All Wellesley Libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

The Hills Branch Library will close for renovations beginning June 1, 2026, and will reopen in fall 2026.

Databases by Subject: Youth

Educate Station

Educate Station provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school.  Content is created by a team of experienced classroom teachers and curriculum developers to inspire joyful learning and support kids, teachers, and parents.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! You can also use libby in your internet browser libbyapp.com

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science

PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science offers research, report and homework help in earth and space science for grades 3–8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PowerKnowledge Physical Science

PowerKnowledge Physical Science offers research, report and homework help in physical science for grades 3–8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

TumbleBooks

A collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PowerKnowledge Life Science

PowerKnowledge Life Science offers research, report and homework help in life science for grades 3-8.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

PebbleGo

Access hundreds of animal articles, educational games, and learning activities from school or from home with easy to-use searching tools.  Introduces early learners to database and research concepts.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

Mango Languages

Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you’re learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 60 different language courses and ESL instruction.

  • Access Notes: Library Card Needed

Hoopla

Use hoopla to borrow digital video, music and audiobooks with your library card. No waiting to borrow and hoopla digital’s automatic return eliminates all late fees. To get started, simply create an account with your library card number.

Britannica School

Elementary, Middle and High School levels, plus read-aloud at all levels and translation for over 50 languages.