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

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.

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America's News Magazines

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

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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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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.

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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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