The Reading Public Library and the Massachusetts Commonwealth offer a wide range of free online resources. Students can find help with their homework, while others can access information on health, history, and home and gardens. The collection also provides resources for learning languages, getting legal help or a law, and great information for pursuing your career or college goals.
Get quick and easy access to American Ancestors while visiting the RPL> American Ancestors databases are designed for genealogical research on individuals and families. The databases are indexed and allow searching by name, date, and place. Searches are conducted through defined genealogy-focused fields (names, dates, places, etc.)
Get quick and easy access to Ancestry.com while visiting the RPL. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. It's an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.
Biography Resource Center, database of biographical information on more than 150,000 individuals from all parts of the world.
Archive articlees from the Boston Globe with detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue is indexed thoroughly, providing access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper.
Searchable full-page and article reproductions back to the first issue on March 4, 1872. Coverage: Morning Edition only.
Access requires a free Boston Public Library eCard, available for all Massachusetts residents.
Use your Boston Public Library (BPL) eCard to get up-to-the-moment access to Globe.com with no limit on the number of articles viewed. Access will be available for the next 3 days (72 hours). A limited number of passes may be issued each day. After 3 days, simply come back and register again to regain access.
This resource requires you to create a free temporary account using your BPL eCard.
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Britannica Library lets you choose from 3 levels to find information suitable for your grade or reading level. You can search for encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, images and videos. Britannica Children is for students in grades K-5. Britannica Young Adults is for students in grades 6-8.
With ConsumerReports.org, Access ConsumerReports.org to access a comprehensive collection of expert, unbiased product reviews. Compare price, performance, and reliability all in one
place. Find reliable information on new and used cars. Obtain reliable and unbiased consumer health information to improve healthcare outcomes.
Designed for public libraries, MasterFILE Complete offers the highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area.
Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that empower all members of your community — no matter their current financial situation — to make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Gale Academic OneFile with OneFile Collections provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
Gale General OneFile provides millions of articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other authoritative sources. With intuitive search features, and extensive coverage across wide-ranging topics, you'll find accurate information and articles to support your interests.
InfoTrac Newsstand provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
Gale Literature Resource Center is Gale’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource, offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works. Researchers can find up-to-date analysis, biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods, and from around the world.
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Home Improvement Source is a DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Mango Languages helps you learn over 70 world languages, offers more than 20 ESL/ELL courses, and improves your proficiency with Mango Movies. Sign up for an account to track your progress, or try it out as a guest.
Free, practical information about your legal rights in Massachusetts. By legal aid programs.
MassLINKS Online Academy is a FREE DESE-funded Massachusetts statewide adult education program. Students can choose from High School Equivalency (GED and HiSet) preparation classes or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL) classes. Classes are offered fully online with evening and morning options to help you work around your schedule.
Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry's most multilingual family history research database. It includes billions of historical documents from 70+ countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
Get quick and easy access to the New York Times while visiting the RPL. The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based that covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based that covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
The Reading Public Library Academy (RPL Academy) provides video tutorials on a variety of skills and training topics. Browse through curated tutorials the Library and register for an account to track your progress. Topics range from Career & College to Financial Literacy to Social Media and Tech Skills. Learn something new today!
From climate change to genetically modified organisms to fracking, the wealth of content in Gale In Context: Science spans the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, health and medicine, and math and technology. Go beyond research projects and choose from over 350 experiments in 200 entries to assign during everyday instruction, enabling hands-on learning anywhere students have online access.
Language learning for the entire community. Transparent Language Online for Libraries empowers anyone to learn 110+ languages - including ESL and ASL -anytime, anywhere, on any device. Languages include ESL and ASL. Language learners of all ages will enjoy a fun, effective, and engaging experience using this free and easy to use service.
Learn about Massachusetts law. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys, and the public. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. The Trial Court Libraries are here to help you with your legal information needs.
Coverage of the most-studied U.S. history topics including from the arrival of Vikings in North America, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror through a web-like experience that supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills.
Value Line provides investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. The Library's subscription includes coverage of 1,700 stocks in The Value Line Investment Survey Plus and 1,800 in the The Small and Mid-Cap edition.
Get quick and easy access to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) while visiting the RPL. WSJ is the definitive source of news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world and are key to understanding it.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The Wall Street Journal is the definitive source of news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world and are key to understanding it.
Users must validate access every three days.
Get quick and easy access to the Washington Post while visiting the RPL. The Washington Post, locally known as "the Post" and, informally, WaPo or WP, is an American award-winning daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Washington metropolitan area and has a national audience.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The Washington Post, locally known as "the Post" and, informally, WaPo or WP, is an American award-winning daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Washington metropolitan area and has a national audience.
Requires validation.
Explore the history of the world, starting with the beginning of civilization as humans began to domesticate animals and engage in agriculture in the Neolithic Era (8000–5000 BCE). The development of agriculture allowed humans to form communities and engage in trade. These communities grew into civilizations, with some of the earliest located in Sumer, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley (Harappa), Andes, China, and Mesoamerica.
Value Line provides investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. The Library's subscription includes coverage of 1,700 stocks in The Value Line Investment Survey Plus and 1,800 in the The Small and Mid-Cap edition.
Get quick and easy access to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) while visiting the RPL. WSJ is the definitive source of news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world and are key to understanding it.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
MassLINKS Online Academy is a FREE DESE-funded Massachusetts statewide adult education program. Students can choose from High School Equivalency (GED and HiSet) preparation classes or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL) classes. Classes are offered fully online with evening and morning options to help you work around your schedule.
The Reading Public Library Academy (RPL Academy) provides video tutorials on a variety of skills and training topics. Browse through curated tutorials the Library and register for an account to track your progress. Topics range from Career & College to Financial Literacy to Social Media and Tech Skills. Learn something new today!
With ConsumerReports.org, Access ConsumerReports.org to access a comprehensive collection of expert, unbiased product reviews. Compare price, performance, and reliability all in one
place. Find reliable information on new and used cars. Obtain reliable and unbiased consumer health information to improve healthcare outcomes.
Mango Languages helps you learn over 70 world languages, offers more than 20 ESL/ELL courses, and improves your proficiency with Mango Movies. Sign up for an account to track your progress, or try it out as a guest.
Language learning for the entire community. Transparent Language Online for Libraries empowers anyone to learn 110+ languages - including ESL and ASL -anytime, anywhere, on any device. Languages include ESL and ASL. Language learners of all ages will enjoy a fun, effective, and engaging experience using this free and easy to use service.
FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that empower all members of your community — no matter their current financial situation — to make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals.
The Reading Public Library Academy (RPL Academy) provides video tutorials on a variety of skills and training topics. Browse through curated tutorials the Library and register for an account to track your progress. Topics range from Career & College to Financial Literacy to Social Media and Tech Skills. Learn something new today!
Get quick and easy access to American Ancestors while visiting the RPL> American Ancestors databases are designed for genealogical research on individuals and families. The databases are indexed and allow searching by name, date, and place. Searches are conducted through defined genealogy-focused fields (names, dates, places, etc.)
Get quick and easy access to Ancestry.com while visiting the RPL. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. It's an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.
Biography Resource Center, database of biographical information on more than 150,000 individuals from all parts of the world.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry's most multilingual family history research database. It includes billions of historical documents from 70+ countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
The Reading Public Library Academy (RPL Academy) provides video tutorials on a variety of skills and training topics. Browse through curated tutorials the Library and register for an account to track your progress. Topics range from Career & College to Financial Literacy to Social Media and Tech Skills. Learn something new today!
Coverage of the most-studied U.S. history topics including from the arrival of Vikings in North America, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror through a web-like experience that supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills.
Explore the history of the world, starting with the beginning of civilization as humans began to domesticate animals and engage in agriculture in the Neolithic Era (8000–5000 BCE). The development of agriculture allowed humans to form communities and engage in trade. These communities grew into civilizations, with some of the earliest located in Sumer, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley (Harappa), Andes, China, and Mesoamerica.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Home Improvement Source is a DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
Biography Resource Center, database of biographical information on more than 150,000 individuals from all parts of the world.
On-Demand, Anywhere Online Learning
Brainfuse is one of the most experienced online tutoring companies in the nation. HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed.
Britannica Library lets you choose from 3 levels to find information suitable for your grade or reading level. You can search for encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, images and videos. Britannica Children is for students in grades K-5. Britannica Young Adults is for students in grades 6-8.
Gale General OneFile provides millions of articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other authoritative sources. With intuitive search features, and extensive coverage across wide-ranging topics, you'll find accurate information and articles to support your interests.
Gale Literature Resource Center is Gale’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource, offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works. Researchers can find up-to-date analysis, biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods, and from around the world.
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Mango Languages helps you learn over 70 world languages, offers more than 20 ESL/ELL courses, and improves your proficiency with Mango Movies. Sign up for an account to track your progress, or try it out as a guest.
From climate change to genetically modified organisms to fracking, the wealth of content in Gale In Context: Science spans the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, health and medicine, and math and technology. Go beyond research projects and choose from over 350 experiments in 200 entries to assign during everyday instruction, enabling hands-on learning anywhere students have online access.
Coverage of the most-studied U.S. history topics including from the arrival of Vikings in North America, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror through a web-like experience that supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills.
Explore the history of the world, starting with the beginning of civilization as humans began to domesticate animals and engage in agriculture in the Neolithic Era (8000–5000 BCE). The development of agriculture allowed humans to form communities and engage in trade. These communities grew into civilizations, with some of the earliest located in Sumer, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley (Harappa), Andes, China, and Mesoamerica.
Mango Languages helps you learn over 70 world languages, offers more than 20 ESL/ELL courses, and improves your proficiency with Mango Movies. Sign up for an account to track your progress, or try it out as a guest.
The Reading Public Library Academy (RPL Academy) provides video tutorials on a variety of skills and training topics. Browse through curated tutorials the Library and register for an account to track your progress. Topics range from Career & College to Financial Literacy to Social Media and Tech Skills. Learn something new today!
Language learning for the entire community. Transparent Language Online for Libraries empowers anyone to learn 110+ languages - including ESL and ASL -anytime, anywhere, on any device. Languages include ESL and ASL. Language learners of all ages will enjoy a fun, effective, and engaging experience using this free and easy to use service.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Free, practical information about your legal rights in Massachusetts. By legal aid programs.
Learn about Massachusetts law. There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys, and the public. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. The Trial Court Libraries are here to help you with your legal information needs.
Archive articlees from the Boston Globe with detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue is indexed thoroughly, providing access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper.
Searchable full-page and article reproductions back to the first issue on March 4, 1872. Coverage: Morning Edition only.
Access requires a free Boston Public Library eCard, available for all Massachusetts residents.
Designed for public libraries, MasterFILE Complete offers the highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area.
Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Gale Academic OneFile with OneFile Collections provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
Gale General OneFile provides millions of articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other authoritative sources. With intuitive search features, and extensive coverage across wide-ranging topics, you'll find accurate information and articles to support your interests.
InfoTrac Newsstand provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.
Get quick and easy access to the New York Times while visiting the RPL. The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based that covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based that covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Get quick and easy access to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) while visiting the RPL. WSJ is the definitive source of news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world and are key to understanding it.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The Wall Street Journal is the definitive source of news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money, global forces that shape the world and are key to understanding it.
Users must validate access every three days.
Get quick and easy access to the Washington Post while visiting the RPL. The Washington Post, locally known as "the Post" and, informally, WaPo or WP, is an American award-winning daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Washington metropolitan area and has a national audience.
Free access from anywhere with your RPL account. The Washington Post, locally known as "the Post" and, informally, WaPo or WP, is an American award-winning daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Washington metropolitan area and has a national audience.
Requires validation.
Get quick and easy access to American Ancestors while visiting the RPL> American Ancestors databases are designed for genealogical research on individuals and families. The databases are indexed and allow searching by name, date, and place. Searches are conducted through defined genealogy-focused fields (names, dates, places, etc.)
Get quick and easy access to Ancestry.com while visiting the RPL. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. It's an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.
Biography Resource Center, database of biographical information on more than 150,000 individuals from all parts of the world.
Britannica Library lets you choose from 3 levels to find information suitable for your grade or reading level. You can search for encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, images and videos. Britannica Children is for students in grades K-5. Britannica Young Adults is for students in grades 6-8.
Designed for public libraries, MasterFILE Complete offers the highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
Gale Academic OneFile with OneFile Collections provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
Gale General OneFile provides millions of articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other authoritative sources. With intuitive search features, and extensive coverage across wide-ranging topics, you'll find accurate information and articles to support your interests.
Gale Literature Resource Center is Gale’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource, offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works. Researchers can find up-to-date analysis, biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods, and from around the world.
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry's most multilingual family history research database. It includes billions of historical documents from 70+ countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
From climate change to genetically modified organisms to fracking, the wealth of content in Gale In Context: Science spans the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, health and medicine, and math and technology. Go beyond research projects and choose from over 350 experiments in 200 entries to assign during everyday instruction, enabling hands-on learning anywhere students have online access.
Coverage of the most-studied U.S. history topics including from the arrival of Vikings in North America, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror through a web-like experience that supports the development of critical thinking and information literacy skills.
Explore the history of the world, starting with the beginning of civilization as humans began to domesticate animals and engage in agriculture in the Neolithic Era (8000–5000 BCE). The development of agriculture allowed humans to form communities and engage in trade. These communities grew into civilizations, with some of the earliest located in Sumer, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley (Harappa), Andes, China, and Mesoamerica.
Thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals – plus encyclopedias, academic books, and other reliable research and reference sources – and more are available to every Massachusetts resident free of charge.
From climate change to genetically modified organisms to fracking, the wealth of content in Gale In Context: Science spans the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental science, health and medicine, and math and technology. Go beyond research projects and choose from over 350 experiments in 200 entries to assign during everyday instruction, enabling hands-on learning anywhere students have online access.
On-Demand, Anywhere Online Learning
Brainfuse is one of the most experienced online tutoring companies in the nation. HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed.
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