Digital Resources & Apps

Beaman Library subscribes to a variety of digital resources. You may access many of these resources with the use of your Beaman Library card. If you do not have a Beaman Library card or you are not a West Boylston resident, some of these services can be accessed with a Boston Public Library eCard or through your own local library.

ASLdeafined

Video lessons designed to instruct Deaf students, parents of Deaf children, and the community-at-large.

Click to learn American Sign Language

Beanstack

A web-based and mobile app that allows readers to participate in Beaman Library's reading challenges. Rreaders can log their reading, complete activities, engage with community members, and more!

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ConsumerReports

Access ratings and reviews for thousands of products from shoppers and experts, money-saving tips, buying guides, videos and more.

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Fiero Code

A self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects.

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HeritageHub

Explore your family history with via a collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today.

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Hiveclass

An e-learning platform for sports, physical activity, and mind+body wellness. Explore countless videos in English and Spanish on pickleball, fitness, dance, soccer, yoga, mindfulness, & more.

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Kanopy

Access high-quality films that stimulate imagination, promote learning, and spark meaningful conversations.

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TumbleBooks

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s ebooks available by subscription.

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Kanopy Kids

A curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming.

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TeenBookCloud

TeenBookCloud is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos, and audio books.

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News

Access World News

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events via a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources, including Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and USA TODAY.

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America's News Magazines

U.S. magazine content from local, regional, and national sources.

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Worcester Telegram and Gazette Collection

Worcester Telegram and Gazette Collection – 1989-Current; Explore Worcester history through local news, events and people; search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
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Asian Life in America

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media, 18th century to today.

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Black Life in America

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today

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Hispanic Life in America

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

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