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.

Family Learning

TumbleBooks - eBooks for Kids!

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

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TeenBookCloud

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

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Beanstack

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

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News

Access World News

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and USA TODAY. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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America's News Magazines

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

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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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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. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
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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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Genealogy Research

HeritageHub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

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Vehicle Repair

Chilton's Vehicle Repair Library

Access decades of data to maintain your vehicle including exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins.

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Language Learning

ASLdeafined

A subscription based website for American Sign Language (ASL) video lessons designed to instruct Deaf students, parents of Deaf children, and the community-at-large, regardless of age.

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Mango Online Language Learning

A personalized, adaptive language-learning tool that allows the user to expand their language skills. Over 70 languages are available.
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Movie Streaming

Kanopy Video Streaming

Available to card holders in West Boylston, users can access high-quality films that stimulate imagination, promote learning, and spark meaningful conversations.

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Kanopy Kids

A curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming, including favorites from PBS Kids, Sesame Street, and more.

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Wellness

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 by logging in with your library card number!

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