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Welcome to the eLibrary, the digital home of our online resources. Here you’ll find books, movies, newspapers, magazines, coding classes, language learning, research databases, and more! To access these resources you’ll need two things:
- an active CLAMS card from Brooks Free Library (card begins with 1010900)
- your PIN
If you need help with these resources, stop by the reference desk anytime during open hours and we will be happy to assist you. You can find more information on our Technology Help page.
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New and Featured Resources
Access Kanopy
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eBooks, Films, and TV series
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Libby/OverDrive
Browse and borrow from our collection ebooks and e-audiobooks. There are thousands of titles available through OverDrive. Your library card gives you access to the entire CLAMS network’s collection, as well as those of our partner consortiums! Use the following link, or download the Libby App to your iOS/Android device to get started.
NEW: Kanopy
With over 30,000 narrative and documentary films, TV series, and new content added weekly, you’ll never run out of things to watch! View online or download the app to get started. Also available on most Smart TVs!
Hoopla
Filled with immediately available books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, and more. Your card gives you 8 free downloads per month to enjoy. View online or download the app to get started. You can also access Hoopla on some Smart TVs!
Novelist Plus
Find book reviews, read-alikes, and reading suggestions. Use the Appeal Mixer for your very own list of book recommendations!
Current Publications – Magazines, Newspapers & Databases
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NEW: PressReader
Access thousands of local, national, and global newspapers and magazines through PressReader! See today’s newspaper or magazine in full-color, exactly as it is printed. This resource has some of your favorite publications, including The Boston Globe, New York Times, The Economist, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and more!
This resource requires a library card to use it. You will need your library barcode and PIN handy.
Access PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
You can also Download the PressReader App for iOS or Android!
Statewide Research and Reference Resources
Research databases, news articles, and other resources on a variety of subjects including career and test prep, language learning, legal forms, and more. **Note: You may experience some user issues if trying to access these resources while outside the state of Massachusetts**
Newsbank – Local and National Newspapers
Newsbank lets you read articles from a number of local and national newspapers.
The Cape Cod Times and Boston Herald Collections give you access to same-day articles. Use the Image Edition of the CCT or BH to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed.
Consumer Reports
Full access to the Consumer Reports database for unbiased product reviews and ratings.
Boston Globe
Full search access to the Boston Globe Article Archive from 1980 – Present. Want the Image Edition of the Boston Globe to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed? Check out PressReader.
Access Boston Globe Archive
OR
Access the Boston Globe on PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
New York Times
Full search access to the New York Times Article Archive from 1980 – Present. Want the image edition of the NYT to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed? Check out PressReader.
Access New York Times Archive
OR
Access the NYT on PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
Wall Street Journal Online
Click on the link below to access the Wall Street Journal. If this is your first time, you’ll need to register a personal account to access this site.
Your access will be available for the next 3 days. At the conclusion of the 3-day period, return to this page and click the link again to refresh your access. Log in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Note: If you are using an email address already associated with a current or previously paid subscription, you may have difficulty creating the account.
This resource requires a library card to use it. You will need your library barcode and PIN handy.
Access the Wall Street Journal
Genealogy
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HeritageQuest
Search genealogical records to build your family tree. This product is powered by Ancestry.
MA Digital Archives
The archives currently hold births, marriages, and deaths for all Massachusetts cities and towns for the years 1841 through 1925. Digital copies of Massachusetts vital records from 1841 to 1920 are available through the Massachusetts Archives website. You must create a free familysearch.org account to search.
1950 Census
The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions.
Local Research & Historical Newspapers
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Historical Local Newspaper Collection
Access the following digitized newspapers for research: Harwich Independent (1872-1949), Central Cape Press (1949-1958), Cape Cod Republican (1862-1864), Orleans Record (1902-1917), and the Harwich Oracle (1991-2007).
Town of Harwich Annual Reports
Search Town of Harwich annual town reports from 1866-2023
Yearbooks
Search our Harwich High School yearbook collection.
All Resources (A-Z)
Boston Public Library eCard
If you live or work in Massachusetts you can get a Boston Public Library eCard by filling out the application here that will give you access to hundreds of online resources which can be found by clicking here.
Some of our favorite BPL resources are:
- Business resources like Valueline, Morningstar Investment Research Center, AtoZ Databases and Mergent Intellect.
- Resources for self-directed learning like Lindedin learning (16,000 video courses), Learning Express (exam prep), Mango Languages, MA driver’s license practice tests, Very Short introductions, Headspace (guided meditations)
- For Kids and Teachers they have ERIC (scholarly journals), Scholastic bookflix and Teachables, and TumbleMath
- For Job Seekers there is Peterson’s Career Prep (create a resume)
- For Legal Forms try the LawDepot
- For Scholarly research they have JSTOR and many other research databases
- For the News you can access the latest edition of the New York Times as well as the historical edition
Boston Globe
Full search access to the Boston Globe Article Archive from 1980 – Present. Want the Image Edition of the Boston Globe to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed? Check out PressReader.
Access Boston Globe Archive
OR
Access the Boston Globe on PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
Consumer Reports
Full access to the Consumer Reports database for unbiased product reviews and ratings.
NEW: Fiero Code
Fiero Code is an innovative e-learning platform designed to turn you into a coding pro. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your skills, Fiero Code offers a comprehensive curriculum in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more. It’s gamified, self-paced, and perfect for all ages—from kids to adults.
HeritageQuest
Search genealogical records to build your family tree. This product is powered by Ancestry.
Historical Local Newspaper Collection
Access the following digitized newspapers for research: Harwich Independent (1872-1949), Central Cape Press (1949-1958), Cape Cod Republican (1862-1864), Orleans Record (1902-1917), and the Harwich Oracle (1991-2007).
Hoopla
Filled with immediately available books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, and more. Your card gives you 8 free downloads per month to enjoy. View online or download the app to get started. You can also access Hoopla on some Smart TVs!
NEW: Kanopy
With over 30,000 narrative and documentary films, TV series, and new content added weekly, you’ll never run out of things to watch! View online or download the app to get started. Also available on most Smart TVs!
Libby/OverDrive
Browse and borrow from our collection ebooks and e-audiobooks. There are thousands of titles available through OverDrive. Your library card gives you access to the entire CLAMS network’s collection, as well as those of our partner consortiums! Use the following link, or download the Libby App to your iOS/Android device to get started.
Newsbank – Local and National Newspapers
Newsbank lets you read articles from a number of local and national newspapers.
The Cape Cod Times and Boston Herald Collections give you access to same-day articles. Use the Image Edition of the CCT or BH to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed.
New York Times
Full search access to the New York Times Article Archive from 1980 – Present. Want the image edition of the NYT to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed? Check out PressReader.
Access New York Times Archive
OR
Access the NYT on PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
Novelist Plus
Find book reviews, read-alikes, and reading suggestions. Use the Appeal Mixer for your very own list of book recommendations!
NEW: PressReader
Access thousands of local, national, and global newspapers and magazines through PressReader! See today’s newspaper or magazine in full-color, exactly as it is printed. This resource has some of your favorite publications, including The Boston Globe, New York Times, The Economist, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and more!
This resource requires a library card to use it. You will need your library barcode and PIN handy.
Access PressReader by clicking sign in > “Library or Group” and search for Brooks Free Library.
You can also Download the PressReader App for iOS or Android!
Statewide Research and Reference Resources
Research databases, news articles, and other resources on a variety of subjects including career and test prep, language learning, legal forms, and more. **Note: You may experience some user issues if trying to access these resources while outside the state of Massachusetts**
Town of Harwich Annual Reports
Search Town of Harwich annual town reports from 1866-2023
Transparent Language
Give yourself the most robust language program that builds all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You must create an account to save your progress.
Wall Street Journal Online
Click on the link below to access the Wall Street Journal. If this is your first time, you’ll need to register a personal account to access this site.
Your access will be available for the next 3 days. At the conclusion of the 3-day period, return to this page and click the link again to refresh your access. Log in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Note: If you are using an email address already associated with a current or previously paid subscription, you may have difficulty creating the account.
This resource requires a library card to use it. You will need your library barcode and PIN handy.
Access the Wall Street Journal
Yearbooks
Search our Harwich High School yearbook collection.