Maynard Public Library E-Resources
We are proud to partner with the Massachusetts Trial Court to offer access to virtual court services through the Access to Justice Library Initiative.
Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines.
The All Access Comics collection is Always Available, no holds needed! Over 4,700 comic & graphic novels from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, IDW, Image, and Dark Horse!
A wide assortment of genealogical information compiled by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS).
*In Library Use Only
Discover this month’s most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage Magazine.
World's most popular online genealogy resource. Users can access birth, marriage, death, and census records and much more. Includes U.S. & world data.
*In Library Use Only
Provides independent ratings you can trust of local auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, doctors, carpet cleaners, and much more.
Maynard residents only.
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history.
Full-text access (no photos) to Boston Globe articles and obituaries ranging from 1980 - present. Allows you to search by keyword or find all articles published on a certain date.
Comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, video/audio content, and magazine articles.
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.
Maynard residents only.
An expansive general-interest database with more than 8,000 titles, for free. Gale General OneFile offers a robust collection of magazines and journals that includes reference, newspaper and audio content.
Genealogical sources and research aids, including city directories, family and local histories, U.S. Census records from 1790-1940, and military records from the Revolutionary War and other conflicts.
Brings together thousands of national and state-specific legal forms for everything from wills to business contracts. The forms are fill-in-the-blank, downloadable, and continuously updated to reflect the latest laws.
Find up-to-date biographical info overviews, literary criticism, and essays on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines from all time periods.
Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com! For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922.
Covers timely issues, supporting social studies, current events, and more. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Journal, magazine, and news articles, reference books, audiovisual material, maps, experiments, and web links. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about scientists and scientific subjects.
Reference book content, primary source documents, images, videos, and more on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. History.
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repair! Offers step-by-step service and repair procedures along with a labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
Maynard residents only.
A catalog showing the holdings of most libraries in Massachusetts. Please contact the Reference Staff for help locating or requesting an item.
Offers a variety of genealogical databases, access to unindexed images of genealogical records, the Social Security Death Index, wiki entries describing various types of genealogical research, and more.
In-Library Use only.
Global Issues in Context (Gale)
Current news, journal articles, primary sources, statistics, and more. Over 600 topic pages offer organized collections of resources about events, countries, organizations, and subjects of national & international concern.
Every day, users can stream up to 3 hours of music and download 3 free songs (and keep them forever)! Search a selection of over 18 million songs by title, artist, or genre.
Maynard residents only.
Encyclopedias, books, journal and magazine articles, and audiovisual materials, with nearly 300 topic pages offering organized collections of resources on medical conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and medications.
Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand. Browse the collection of over 30,000 documentaries, classic films, world cinema, popular movies and films for children of all ages.
Maynard residents only.
Minuteman's always-available Magazine subscriptions. Explore 5,200+ titles in 25 languages, about everything from celebrities, crafts, food, horses, cars, fashion, & technology to politics, business, travel, & current events.
Digitized editions of the Maynard News (1899-1943), Maynard Enterprise (1915-1953), and Assabet Valley/Maynard Beacon (1964-1993). Searchable by keyword or date/date range.
A collection of kid-friendly movies, TV shows, and animated stories. Find fun and educational selections including PBS Kids programs.
Maynard residents only.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from Minuteman’s shared collection of online content. Read or listen on a mobile device with the Libby App from OverDrive.
Digitized editions of the Maynard High School yearbook from 1907-2024. We have some gaps in the collection, contact the library if you have one we are missing!
A reader's advisory assisting you find new books to read. Contains best book lists, author read-alikes, book reviews, author profiles, and book discussion guides.
Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in.
The Social Law Library in Boston has made a subset of its legal research databases available to public library patrons in MA. Please ask a Reference librarian for access to this resource.
In-Library Use Only.
A catalog showing most of the items held in libraries around the world. To request items in WorldCat (but not in Maynard's catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog), please contact the Reference Desk.
Nursing & Allied Health (Gale)
Journal articles, books, videos, and other content covering all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration.
Raise your scores and increase your chances of admission with all-inclusive test prep for over 185 exams, including SAT, ACT, and AP tests.
Language learning designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in more than 120 languages, including ESL for speakers of over 26 languages, and 12+ Indigenous languages. Can also be used as an app.
Reference book content, primary source documents, images, videos, and more on the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. History.
Gale One-File Resources
Gale One-File Resources provide full-text access to academic journal resources on a variety of topics to support researchers.
Access Boston Public Library's E-Resources!
In addition to these databases, Massachusetts residents are eligible to use resources from the Boston Public Library. If you do not already have a BPL library card you can apply for an eCard. eCards expire after 3 years unless they are upgraded to standard BPL cards.
Visit BPL's website for more information and to sign up for an eCard.
WHAT'S A BPL E-CARD?
A Boston Public Library (BPL) E-card is a virtual library card that grants the holder access to all of the BPL's digital resources.
WHO CAN GET AN E-CARD?
Anyone who currently lives in Massachusetts as a full time resident or part-time as a student attending school can get a BPL e-card.
WHY SHOULD YOU GET AN E-CARD?
A BPL e-card will grant you access to over 150 digital resources! You'll be able to watch instructional videos on Lynda, stream movies on Hoopla, research dozens of databases, take a practice Massachusetts driving test, and so much more! With so much to choose from, there's something for every interest.
