eResources

Boston Public Library (BPL) eResources
Residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are entitled to register for a BPL eCard and access databases, electronic resources and a variety of materials that are available from the Boston Public Library (BPL).

To register for a BPL eCard, applicants must meet any of the following criteria:

• Reside permanently in Massachusetts.
• Live in-state for most of the year to attend school.
• Commute to a Massachusetts employer on a sustained and regular basis (primary place of work).
• Own property (real estate) in Massachusetts.

NEW – Recently, BPL partnership with The Boston Globe has grown!  They have added more digital passes, so even more BPL cardholders can enjoy a free 72-hour pass to Globe.com for full access to articles—no subscription required.

Discover this and more in our extensive collection of online newspapers and magazines, all free with your BPL eCard.

• Up-to-the-moment access to Globe.com with no limit on the number of articles viewed.
• Access will be available for the next 3 days (72 hours). A limited number of passes may be issued each day.
• After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and register again to regain access.

This resource requires you to create a free temporary account.

For additional information about registering for a BPL eCard, please consult Boston Public Library’s eCard FAQ on their website. Boston Public Library  makes available its resources to the Commonwealth as part of its status as the Library of the Commonwealth. The Library for the Commonwealth is a state funded program by BPL which  provides services to anyone who lives or works in Massachusetts. Additional information about this program is available on BPL’s website.

Hoopla
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Storrs Library Patrons are limited to 6 Hoopla check-outs per calendar month.

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Kanopy
Kanopy is a dedicated video streaming service featuring over 30,000 films including independent and world cinema, documentaries, instructional films, T.V. series and many other genres. These videos can be viewed on a range of devices by downloading the appropriate app. Storrs Library cardholders can stream up to 20 tickets per month.

Click for more information on using Kanopy

Libby
With Libby you can borrow free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library. All you need is a library card.  The Libby app allows library patrons to search and borrow items from several Massachusetts Library Networks, including Boston Public, CLAMS, Merrimack Valley, Minuteman, NOBLE, Old Colony, SAILS, and CW MARS.

Webinars and Online Events

Storrs Library is now offering access to webinars and virtual discussions, & book talks from some of today’s bestselling authors!  Click on the link above to see Upcoming Speakers and Past Events Recordings.

Brought to you in partnership with The Library Speakers Consortium.

NEW   Creativebug
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artist.  Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers.

Consumer Reports
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports Online, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most. Patron can access this service using their Storrs Library Card and Pin.

Driving-Tests.org  
Driving-Tests.org is the leading online driver education platform, helping new drivers build confidence and competence through interactive practice tests and innovative study tools. It’s not affiliated with or operated by any state government agency.

Gale Resources Online
Gale PowerSearch is a platform that offers comprehensive access to authoritative reference, periodical and primary source information.

Gale Resource: PebbleGo
Discover animals and learn about new .
Select PebbleGo from the Gale Menu

Gale Resource: Transparent Languages
Learn over 120 languages with interactive lessons, vocabulary practice, pronunciation tools, and progress tracking.

Massachusetts Municipal Guide
A listing of Massachusetts municipalities sorted by county, federal program contacts, selected state offices including the Massachusetts State House of Representatives and the Massachusetts State Senate and U.S. Congress.

The Jet Jotter: Longmeadow High School’s student newspaper
Longmeadow High School’s Jet Jotter is a completely student-run publication.  Members range in grade from freshmen to seniors, all of whom are passionate about reporting, interviewing, and writing stories. Bimonthly editions are distributed school- and town-wide. While there is an online division, the Jet Jotter is primarily a print publication.

Collection of Longmeadow News editions
The Longmeadow News was a weekly newspaper that served Longmeadow, Massachusetts, from 1969 until its closure on February 12, 2020.   In 1969, the Longmeadow News  began publication, providing dedicated local coverage of town meetings, school sports, municipal developments, and community events to Longmeadow residents.  In February 2020, citing shifting industry trends, declining readership, and rising costs, the Reminder Publishing Company ceased printing and circulating the Longmeadow News.

The New York Times Online
Redeem code for 72 hours of free unlimited article access.

Directions to access this digital addition:

• Click on the link above, The New York Times Online, to redeem your code for digital access.
• The first time, you will have to sign up by supplying an email address and password.
• After that, you will need to come back to Storrs eResource page and click on The New York Times Online
  • If your code has expired, just redeem another code and login using the Log In link at the bottom of this page.  You will use the email address and password you supplied to create the account to log in.
  • If your code is still valid (within the 72 hour period),  when you try to redeem another code a message will display, It looks like you’re already a Subscriber,  just go to the top of that page and click on the NY Times Logo.

NewsBank
NewsBank provides public libraries with Web-based access to tens of millions of articles and video clips from local, state, regional, national and international news sources.

Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month, previews books before their publication and confers the annual Kirkus Prize to authors of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature.

NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is a database of book recommendations.  Unique story elements like appeal, genre, and theme make it easy for you to find books you are interested in.  Read-alike and Listen-alike recommendations are available for titles, authors, and series.  NoveList search results appear in the CW MARS catalog, making it possible to see next titles in a series or view read-alikes.  To enjoy additional features from NoveList Plus, please sign in to the database using your CW MARS library card number and password.