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Ancestry Library Edition provides access to records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more on individuals from North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia through more than 7,000 available databases.
As the Library for the Commonwealth, the Boston Public Library (BPL) serves residents throughout Massachusetts. BPL has amassed a large collection of eBooks including some of the most popular titles. You can already access eBooks and downloadable audiobooks with your regular library card as a CWMARS patron, but learn more about getting a free Boston Public Library eCard here to access other resources, including online newspapers, Mango Languages, and much more. Check out the BPL Digital Catalog here.
Online Encyclopedia geared for grades K-8 from Britannica. Britannica Escolar is a Spanish-language online resource designed for elementary and middle school students.
Online Encyclopedia geared for grades K-2 from Britannica. Britannica Fundamentals is an online educational resource designed for young learners.
Online Encyclopedia and reference center from Britannica.
Online Encyclopedia and reference center from Britannica.
Online Encyclopedia geared for grades K-12 from Britannica. Britannica School Edition is an online resource designed for students of all ages and reading levels .
Your Massachusetts library card gives you access to books, music, and more from all over the state. If you can’t find it in the CWMARS catalog, try the Commwealth Catalog. You can locate and request materials from hundreds of Massachusetts libraries and have them delivered right to your local library for pickup. Try the Commonwealth Catalog today or ask a staff member for help requesting items you can’t find in the local catalogs.
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Our library is part of the CW MARS (Central Western Massachusetts Resource Sharing) network, a consortium of libraries that includes public and academic libraries all over the region. Millions of titles are available with your East Longmeadow Public Library card. Click here to search and request books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, and more. You can also log into and manage your library account.
Access the Digital Catalog with Libby, an app and website that you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer to download, read, and listen to books, comics, and magazines! Click here to go to the digital catalog to learn more and search for your next great read. You can download the Libby app on the Google Play or Apple store, or use the website, libbyapp.com.
Get ready for your Massachusetts driver’s license test at drivingtests.org.
Access East Longmeadow High School yearbooks (Aegis) for 1962 – 2023 on archive.org.
The Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and Massachusetts Library System provides access to research databases that you can search for peer reviewed articles, articles, and more. There are additional subject specific databases available as part of the Gale Online Resources.
hoopla includes streaming ebooks, audiobooks, comics, tv, movies, and music to East Longmeadow library cardholders. Click here to go to hoopla’s website to sign up for your account and get started! Cardholders are limited to eight check-outs per calendar month. hoopla is also available as an app on your iOS or Android device.
U.S. news content from local, regional, and national sources, NewsBank is the largest resource of its kind.
Niche Academy is an online learning platform that provides video tutorials on topics like databases, critical thinking skills, social media sites, and other library and online resources.
Check out Novelist to find your next great read. Novelist is a database that you can use to get book suggestions based on the things you already love! Try searching for a book you enjoyed and using the Readalikes section on the right side of the page for suggestions on what to try next. Access Novelist at the library at this link or log in from home with your card number and password here.
Having a clear, compelling point of view on today’s most debated political and social issues requires finding the most credible facts and insights. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints simplifies your search by bringing together thousands of resources to provide authoritative articles, research reports, videos, and statistics. Opposing Viewpoint steers you away from unreliable content that online browsers sometimes serve up and helps you draw your own conclusions about global warming, the minimum wage, and hundreds of other debated topics.
PebbleGo is a database designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers and researchers. It features PebbleGo Animals, with more than 200 animal articles correlated to life science standards, animal audio and video, carefully leveled text, educational games, and read-aloud capabilities and PebbleGo Biographies, where readers can Research the lives of important historical and contemporary figures who have impacted the world.
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The links below are for federal or state resources that may also be useful. They are not provided by the library.
Affordable Connectivity Program – The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more.
Ask a Law Librarian – Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian for legal information about whatever legal situation you may be experiencing. Law Librarians can’t give legal advice, but they can connect you with helpful legal information.
Financial Education Website – This website from The Office of Economic Empowerment provides the tools and knowledge to help you achieve economic security now and in the future.
MassHire Career Services and Planning– Offers job support online and in person at 25 career center locations across Massachusetts.
MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy – Provides access to free educational services for residents of Massachusetts supporting their educational attainment and employability through rigorous, standards based basic skills and/or English language instruction, workplace readiness instruction, and college preparation activities. All instruction and services are delivered remotely.
Massachusetts Local Government 101 – Learn more about Massachusetts local government.
Mass Municipal Data Hub – Find detailed information about Massachusetts communities.
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Some electronic resources are brought to you by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System with state funds and federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds.