Why is this list so much shorter? What happened?
As of July 1st, Massachusetts residents lost access to 21 databases due to cuts in federal funding. Learn more on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ webpage on Federal Funding at Risk.
A Memorial Hall Library card provides access to the databases below. Additional resources are available from the Boston Public Library. For help, contact the Reference Desk at 978-623-8430.
ABCmouse.com’s curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2–7+) build a strong foundation for academic success. ABCmouse.com is 100% educational, with more than 4,000 learning activities across all major subject areas-reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Single and multi-part classes for all ages and skill levels are available in the following areas:
MHL card holders have unlimited access to the classes. Once you’ve logged in with your MHL card number and PIN, you will be prompted to create a Creativebug account by entering an email address and password. Once you’ve created an account, you can log in by visiting Creativebug’s main website (https://www.creativebug.com/) or by revisiting this page and entering your library card number and PIN again, after which you’ll be logged in automatically.
“Binge-learn” over 250 of the most popular courses taught by the world’s top professors from The Great Courses Library Collection. With hundreds of videos on subjects ranging from photography to physics, astronomy to art, history to health, and everything in between, you’re sure to find courses that interest you. Each lesson is about 30 minutes in length—tune in to test out any lesson or course for the first few minutes, or for as long as you want.
Sign in with your Andover library card to get 7 days of unlimited access. Return as often as you like to get another 7-day pass.
Andover card holders can also access Great Courses videos through Hoopla Digital and Kanopy.
Medici.tv offers the largest catalog collection of classical music, opera, jazz and dance videos. Content includes:
Starting October 2022, you can create an Individual Account while signing in under the library’s account. An Individual Account allows you to save your favorite videos, see your viewing history, and receive Medici.tv’s weekly newsletter. See this slideshow for more information.
Access to Medici.tv is unlimited and can be enjoyed anywhere on any digital device. To enjoy Medici.tv on your mobile device, or to cast your favorite content to your TV screen using Chromecast or AirPlay, download the Medici.tv mobile app by searching for medici.tv EDU in your app store or by scanning this QR code. (Tip: If you use the mobile app, there is no need to to go through the library’s website!)
Want to learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram? Check out tutorials in Niche Academy that will help you get started. Niche Academy offers tutorials on other websites and online resources, too. If there’s a topic you’d like but don’t see, ask a librarian, and we may be able to add a tuorial on that subject.
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Contains hundreds of articles, activities, and videos and supports early literacy with read-aloud audio. The current subscription includes the Animals and Biographies modules.
