Open 7 days a week for limited service: look for books and check them out! Call 781-235-1610 for Library information.

No computers, copiers, meeting rooms or seating available during this stage.

Self-check Express Holds Pickup is available from the Wakelin Room. 
Book drops are open at all three locations for returns.
Donate your gently used books and DVDs to the Friends! A collection bin is located inside the Main Library. 
The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd for in-person voting.

E-Reference

The following digital resources offer e-reference materials including academic e-books and full-text journal articles. These are reliable and credible sources to meet your research needs remotely.  The e-reference materials available through the Wellesley Free Library website can be accessed through any internet-connected device. When outside of the library you’ll be asked to enter your library card number.

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The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Sources may be searched individually or together.

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Oxford Reference brings together over 2 million Oxford reference entries into a single cross-searchable resource.

Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works, including Magill’s Medical Guide.

Salem History brings online access to Salem Press history reference works including Milestone Documents for different eras, Primary Documents, information on American Immigration and more.  

 

Salem Literature brings online access to Salem Press Literature reference works including Magill’s Literary Annuals.

Salem Science bring online access to Salem Press Science reference works including Environmental Issues, Global Warming and more.

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