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.
TeenBookCloud
TeenBookCloud is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos, and audio books.
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!
News
America's News
U.S. news content from local, regional, and national sources. Diverse source types include printed and online newspapers, blogs, journals, newswires, broadcast transcripts and videos.
America's News Magazines
U.S. magazine content from local, regional, and national sources.
Worcester Telegram and Gazette Collection
Worcester Telegram and Gazette from 1989 to present day.
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.
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.
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.
Mango Online Language Learning
Music Downloads and Movie Streaming
Freegal Free Music Service
A free music service that offers users 3 hours of commercial-free streaming daily and 5 downloads per week.
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.
Kanopy Kids
A curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming, including favorites from PBS Kids, Sesame Street, and more.