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A to Z the World
A to Z the World is the world’s most comprehensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture and customs worldwide. AtoZ the World is comprised of 175 Country Guides of 107 topics each. No other single resource covers so many topics, so well, for so many countries. For Manchester residents, use your library card number to log in.
A to Z World Travel
A to Z World Travel is a comprehensive, informative, and fun e-content travel database offering free and exclusive tourist and culture information on more than 160 of the top travel destinations in North America and around the globe. For Manchester residents, use your library card number to log in.
Ancestry Library
Ancestry Library is a version of Ancestry.com that contains a variety of collections that can help in educational or genealogical research. These historical records include a network of resources you can search, such as census, church, court, and immigration records. Ancestry Library will guide your research from the beginning and provide downloadable forms that can help organize the content you collect.
Audio Book Cloud
Database of streaming audiobooks of over 1200 titles in popular literature, classics, children and teen books, mystery, sci-fi, history, biography and more.
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Book Series In Order
On the Book Series In Order website, you will find book series in order by author, then in order of the character or series. This is an ongoing project for the site’s developers, but many authors can be found here. It is a great resource.
Boston Public Library
BPL eCards are virtual library cards that allow users immediate remote access to all of the Boston Public Library’s electronic resources, including magazine databases, downloadable audio, video and music. eCard users who wish to check out library materials will be asked to upgrade to a standard BPL card.
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Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat)
If you have searched the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium’s online catalog and the material you want is not available, then try the Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat). ComCat extends your search beyond our Library’s resources. In one easy step, you can search through millions of items at participating libraries across Massachusetts to find the books, DVDs, and music you’re looking for. Make a request and it will be delivered to the Manchester Public Library for pickup. Ask a Librarian if you experience any difficulties in accessing or searching the Commonwealth Catalog. NOTE: As of October, 2019, Internet Explorer browser (versions 7-11) is no longer supported.
Consumer Reports
A nonprofit organization, Consumer Reports provides an easy-to-use guide for unbiased ratings on thousands of products and services used in everyday life. Included in the subscription are helpful tools for cars and televisions, satisfaction scores from nearly a million consumers, and expert tips on topics including health, food, tech and money. When accessing Consumer Reports from home you will need your library card’s barcode numbers. If you do not have access to your library card, please see a librarian at the Manchester Library.
Creativebug
Creativebug is a resource that offers over 1,000 high-quality online videos in arts and crafts instructional workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, make jewelry and more! No matter what level maker you are, you can find a crafting medium that fuels your creative side! When accessing Creativebug from home you will need your library card’s barcode numbers. If you do not have access to your library card, please see a librarian at the Manchester Library.
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FactCite
FactCite is a fully searchable online information resource brought to you by The Lincoln Library Press. It enables student researchers and teachers to easily navigate through a vast amount of information. Student researchers can search or browse the vast selection of textual information as well as make use of other helpful features, such as printable full-color and outline illustrations and maps. Bonus material in our Greek & Roman section enhances comprehension with features such as a gods and heroes equivalency chart, a Greek alphabet chart, and classroom plays. You need a valid Manchester Public Library card to access the database.
Freegal
Freegal® Music is a free music streaming service from this library. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Freegal offers access to over 16 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 93,000+ labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of the Manchester Public Library. During this time, Freegal is offering 24 hour-per-day streaming to our patrons.
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Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Gardening & Horticulture Collection
Farmers, landscape architects, and biotechnologists alike will have their information appetites sated with this collection of journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies.
GreenFile
A bibliographic database of information about environmental concerns, Global warming, energy conservation, natural resources, and pollution. GreenFILE covers content going back more than 35 years and contains bibliographic backfiles to volume one, issue one for Bioscience, Journal of Environmental Planning & Management, Journal of Ecology, and Conservation Biology, and these backfiles are unique to GreenFILE. The database also contains bibliographic information for key non-scholarly titles such as E -The Environmental Magazine, Natural Life, and Mother Earth News. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for certain titles, and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles as well. GreenFILE is a database that includes information for individuals, such as installing solar panels and recycling; for corporations needing information on green agriculture, hybrid cars, or waste management; as well as, environmental laws, regulations, and studies. The goal is for GreenFILE to be a practical tool for everyday information and a resource for academic study and classroom activities.
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Hoopla
Hoopla, the Library’s newest downloading service, will offer you a ton of fun and new content to enjoy! Using a web browser, smartphone or tablet, hoopla is an online streaming service that offers a great selection of feature films, television shows, documentaries, music albums and audiobooks you can enjoy at home or on the go. The content is always available so you don’t have to worry about ending up on any wait-lists and you get up to 10 checkouts per month!
Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Collection
With current and relevant content from industry journals, travel guides and magazines this collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field, while also allowing for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry – including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.
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Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment. How can I watch Kanopy? You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstract
LISTA indexes more than 690 periodicals, plus books, research reports, and proceedings. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management, and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s.
LinkedIn Learning
Lynda.com has now been upgraded to LinkedinLearning! All of the same great content you know from Lynda.com such as learning how to create a website, updating your knowledge of Microsoft Office, and developing business and creative skills that will increase your ability to achieve personal and professional goals will now be available to enjoy on the updated LinkedIn Learning platform. You will continue to be able to watch all the same content, bookmarked courses, and obtain certificates of completion that you had in Lynda.com will appear on your new account as a part of the upgrade.
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Manchester Cricket
The Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library is happy to provide access to The Manchester Cricket’s Digital Archive up to 2009. The digitization of the Cricket was funded by an equal collaboration between the Friends of the Manchester Public Library and current owners of The Manchester Cricket Newspaper. Up-to-date physical copies of the 2019 Manchester Cricket papers are also available at the Manchester Library. The Manchester Cricket is an independent, family-owned weekly newspaper that has served the communities of Manchester and Essex since 1888.
Manchester Essex Regional High School Yearbooks
Access high school memories from your home! The Library now has available fully searchable digital versions of some of Manchester Essex Regional High School yearbooks up to 2015. This was made possible by the Boston Public Library and their Statewide Digitization Project. To check them out go to the library’s website at manchesterpl.org or on the Internet Archive at https://archive.org/details/manchesterpl.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Morningstar
Morningstar Investment Research Center is a financial services resource that provides beginner or seasoned investors access to even more up-to-date research and online articles and videos to help navigate smart investing, future financial planning, and staying ahead of the market.
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National Geographic
1888 through current issue. Plus National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Traveler.
Novelist K-8 Plus
A subset of Novelist Plus is your resource for children’s book recommendations.
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O'Reilly
A collection of technology based eBooks and videos that provides access to computer programming, software development, management, test prep eBooks and more! To access the resources, you will need your library card number and PIN (four-digit number). If you have forgotten your PIN, please contact the Library at 978-526-7711 for assistance.
OverDrive
Download eBooks, Audio Books, Streaming Video and Magazines. To sign in, choose your library system from the dropdown menu — Massachusetts-by-the-Sea library cardholders are considered Merrimack Valley Library patrons (MVLC); use your library card number to login. Download or stream across multiple devices using the Overdrive or Libby app.
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Rocket Languages
Rocket Languages is an online language-learning course offers practical and powerful downloadable lessons, games and more that will encourage learning any new language at your own pace! This resource is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Library.
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Salem Press
To access Salem Press resources, click on the logo above and type in your library card number. Search the following from the Manchester Public Library collection and be sure to check out the subject index for more resources available to you.
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Teacher Reference Center
(TRC) – This index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books is now offered free via the EBSCOhost platform. This database provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.
Teen Health & Wellness
Real Life: Real Answers
Everyone experiences stress, and learning how to manage it is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. For guidance, help, and lots of great stories (not to mention the new *Calm Room*), visit Teen Health & Wellness.
Teen Health & Wellness is an award-winning resource that provides teens up to date, nonjudgmental, curricular, and self-help support. Visit the ***New Calm Room feature to find videos, sounds, resources to help you relax and refocus. The Calm Room is accessible from the home page of Teen Health & Wellness and throughout the resource.
TumbleBooks
Children”s ebooks for grades K-6 and includes animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, graphic novels, as well as books in Spanish and French.
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U.S. Newsstream
US Newsstream enables users to search current and extensive backfiles of U.S. news content and features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format. Key U.S. titles include: The New York Times (backfile from 1980 forward), The Wall Street Journal (from 1984 forward), Washington Post (from 1987 forward), Los Angeles Times (from 1985 forward), Chicago Tribune (from 1985 forward), The Boston Globe (from 1980 forward), Newsday (from 1995 forward), The Wall Street Journal Online, ProPublica, Huffington Post, CNN Newswires, Politico
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Wall Street Journal
The Manchester Public Library now offers online access to The Wall Street Journal! Get the latest national news, business, and economy information and even access to WSJ Magazine, all from the comfort of your own home! You will need your library card to login. After creating an account, you will be able to start reading articles immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again, and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. You will never run out of free articles to read!
Arts & Music
Creativebug
Creativebug is a resource that offers over 1,000 high-quality online videos in arts and crafts instructional workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screenprint, make jewelry and more! No matter what level maker you are, you can find a crafting medium that fuels your creative side! When accessing Creativebug from home you will need your library card’s barcode numbers. If you do not have access to your library card, please see a librarian at the Manchester Library.
Freegal
Freegal® Music is a free music streaming service from this library. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Freegal offers access to over 16 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 93,000+ labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of the Manchester Public Library. During this time, Freegal is offering 24 hour-per-day streaming to our patrons.
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Hoopla
Hoopla, the Library’s newest downloading service, will offer you a ton of fun and new content to enjoy! Using a web browser, smartphone or tablet, hoopla is an online streaming service that offers a great selection of feature films, television shows, documentaries, music albums and audiobooks you can enjoy at home or on the go. The content is always available so you don’t have to worry about ending up on any wait-lists and you get up to 10 checkouts per month!
Business
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Morningstar
Morningstar Investment Research Center is a financial services resource that provides beginner or seasoned investors access to even more up-to-date research and online articles and videos to help navigate smart investing, future financial planning, and staying ahead of the market.
Children
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Novelist K-8 Plus
A subset of Novelist Plus is your resource for children’s book recommendations.
TumbleBooks
Children”s ebooks for grades K-6 and includes animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, graphic novels, as well as books in Spanish and French.
Culture
A to Z the World
A to Z the World is the world’s most comprehensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture and customs worldwide. AtoZ the World is comprised of 175 Country Guides of 107 topics each. No other single resource covers so many topics, so well, for so many countries. For Manchester residents, use your library card number to log in.
A to Z World Travel
A to Z World Travel is a comprehensive, informative, and fun e-content travel database offering free and exclusive tourist and culture information on more than 160 of the top travel destinations in North America and around the globe. For Manchester residents, use your library card number to log in.
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Collection
With current and relevant content from industry journals, travel guides and magazines this collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field, while also allowing for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry – including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more.
Education
Boston Public Library
BPL eCards are virtual library cards that allow users immediate remote access to all of the Boston Public Library’s electronic resources, including magazine databases, downloadable audio, video and music. eCard users who wish to check out library materials will be asked to upgrade to a standard BPL card.
FactCite
FactCite is a fully searchable online information resource brought to you by The Lincoln Library Press. It enables student researchers and teachers to easily navigate through a vast amount of information. Student researchers can search or browse the vast selection of textual information as well as make use of other helpful features, such as printable full-color and outline illustrations and maps. Bonus material in our Greek & Roman section enhances comprehension with features such as a gods and heroes equivalency chart, a Greek alphabet chart, and classroom plays. You need a valid Manchester Public Library card to access the database.
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
LinkedIn Learning
Lynda.com has now been upgraded to LinkedinLearning! All of the same great content you know from Lynda.com such as learning how to create a website, updating your knowledge of Microsoft Office, and developing business and creative skills that will increase your ability to achieve personal and professional goals will now be available to enjoy on the updated LinkedIn Learning platform. You will continue to be able to watch all the same content, bookmarked courses, and obtain certificates of completion that you had in Lynda.com will appear on your new account as a part of the upgrade.
Teacher Reference Center
(TRC) – This index of over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books is now offered free via the EBSCOhost platform. This database provides coverage on key education topics such as Assessment, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, Science & Mathematics, and more for K-12 Teachers & Librarians.
Teen Health & Wellness
Real Life: Real Answers
Everyone experiences stress, and learning how to manage it is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. For guidance, help, and lots of great stories (not to mention the new *Calm Room*), visit Teen Health & Wellness.
Teen Health & Wellness is an award-winning resource that provides teens up to date, nonjudgmental, curricular, and self-help support. Visit the ***New Calm Room feature to find videos, sounds, resources to help you relax and refocus. The Calm Room is accessible from the home page of Teen Health & Wellness and throughout the resource.
Entertainment
Audio Book Cloud
Database of streaming audiobooks of over 1200 titles in popular literature, classics, children and teen books, mystery, sci-fi, history, biography and more.
Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat)
If you have searched the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium’s online catalog and the material you want is not available, then try the Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat). ComCat extends your search beyond our Library’s resources. In one easy step, you can search through millions of items at participating libraries across Massachusetts to find the books, DVDs, and music you’re looking for. Make a request and it will be delivered to the Manchester Public Library for pickup. Ask a Librarian if you experience any difficulties in accessing or searching the Commonwealth Catalog. NOTE: As of October, 2019, Internet Explorer browser (versions 7-11) is no longer supported.
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment. How can I watch Kanopy? You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
OverDrive
Download eBooks, Audio Books, Streaming Video and Magazines. To sign in, choose your library system from the dropdown menu — Massachusetts-by-the-Sea library cardholders are considered Merrimack Valley Library patrons (MVLC); use your library card number to login. Download or stream across multiple devices using the Overdrive or Libby app.
Foreign Language
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Rocket Languages
Rocket Languages is an online language-learning course offers practical and powerful downloadable lessons, games and more that will encourage learning any new language at your own pace! This resource is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Library.
Health
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Teen Health & Wellness
Real Life: Real Answers
Everyone experiences stress, and learning how to manage it is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. For guidance, help, and lots of great stories (not to mention the new *Calm Room*), visit Teen Health & Wellness.
Teen Health & Wellness is an award-winning resource that provides teens up to date, nonjudgmental, curricular, and self-help support. Visit the ***New Calm Room feature to find videos, sounds, resources to help you relax and refocus. The Calm Room is accessible from the home page of Teen Health & Wellness and throughout the resource.
History
Ancestry Library
Ancestry Library is a version of Ancestry.com that contains a variety of collections that can help in educational or genealogical research. These historical records include a network of resources you can search, such as census, church, court, and immigration records. Ancestry Library will guide your research from the beginning and provide downloadable forms that can help organize the content you collect.
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Jobs & Careers
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Law
Gale Learning
Access to free Gale databases. Find up-to-date content about topics on Business, Careers, Education, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, Science and so much more. The Gale logo is your link to valuable resources right at your fingertips.
Literature
Book Series In Order
On the Book Series In Order website, you will find book series in order by author, then in order of the character or series. This is an ongoing project for the site’s developers, but many authors can be found here. It is a great resource.
Boston Public Library
BPL eCards are virtual library cards that allow users immediate remote access to all of the Boston Public Library’s electronic resources, including magazine databases, downloadable audio, video and music. eCard users who wish to check out library materials will be asked to upgrade to a standard BPL card.
Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat)
If you have searched the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium’s online catalog and the material you want is not available, then try the Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat). ComCat extends your search beyond our Library’s resources. In one easy step, you can search through millions of items at participating libraries across Massachusetts to find the books, DVDs, and music you’re looking for. Make a request and it will be delivered to the Manchester Public Library for pickup. Ask a Librarian if you experience any difficulties in accessing or searching the Commonwealth Catalog. NOTE: As of October, 2019, Internet Explorer browser (versions 7-11) is no longer supported.