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WFL PROGRAM GUIDE

May - August 2026

Explore everything happening at the library this winter and spring. Check out the new WFL Program Guide for May – August 2026 and plan your next visit!
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Genealogy

Take advantage of the Library's extensive collection of genealogy databases.
Genealogy Databases

Tech Classes at WFL

Whether you want to learn a new skill, or better understand what you already have, the WFL's range of tech classes has something for you.
Upcoming tech classes

LIBRARY OF THINGS

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Library of Things

Digital Resources for Adults

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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...
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With the Bloomberg Terminal, you can:
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A weekly publication featuring Boston business news.  Please ask librarian for access.
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Daily website edition of the Boston Globe via Pressreader provided by the Wellesley Free Library
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ConsumerReports.org provides ratings, reviews and recommendations on cars, appliances, electronics, and thousands of other products.
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Discover your military ancestors. Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and documents.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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The most comprehensive classical music streaming platform.  
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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...
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PressReader offers 7000 daily newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries in 60 languages using a computer or mobile app.
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Local Wellesley news and happenings via Newsbank’s America’s News.
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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...
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INSPIRING AUTHORS

“There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.”
Amanda Gorman

American author, poet, and activist

Adult Summer Reading

Let your summer reading win you raffle prizes, swag, and more!
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Book Groups for Everyone

Meet new people with monthly book groups in a handful of distinct categories.
Book Groups