eLibrary

* Restricted to Concord Residents | ** In-Library Use Only

View a complete alphabetical listing of our eLibrary resources.

eBooks & More

Hoopla

BookPage*

There’s no greater joy for book lovers than discovering a new favorite book, and BookPage is here to make that connection. BookPage covers a diverse range of recommendations across 80+ reviews of recent releases, plus exclusive author interviews and features. 

 

Hoopla

Hoopla*

Instantly borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, or tv shows on your computer, smartphone, or tablet - no holds or waiting periods. Concord residents receive ten borrows per month.

 

Kanopy

Kanopy*

Instantly stream movies, tv shows, documentaries, and Great Courses on your computer, smartphone, or tablet - no holds or waiting periods. Concord residents receive 30 tickets per month.

 

Libby

Libby*

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or Kindle device! Just like Library books, Libby titles are available in limited quantities, so you may need to place a hold on popular items.

 

NoveList Plus*

Looking for your next great read? NoveList Plus is like GoodReads Ultra - search by genres, themes, character or author identities, or even other books and authors you like!

Academics

Brainfuse CollegeNow*

Brainfuse’s online counselors help students navigate the college admissions process, including developing a list of target schools, crafting a compelling personal statement, acing admissions interviews, and offering guidance on financial aid and scholarships.

Brainfuse HelpNow*

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it's tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper.

Britannica Library

All the information of the classic encyclopedia - none of the weighty tomes. Includes versions of Britannica for a variety of reading levels as well as Merriam-Webster dictionaries and thesauri.

Gale Power Search

Search all Gale resources at once with PowerSearch. Search all the journals, magazines, primary sources, and reference resources provided by Gale or select which databases to search.

JSTOR*

A high-quality, interdisciplinary archive to support scholarship and teaching, JSTOR includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work.

Mango Languages*

An interactive language-learning platform featuring both World Language and multilingual English Language Learning courses.

Opposing Viewpoints

Perfect for research papers, Opposing Viewpoints provides highly readable, professionaly vetted resources on major social, political, and scientific debates.​

Career, Legal & Finance

Banker & Tradesman**

A real estate, banking and commercial weekly for Massachusetts. Password required - see staff for access.

Boston Consumers' Checkbook*

Consumer’s Checbook evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores in the Boston area. Unlimited in-Library access to Boston Consumers' Checkbook.

Consumer Reports*

Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations.

Foundation Directory Online**

A web-based grantseeking database, developed by the Foundation Center. It offers the most comprehensive, in-depth information available on U.S. grantmakers and their grants. Accessible only from a public computer in the Main Library or the Fowler Branch. 

Grants to Individuals Online**

An online database of foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grantseekers.

Morningstar Investment Research Center*

Description Here Unlimited in-Library access to Morningstar Investment Research Center.

Reference Solutions (DataAxle)*

A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, in addition to U.S. Standard White Pages and job postings. Unlimited in-Library access to DataAxle.

Value Line Research Center*

Value Line Research Center includes on-line access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.

Genealogy

American Ancestors**

Dozens of genealogical databases from the New England Historic Genealogical Society, including full text of the New England Historical and Genealogical Record, The Search for Missing Friends, and Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.  

Ancestry Library**

Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more.

HeritageQuest Online**

Powered by Ancestry®  provides access to more than 4.4 billion records. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past. 

History Vault: Revolutionary War and Early America: Collections from the Massachusetts Historical Society*

This category consists of 26 collections from the holdings of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Collections include Pre-Revolutionary Diaries, 1635-1774, the Benjamin Lincoln Papers, Revere Family Papers, Elbridge Gerry Papers, and Artemas Ward Papers.

Newspapers

The Boston Globe

Beginning January 2026, Minuteman offers access to BostonGlobe.com & Boston Globe App for eligible Minuteman library patrons. The service offers users a 72-hour pass to all Globe subscriber content for up to 500 users at a time. [How to Access The Boston Globe Online]

The Concord Enterprise (1888-1963)

Full-text, keyword-searchable articles from the Concord Enterprise (1888-1963) and more local newspapers. 

The Concord Journal and Concord's Historical Newspapers

The Concord Free Public Library holds close-to-complete runs of all Concord, Massachusetts newspapers published from 1816 to the present time. We are excited to announce that, as of January 2026, all 12 newspaper titles published through 2005 are now available digitally and keyword searchable. This includes 617 pages of the Middlesex Gazette (1816-1821), 2,654 pages of the Yeoman's Gazette (1826-1840), and 121,279 pages of The Concord Journal (1928-2005).

The New York Times (1851-)

Full text access to the New York Times (1851-).

NYTimes.com*

Provides 3-day article and app access to a registered NYTimes.com account. Renew pass with link above after expiration. Unlimited in-Library access to NYTimes.com.

WSJ.com*

Provides 3-day article and app access to a registered Wall Street Journal account. Renew pass with link above after expiration. In-Library access is available to all users and visitors. Home access is available to Concord residents only.