Online Resources

The concept is simple, and the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschooler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten.

Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes Encyclopedia Britannica in Spanish (Grades K-8)

Activities, games, videos, and more

Comprehensive encyclopedia with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more.

Encyclopedia Britannica with dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and more.

The Clinton Daily Item is a daily newspaper published in Clinton, Massachusetts starting in 1893. It is now available digitally through Digital Commonwealth, from 1893 – 1971.

Browse Clinton High Yearbooks from 19-15 through 2020.

Our library provides free access to ConsumerReports.org, a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products and help you make the most of your time and money. You can also access money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, videos and more.

Nurture your creative side with 1000+ video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing & more! *Use your Bigelow Free Public Library card to log in and create an account!

Free RMV practice tests, handbooks & more—Driving-Tests offers unlimited access to state manuals, practice exams, a CDL simulator & FAQs to help you pass faster.

Epic Reads is a community and online platform created by HarperCollins that showcases the latest young adult books, author news, and reading recommendations. It’s a go-to destination for YA book lovers to discover new titles, watch book trailers, and join discussions with fellow readers.

Education is a top priority for parents and teachers. We know that learning happens outside as well as inside the classroom, and we understand that parents need resources that deliver the facts to children in a safe learning environment.

Access 15M+ songs & 40K music videos free with your Bigelow Library card! Clinton residents only. Stream unlimited & download 3 songs weekly. Videos count as 2 downloads.

Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines.

Continuously updated information and opinions covering hot issues.

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history.

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history.

Articles on farming, horticulture, and agriculture-related fields.

Articles on accounting, marketing and management, and related fields.

Articles on advertising and public relations, linguistics, and related fields.

Recipes, restaurant reviews, industry information, and more.

Articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more.

Articles on economics, interviews with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and more.

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies.

Articles on art history, music, drama, filmmaking, and related fields.

Articles on the practical aspects of gardening, horticulture, and more.

Articles on gender studies, family/marital issues, health, and more.

Academic health information from the medical professional’s perspective.

Articles on architectural techniques, zoning requirements, tools, and more.

Articles on the hospitality and tourism fields, plus travel guides and more.

Articles on the information and library science profession and related topics.

Articles on mortgages, labor relations, legal issues, and more.

Articles on leadership and management, and more.

Articles on governmental policies, socioeconomic effects of war, and more.

Regional, national, and world newspapers.

Articles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more.

Articles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.

The most popular and current magazines available from all of the Gale resources.

Articles on job searching, building a career, and more.

Articles on war and its causes, current events, terrorism, and more.

A comprehensive periodical resource that includes over 5,000 full-text titles with more than 39 million databases records. It includes both popular magazines, specialized journals, newspapers, and wire services.

The idea behind GoNoodle® is simple: be a force of joy, health, and self-discovery for kids and the adults who love them. We power the good energy of kids where they are today: online, IRL at schools and home, and in the metaverse and beyond grounding them in the joy of being silly, mindful, and curious.

Borrow up to 8 movies, music, e-books, and more monthly on Hoopla! Stream instantly or download for offline use. Clinton residents only.

Stream movies, documentaries, and shorts on IndieFlix via the free Libby app (in “EXTRAS”). Log in with your Bigelow Library card and PIN to start watching!

Stream 30,000+ films on Kanopy free with your Bigelow Library card! Includes Kanopy Kids for ages 2-8. Get 21 tickets monthly. Log in with your library card!

Kanopy Kids is an on-demand video streaming platform that is free to access with your Bigelow Library card! It is educational, enriching, and entertaining! Kanopy’s dedication to thoughtful entertainment includes educational and engaging videos for children of all ages – as well as the young at heart.

Download Audiobooks, eBooks, Magazines & Videos (and more!) anytime, anywhere!!

Mango Languages offers free mobile apps for your smartphone or tablet, so you can study anywhere you go! You can even download lessons to study later when you don’t have an internet connection!!

Offers career guidance, training and workshops, and connections to employment opportunities. MassHire creates and sustains powerful connections between businesses and jobseekers through a statewide network of employment professionals.

Create an account to access a free guided resume builder.

MassLINKS provides FREE ESL/ESOL classes to adults. Students learn to read and write, speak and listen in English in order to be successful in their careers and/or enter college.

MassLINKS will help students improve their math, reading, and writing skills in highly engaging Humanities and STEM Courses in order to be prepared for the GED or HiSET Exams.

An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Exciting Kids About Their World National Geographic teaches kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place.

Created especially for people who love books, NoveList Plus is the premier online database for reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world.

A curricular content hub specifically designed for K-2 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.

Skillbase offers top online career resources for job seekers. Find the best tools to learn job skills and succeed. Free with your library card!

The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a free, interactive platform that gives access to millions of Smithsonian digital resources and provides easy-to-use tools so you can upload, download, adapt, create, and share with anyone!

Over the years the Space Science Institute has created a number of online exhibits on space science. You can run them by themselves, or open them in the context of the full exhibit.

Access The Great Courses Library Collection free via the Libby app! Enjoy 100s of courses on science, wellness, and more. Log in with your Bigelow Library card and PIN!

Full-text article archive from 1985-present.

Smart Insight and Review Your learned vocab items chart tells you how many words and phrases you’ve learned and when it’s time to review. Practice Activities Want to learn a little bit of language without taking a course? Practice listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills with learning material from any lesson using over a dozen challenging activities. Core Skill-Building Activities Give yourself the most robust program that builds all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Enhanced Compatibility Optimized for touchscreen use on iPads® and Android™ tablets, Transparent Language Online works on virtually any Internet-connected device or computer.

More than 600 courses, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs) and patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace! Now available through the free Libby app. *Use your Bigelow Free Public Library card to log in and create an account!