, reading/writing, social studies, Spanish language, English as a second language, essay feedback and assistance, academic skills building, an online writing lab, homework question center, and more!
  • Peterson's Test Prep Courses, practice tests, and prep guides for high school, college, military, government, and other careers. Covers SAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP exams, CLEP, and more. Includes job search and career tools.
  • Teacher's Reference Center Index and abstract for academic journals, magazines, trade publications, and more in the field of education.

Encyclopedias & ReferenceReturn to Top

  • Britannica - Public Library Edition Widely trusted award winning encyclopedia which includes primary sources, research tools, biographies, country comparisons, and more.
  • Britannica - Public Library Edition - Kids Widely trusted award winning encyclopedia which includes biographies, country comparisons, fun quizzes, and more, including ability to select reading level and define any word, all geared towards kids!
  • Britannica - Learning Zone - Kids A place where kids can learn the fundamentals by reading, exploring, playing, and creating.
  • Britannica - Moderna Spanish language encyclopedia created with older students in mind.
  • Britannica - School Edition Encyclopedia Britannica resources presented by grade level. Choose from elementary, middle, and high school.
  • Britannica Escolar (K-8) Britannica Escolar is the Spanish digital learning portal for Elementary and Middle school students. Organized by grade levels, it helps improve student achievement, provide differentiated instruction, and maximize the use of technology in the classroom.
  • Gale in Context: Environmental Studies Case studies, news, reference materials, and other info sources covering a variety of topics in environmental studies including energy, pollution, earth systems, legislation, and more.
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library Browse and search a collection of full text, illustrated, and indexed reference books on a range of subjects.
  • Infobase eBooks A collection of full text ebooks on a range of topics including history, biography, literature, science, medicine, mythology, women's studies and more.
  • Oxford Dictionaries English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Portugese dictionaries from Oxford Dictionaries.
  • PebbleGo: Animals and Biographies A resource for kids to learn about animals and a variety of people. Articles include read-along audio to help kids learning to read.

GenealogyReturn to Top

  • American Ancestors AmericanAncestors.org by the New England Historic Genealogical Society is one of the most widely used online genealogical resources in the world. Browse hundreds of unique searchable online databases, offering more than 1.4 billion searchable records.
  • Ancestry Library Edition Research your family tree with Ancestry. Find birth, marriage, and death records, census info, city directories, military records, obituaries, and more.
  • Heritage Quest Comprehensive set of genealogy resources including census data, city directories, military records, will and probate records, histories, maps, and more.

Grants & FundingReturn to Top

  • Foundation Directory Online Professional (Available at Main Library only) Foundation Directory Online Professional is a searchable database that provides comprehensive information on U.S. grantmakers for non-profits seeking support. Create a custom search based on subject, geography, grantmaker type, type of support, trustee names, and many other search fields.
  • GuideStar (Available at Main Library only) Search GuideStar for the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available.

Health & NursingReturn to Top

  • Gale Health and Wellness Find information on diseases, drugs, alternative medicine, nutrition, and more through full text medical journals, magazines, and reference materials.
  • Gale OneFile: Health & Medicine A resource for students, consumers, and health care professionals with full text periodicals, reference materials, pamphlets, and videos.
  • Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health Provides nurses and nursing students with access to more than 10 million articles with information on patient care, treatment, and management.
  • Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Search academic journals and magazines covering the topics of sports medicine, physical therapy, and fitness.

History & BiographyReturn to Top

  • Gale in Context: Biography Search over 600,000 biographical entries with links to journals, magazines, websites, news, and multimedia resources.
  • Gale in Context: U.S. History Information about people, events, and other topics in U.S history from the landing of the vikings to present day. Includes millions of articles and more than 5,000 primary sources.
  • Gale in Context: World History Explore and research cultures, peoples, and events that have formed the world we see today. Hundreds of topics and links to academic journals, primary sources, and more.

Jobs & CareersReturn to Top

  • A to Z Databases Search for businesses, business info, nationwide white pages, healthcare professionals, jobs, and more.
  • Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management Periodical content covering topics in modern leadership and management for anyone interested in career development.
  • Gale OneFile: Vocations & Careers Search journals and magazines for information on vocations, job searching, and career advice.
  • Peterson's Career Prep Create a resume from a selection of stylish templates, take an assessment to discover possible career paths, and get advice on a range of topics, from resumes and cover letters, to career transitions, interviewing, and networking.

K - 12Return to Top

  • BookFlix Digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts
  • Gale in Context: Elementary Kid friendly database created to encourage exploration and research, including links to news, magazines, images, and more.
  • Gale Interactive - Science Visual and interactive learning tool for middle and high schoolers covering science topics including biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and human anatomy.
  • Gale OneFile: High School Edition Geared towards middle and high school students, this database provides a broad range of age appropriate information from a wide range or journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference sources.
  • PebbleGo: Animals and Biographies A resource for kids to learn about animals and a variety of people. Articles include read-along audio to help kids learning to read.
  • TeenBook Cloud Find graphic novels, enhanced novels, ebooks, classic literature, videos from National Geographic, and audiobooks geared towards middle and high schoolers.
  • TumbleBook Library A library of story books, read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, and videos for kids. Includes books in spanish and french as well as puzzles and games.

Language LearningReturn to Top

  • Mango Languages Learn language through conversation from a selection of over 70 languages. Download the app to learn anywhere your device can go.
  • Oxford Dictionaries English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Portugese dictionaries from Oxford Dictionaries.
  • Transparent Languages for Libraries Choose from over 100 languages to learn, including different dialects. Create an account to save your progress, choose from seven interface languages, and download the mobile app to learn on the go.
  • Gale LegalForms - Mass Downloadable legal forms for use in Massachusetts including landlord tenant forms, forms for wills and estates, name change, and more. Also includes information on a variety of legal topics.

LiteratureReturn to Top

  • Gale Literature Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.
  • Gale Literature Criticism Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.
  • Gale Literature Resource Center Find analysis, biographical information, and full text criticism from more than 130,000 writers.
  • Gale Literature: Something About The Author Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.

Magazine & Journal ArticlesReturn to Top

  • America's News Magazines Access periodicals from around the country.
  • PressReader Read 7,000+ digital newspapers and magazines from around the world in over 60 languages.
  • Gale Academic Onefile Search millions of articles from 17,000+ scholarly journals and other trustworthy sources. Inclues ability to translate interface and articles to 30 languages, citation tools, and visual topic finder.
  • Gale Academic Onefile Select Research articles from publications across a variety of disciplines. Includes vocational and technical titles used by community colleges. More than 5000 indexed periodicals, with 2800+ available in full text.
  • Gale General OneFile A general interest database of periodicals, most of which are available in full text. Includes audio and reference resources.
  • Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice Research forensic science, crime scene investigation, policy, court processes, and more with data from more than 250 journals.
  • Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts Search millions of articles from more than 200 major magazines on cooking and nutrition as well as reference book content.
  • Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines Provides access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products.
  • Gale OneFile: Psychology An authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.
  • Greenfile (EBSCO) A database on research of environmental issues such as agriculture, climate change, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, and more.
  • JSTOR (access limited to citations only) Search JSTOR's Open Access database of ebooks and early journal content or the US (prior to 1923), and elsewhere (prior to 1970).
  • Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (EBSCO) Index of more than 500 journals in the field of library and information sciences.
  • Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom Access the Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom.

NewspapersReturn to Top

  • Boston Globe (1980 - Current) Search and get full text articles from the Boston Globe, indexed for your convenience from 1980 to today.
  • PressReader Read 7,000+ digital newspapers and magazines from around the world in over 60 languages.
  • Gale OneFile: News Access more than 2000 national and worldwide newspapers with links to images, TV broadcasts, transcripts, and more.
  • New York Times Full text articles from the New York Times, 1985-Current.
  • Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, 1989 - Current) Read the T&G in text from 1989-current or full image view from 2018-current.

ScienceReturn to Top

  • Gale in Context: Science Over 600 scientific topics linked with millions of full text articles, over 300 interactive simulations, and more than 200 experiments you can perform.
  • Gale Interactive - Science Visual and interactive learning tool for middle and high schoolers covering science topics including biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and human anatomy.
  • Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies & Policy Collection Resource on environmental issues with millions of articles from more than 300 journals as well as reference content.
  • NOAA Climatological Data for Worcester Climatological Data for Worcester from NOAA.
  • Proquest Science Over 2 million records from science journals going back to 1986 covering general science, materials science, aerospace, engineering, computers, physics, telecommunications, transportation and military topics.

Social IssuesReturn to Top

  • Gale in Context: Global Issues Research and explore hundreds of global issues with a wide range of resources including academic journals, news, magazines, video, and more.
  • Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints Explore opposing viewpoints on more than 400 hot issues. Topics include breakdown of issue with pros and cons, and links to a wide range of resources.
  • Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice Research forensic science, crime scene investigation, policy, court processes, and more with data from more than 250 journals.
  • Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory Access to full-text academic journals and magazines useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.
  • Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy A comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions.
  • Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism A collection of more than 200 subject-appropriate, full-text periodicals that provide valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
  • Greenfile (EBSCO) A database on research of environmental issues such as agriculture, climate change, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, and more.


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  • American Ancestors AmericanAncestors.org by the New England Historic Genealogical Society is one of the most widely used online genealogical resources in the world. Browse hundreds of unique searchable online databases, offering more than 1.4 billion searchable records.

    Category: Genealogy

  • America's News Magazines Access periodicals from around the country.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Ancestry Library Edition Research your family tree with Ancestry. Find birth, marriage, and death records, census info, city directories, military records, obituaries, and more.

    Category: Genealogy

  • A to Z Databases Search for businesses, business info, nationwide white pages, healthcare professionals, jobs, and more.

    Category: Business & Finance, Jobs & Careers

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  • Boston Globe (1980 - Current) Search and get full text articles from the Boston Globe, indexed for your convenience from 1980 to today.

    Category: Newspapers

  • BookFlix Digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts

    Category: Scholastic Digital, K - 12

  • Britannica - Public Library Edition Widely trusted award winning encyclopedia which includes primary sources, research tools, biographies, country comparisons, and more.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Britannica - Public Library Edition - Kids Widely trusted award winning encyclopedia which includes biographies, country comparisons, fun quizzes, and more, including ability to select reading level and define any word, all geared towards kids!

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Britannica - Learning Zone - Kids A place where kids can learn the fundamentals by reading, exploring, playing, and creating.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Britannica - Moderna Spanish language encyclopedia created with older students in mind.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Britannica - School Edition Encyclopedia Britannica resources presented by grade level. Choose from elementary, middle, and high school.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Britannica Escolar (K-8) Britannica Escolar is the Spanish digital learning portal for Elementary and Middle school students. Organized by grade levels, it helps improve student achievement, provide differentiated instruction, and maximize the use of technology in the classroom.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

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  • Commonwealth Catalog If you can't find it in the CW MARS catalog, you can search other libraries across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via the Commonwealth Catalog. Requests will be delivered to your local library for pickup.

    Category: Books & Authors

  • Consumer Reports Product news and reviews from Consumer Reports, an independent non-profit consumer advocacy group which tests and reviews a variety of products with the consumer in mind.

    Category: Consumer and Culinary Arts

  • Craft & Hobby A video learning resource for crafts and hobbies. Learn at your own pace with step-by-step tutorials.

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

  • CWMARS Catalog Search for books, music, movies, and more across the whole CWMARS library system, and have items delivered to the library of your choice.

    Category: Books & Authors

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  • Freegal Music Download DRM music, videos, and audiobooks from the Sony Music Catalog for free.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media

  • Foundation Directory Online Professional (Available at Main Library only) Foundation Directory Online Professional is a searchable database that provides comprehensive information on U.S. grantmakers for non-profits seeking support. Create a custom search based on subject, geography, grantmaker type, type of support, trustee names, and many other search fields.

    Category: Grants & Funding

GReturn to Top

  • Gale Academic Onefile Search millions of articles from 17,000+ scholarly journals and other trustworthy sources. Inclues ability to translate interface and articles to 30 languages, citation tools, and visual topic finder.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale Academic Onefile Select Research articles from publications across a variety of disciplines. Includes vocational and technical titles used by community colleges. More than 5000 indexed periodicals, with 2800+ available in full text.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale E-Reference Titles More than 30 full text indexed reference books with illustrations.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media

  • Gale in Context: Biography Search over 600,000 biographical entries with links to journals, magazines, websites, news, and multimedia resources.

    Category: History & Biography

  • Gale in Context: Environmental Studies Case studies, news, reference materials, and other info sources covering a variety of topics in environmental studies including energy, pollution, earth systems, legislation, and more.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Gale in Context: Elementary Kid friendly database created to encourage exploration and research, including links to news, magazines, images, and more.

    Category: Education & Test Prep, K - 12

  • Gale in Context: Global Issues Research and explore hundreds of global issues with a wide range of resources including academic journals, news, magazines, video, and more.

    Category: Social Issues

  • Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints Explore opposing viewpoints on more than 400 hot issues. Topics include breakdown of issue with pros and cons, and links to a wide range of resources.

    Category: Social Issues

  • Gale in Context: Science Over 600 scientific topics linked with millions of full text articles, over 300 interactive simulations, and more than 200 experiments you can perform.

    Category: Science

  • Gale in Context: U.S. History Information about people, events, and other topics in U.S history from the landing of the vikings to present day. Includes millions of articles and more than 5,000 primary sources.

    Category: History & Biography

  • Gale in Context: World History Explore and research cultures, peoples, and events that have formed the world we see today. Hundreds of topics and links to academic journals, primary sources, and more.

    Category: History & Biography

  • Gale Directory Library Includes Brands and their Companies, a directory of manufacturers and distributors of all sizes from public and private sectors, and Market Share Reporter, which provides comparative business statistics.

    Category: Business & Finance

  • Gale General OneFile A general interest database of periodicals, most of which are available in full text. Includes audio and reference resources.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale Health and Wellness Find information on diseases, drugs, alternative medicine, nutrition, and more through full text medical journals, magazines, and reference materials.

    Category: Health & Nursing

  • Gale Interactive - Science Visual and interactive learning tool for middle and high schoolers covering science topics including biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and human anatomy.

    Category: Science, K - 12

  • Gale LegalForms - Mass Downloadable legal forms for use in Massachusetts including landlord tenant forms, forms for wills and estates, name change, and more. Also includes information on a variety of legal topics.

    Category: Legal

  • Gale Literature Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.

    Category: Literature

  • Gale Literature Criticism Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.

    Category: Literature

  • Gale Literature Resource Center Find analysis, biographical information, and full text criticism from more than 130,000 writers.

    Category: Literature

  • Gale Literature: Something About The Author Search through Gale's Literature Criticism, Literature Resource Center, and Something About the Author databases for literary criticism, biographical information, and more.

    Category: Literature

  • Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice Research forensic science, crime scene investigation, policy, court processes, and more with data from more than 250 journals.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles, Social Issues

  • Gale OneFile: Culinary Arts Search millions of articles from more than 200 major magazines on cooking and nutrition as well as reference book content.

    Category: Consumer and Culinary Arts, Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory Access to full-text academic journals and magazines useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.

    Category: Social Issues

  • Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies & Policy Collection Resource on environmental issues with millions of articles from more than 300 journals as well as reference content.

    Category: Science

  • Gale OneFile: Health & Medicine A resource for students, consumers, and health care professionals with full text periodicals, reference materials, pamphlets, and videos.

    Category: Health & Nursing

  • Gale OneFile: High School Edition Geared towards middle and high school students, this database provides a broad range of age appropriate information from a wide range or journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference sources.

    Category: Education & Test Prep, K - 12

  • Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism Search scholarly magazines, trade journals, and magazines on a range of topics related to travel and tourism. Includes information on vacation planning and Fodor's travel guides.

    Category: Consumer and Culinary Arts

  • Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management Periodical content covering topics in modern leadership and management for anyone interested in career development.

    Category: Jobs & Careers

  • Gale OneFile: News Access more than 2000 national and worldwide newspapers with links to images, TV broadcasts, transcripts, and more.

    Category: Newspapers

  • Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health Provides nurses and nursing students with access to more than 10 million articles with information on patient care, treatment, and management.

    Category: Health & Nursing

  • Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Search academic journals and magazines covering the topics of sports medicine, physical therapy, and fitness.

    Category: Health & Nursing

  • Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines Provides access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale OneFile: Psychology An authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, quantitative, social and all areas of applied psychology.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy A comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions.

    Category: Social Issues

  • Gale OneFile: Vocations & Careers Search journals and magazines for information on vocations, job searching, and career advice.

    Category: Jobs & Careers

  • Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism A collection of more than 200 subject-appropriate, full-text periodicals that provide valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

    Category: Social Issues

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library Browse and search a collection of full text, illustrated, and indexed reference books on a range of subjects.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference

  • Greenfile (EBSCO) A database on research of environmental issues such as agriculture, climate change, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, and more.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles, Social Issues

  • GuideStar (Available at Main Library only) Search GuideStar for the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available.

    Category: Grants & Funding

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  • Heritage Quest Comprehensive set of genealogy resources including census data, city directories, military records, will and probate records, histories, maps, and more.

    Category: Genealogy

  • Hoopla A large collection of audiobooks, movies, music, comics, ebooks, and television. Borrow up to 4 titles each month. Get the app to use Hoopla on the go.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media

  • HelpNow – Online Live Tutoring HelpNow is a service that provides online tutoring services and a variety of tools for students of all ages, including help with math, science, reading/writing, social studies, Spanish language, English as a second language, essay feedback and assistance, academic skills building, an online writing lab, homework question center, and more!

    Category: Education & Test Prep

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  • Infobase eBooks A collection of full text ebooks on a range of topics including history, biography, literature, science, medicine, mythology, women's studies and more.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media, Encyclopedias & Reference

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  • JSTOR (access limited to citations only) Search JSTOR's Open Access database of ebooks and early journal content or the US (prior to 1923), and elsewhere (prior to 1970).

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

KReturn to Top

  • Kanopy Stream from a large selection of critically acclaimed movies including documentaries, independent, and popular films. Four streams per month. App available for most devices.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media

LReturn to Top

  • Lote4Kids Storybook readalouds for children. Read and listen to picture books in over 60 languages.
  • LearningExpress Library (EBSCO) Get help preparing for a variety of exams including GED, HiSET, ACT, SAT, AP tests, and more. Includes career prep and skill building for elementary through college. Incluye recoursos para hispanohablantes.

    Category: Education & Test Prep

  • Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (EBSCO) Index of more than 500 journals in the field of library and information sciences.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

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  • Massachusetts Permit Practice Test Practice tests and handbooks for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and commerical vehicles (CDL)

    Category: Education & Test Prep

  • MassLINKS: Adult Education for Massachusetts Residents Online Adult Education Program for MA residents providing free ESOL/ESL courses for second language learners and free High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET) preparation courses. Fill out the form and a member of the MassLINKS team will reach out to you with more information and next steps to enroll in the program.

    Category: Education & Test Prep

  • Morningstar Investment Research Center Find information about companies, stocks, ETFs, and markets. Includes articles, newsletters, videos, portfolio tools, and educational material.

    Category: Business & Finance

  • Mango Languages Learn language through conversation from a selection of over 70 languages. Download the app to learn anywhere your device can go.

    Category: Language Learning

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  • New York Times Full text articles from the New York Times, 1985-Current.

    Category: Newspapers

  • Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom Access the Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom.

    Category: Magazine & Journal Articles

  • NOAA Climatological Data for Worcester Climatological Data for Worcester from NOAA.

    Category: Science

  • Novelist Plus (EBSCO) Find your next read. Search and browse by genre, age groups, theme, storylines, and find author read-alikes.

    Category: Books & Authors

OReturn to Top

  • Overdrive C/W Mars Digital Catalog Search, browse, and download e-books and audiobooks from the CWMARS catalog.

    Category: eBooks & Digital Media

  • Oxford Dictionaries English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Portugese dictionaries from Oxford Dictionaries.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference, Language Learning

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  • PressReader Read 7,000+ digital newspapers and magazines from around the world in over 60 languages.

    Category: Newspapers, Magazine & Journal Articles

  • PebbleGo: Animals and Biographies A resource for kids to learn about animals and a variety of people. Articles include read-along audio to help kids learning to read.

    Category: Encyclopedias & Reference, K - 12

  • Peterson's Career Prep Create a resume from a selection of stylish templates, take an assessment to discover possible career paths, and get advice on a range of topics, from resumes and cover letters, to career transitions, interviewing, and networking.

    Category: Jobs & Careers

  • Peterson's Test Prep Courses, practice tests, and prep guides for high school, college, military, government, and other careers. Covers SAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP exams, CLEP, and more. Includes job search and career tools.

    Category: Education & Test Prep

  • Photofact Online (SAMS) Search electronics repair manuals from a wide range of products, from antique radios to VCRs and plasma TVs.

    Category: Consumer and Culinary Arts

  • Proquest Science Over 2 million records from science journals going back to 1986 covering general science, materials science, aerospace, engineering, computers, physics, telecommunications, transportation and military topics.

    Category: Science

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