Databases

Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

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.

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

Find new and similar fiction authors and titles.  NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter" books, young adult titles and books for adult readers. Updated quarterly.

Includes a wealth of titles on literature, history, science and health.  Great for homework help and research papers, some popular series include critical insights on well-known authors and their works, great events in history, principles of science and medical guides.

Examine the lives and works of children and young adult authors and illustrators.

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

Find former graduates of Wellesley High School and marvel at the activities and culture in which they thrived.

WorldCat is a global catalog of library collections. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at a library near you.

A weekly newsletter that sends a list of the library’s most recent acquisitions to you directly in an email or RSS feed.  With this information you can place a hold on any Wellesley Free Library book, DVD or CD.

AtoZdatabases is a job search, reference & mailing list database. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more.

A weekly publication featuring Boston business news.  Please ask librarian for access.

Independent, nonprofit, no-advertising ratings of local auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, doctors, dentists, carpet cleaners ... and much more ... plus in-depth articles with advice from CHECKBOOK's award-winning magazine.

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.

Authoritative global news and analysis.

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more.

AmericanAncestors.org is a award winning and highly used genealogical website developed by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Search 1.4 billion names from records around the world but the focus is mainly on the U.S and New England.

Allows access to NEHGS publications.

The Ancestry Library consists of  family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and more.

Digital resource that combines searchable images of U.S. federal genealogical census records with digitized books containing family and local histories from around the country.

The archives of the Wellesley Townsman Newspaper 1906-2005.

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Wellesley Townsman from August 2005 to date.

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.

You can build your own customized Medicare Supplement Insurance planner where you get step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan.

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

AAII is a nonprofit organization that arms individual investors with the education and tools they need to build wealth. From stock investing to financial planning and retirement funding.

With the Bloomberg Terminal, you can:

• Review real-time and historical financial data
• Research companies, markets, and investments
• Follow international business and financial news

Powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, this website gives you powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.

Comprehensive and up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Use the "Help & Education" tab to access the User's Guide.

Stock and industry lookup, custom company reports, model and custom user portfolios, stock recaps, market review and PDF reports. *Only 3 simultaneous users are allowed, including in-library and remote users.

Access to two Spanish language encyclopedias, one for ages 6-12 and another for the high school and college ages

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.

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and film making. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

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

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.

Search across multiple Gale collections of periodical and reference content while efficiently managing your results.

PressReader offers 7000 daily newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries in 60 languages using a computer or mobile app.

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

Kanopy is a streaming service that provides access to films and documentaries from a variety of independent filmmakers and distributors, including the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection.

Music Online: Listening for Public Libraries is the most comprehensive and highest quality streaming audio collection to support the teaching,  research, and enjoyment of music.  It provides public libraries with streaming access to over 670,000 tracks and is growing yearly as new recordings are added.

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.

Provides subject access to a variety of news magazines and websites as well as the Wellesley Townsman from August 2005 to date.

Daily website edition of the Boston Globe via Pressreader provided by the

Wellesley Free Library

Full text access to 1872-1981 (Proquest Historical Newspapers).

Provides full text access to The Boston Globe - 1980-current.

The Minuteman Library Network provides free unlimited access to bostonglobe.com to resident cardholders of all member libraries through a 72-hour access pass, for up to 500 users at a time.

Enter your Minuteman library card number, then follow-up the steps to create or login with a BostonGlobe.com account. If successful, that account will receive a welcome email and have 72-hours access to all subscriber content.

The Boston Herald Newspaper 1991-Current through NewsBank

ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ is the definitive newspaper digital archive offering full-text and full-image articles for significant newspapers dating back to the 18th Century.

Full text access to to the New York Times from 1851 to 2012 (Proquest Historical Newspapers).

New York Times Newspaper, Magazine and Book Review

Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com at home by creating your account with your email address and choosing a password, then redeeming an access code by clicking the link above. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day.

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

Local Wellesley news and happenings via Newsbank's America's News.

Simply click to create your account and you can start using wsj.com immediately.

Your access will be available for the next 3 days, after which, click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

The archives of the Wellesley Townsman Newspaper 1906-2005.

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Wellesley Townsman from August 2005 to date.

4000+ world maps including political, physical, population, climate and other thematic maps.  New maps are added to the collection every month.

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

ConsumerReports.org provides ratings, reviews and recommendations on cars, appliances, electronics, and thousands of other products.

JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues

Search across multiple Gale collections of periodical and reference content while efficiently managing your results.

Includes a wealth of titles on literature, history, science and health.  Great for homework help and research papers, some popular series include critical insights on well-known authors and their works, great events in history, principles of science and medical guides.

These materials detail the changing landscape, topography, and community of Wellesley and some surrounding towns. Maps ranging from 1853 to 1999

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues

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

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

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

Free driver education program including: 14 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests,  27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests,  3 online driver’s manuals.

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.

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

Information about U.S. states and territories covering the fields of culture, travel, language, trade and business.

Designed for those engaged in international trade and business travel, providing information about the people, economy, transportation, and business culture.

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

An innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade.

Britannica Library is an award winning resource for Children and Adults. Easy to use, and easy to find trusted information.

Free driver education program including: 14 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests,  27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests,  3 online driver’s manuals.

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

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.

JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.

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.

Find new and similar fiction authors and titles.  NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter" books, young adult titles and books for adult readers. Updated quarterly.

Includes a wealth of titles on literature, history, science and health.  Great for homework help and research papers, some popular series include critical insights on well-known authors and their works, great events in history, principles of science and medical guides.

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

AtoZdatabases is a job search, reference & mailing list database. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more.

4000+ world maps including political, physical, population, climate and other thematic maps.  New maps are added to the collection every month.

Information about U.S. states and territories covering the fields of culture, travel, language, trade and business.

AAII is a nonprofit organization that arms individual investors with the education and tools they need to build wealth. From stock investing to financial planning and retirement funding.

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.

Music Online: Listening for Public Libraries is the most comprehensive and highest quality streaming audio collection to support the teaching,  research, and enjoyment of music.  It provides public libraries with streaming access to over 670,000 tracks and is growing yearly as new recordings are added.

Provides subject access to a variety of news magazines and websites as well as the Wellesley Townsman from August 2005 to date.

AmericanAncestors.org is a award winning and highly used genealogical website developed by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Search 1.4 billion names from records around the world but the focus is mainly on the U.S and New England.

Allows access to NEHGS publications.

The Ancestry Library consists of  family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and more.

With the Bloomberg Terminal, you can:

• Review real-time and historical financial data
• Research companies, markets, and investments
• Follow international business and financial news

A weekly publication featuring Boston business news.  Please ask librarian for access.

Independent, nonprofit, no-advertising ratings of local auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, doctors, dentists, carpet cleaners ... and much more ... plus in-depth articles with advice from CHECKBOOK's award-winning magazine.

Daily website edition of the Boston Globe via Pressreader provided by the

Wellesley Free Library

Full text access to 1872-1981 (Proquest Historical Newspapers).

Provides full text access to The Boston Globe - 1980-current.

The Minuteman Library Network provides free unlimited access to bostonglobe.com to resident cardholders of all member libraries through a 72-hour access pass, for up to 500 users at a time.

Enter your Minuteman library card number, then follow-up the steps to create or login with a BostonGlobe.com account. If successful, that account will receive a welcome email and have 72-hours access to all subscriber content.

The Boston Herald Newspaper 1991-Current through NewsBank

Access to two Spanish language encyclopedias, one for ages 6-12 and another for the high school and college ages

An innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade.

Britannica Library is an award winning resource for Children and Adults. Easy to use, and easy to find trusted information.

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

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.

ConsumerReports.org provides ratings, reviews and recommendations on cars, appliances, electronics, and thousands of other products.

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.

Free driver education program including: 14 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests,  27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests,  3 online driver’s manuals.

Explore this database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.

Authoritative global news and analysis.

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.

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

Powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, this website gives you powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and film making. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

Designed for those engaged in international trade and business travel, providing information about the people, economy, transportation, and business culture.

Find up-to-date information on a range of health care topics. Best for students, researchers, and health care professionals.

Digital resource that combines searchable images of U.S. federal genealogical census records with digitized books containing family and local histories from around the country.

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ is the definitive newspaper digital archive offering full-text and full-image articles for significant newspapers dating back to the 18th Century.

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

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.

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.

Kanopy is a streaming service that provides access to films and documentaries from a variety of independent filmmakers and distributors, including the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection.

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more.

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

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.

You can build your own customized Medicare Supplement Insurance planner where you get step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan.

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

Comprehensive and up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Use the "Help & Education" tab to access the User's Guide.

Full text access to to the New York Times from 1851 to 2012 (Proquest Historical Newspapers).

New York Times Newspaper, Magazine and Book Review

Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com at home by creating your account with your email address and choosing a password, then redeeming an access code by clicking the link above. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day.

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

Find new and similar fiction authors and titles.  NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter" books, young adult titles and books for adult readers. Updated quarterly.

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues

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 academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.

Search across multiple Gale collections of periodical and reference content while efficiently managing your results.

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

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

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

PressReader offers 7000 daily newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries in 60 languages using a computer or mobile app.

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

Includes a wealth of titles on literature, history, science and health.  Great for homework help and research papers, some popular series include critical insights on well-known authors and their works, great events in history, principles of science and medical guides.

Examine the lives and works of children and young adult authors and illustrators.

Local Wellesley news and happenings via Newsbank's America's News.

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

Stock and industry lookup, custom company reports, model and custom user portfolios, stock recaps, market review and PDF reports. *Only 3 simultaneous users are allowed, including in-library and remote users.

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

Simply click to create your account and you can start using wsj.com immediately.

Your access will be available for the next 3 days, after which, click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

These materials detail the changing landscape, topography, and community of Wellesley and some surrounding towns. Maps ranging from 1853 to 1999

The archives of the Wellesley Townsman Newspaper 1906-2005.

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Wellesley Townsman from August 2005 to date.

Find former graduates of Wellesley High School and marvel at the activities and culture in which they thrived.

WorldCat is a global catalog of library collections. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at a library near you.

A weekly newsletter that sends a list of the library’s most recent acquisitions to you directly in an email or RSS feed.  With this information you can place a hold on any Wellesley Free Library book, DVD or CD.