Did you know that you can access the digital resources below completely for free? Some may require your library card information to enter. Click on the links or logos below for access.
Educational
Creativebug: Thousands of award-winning arts and crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Khan Academy: A non-profit with a mission to provide world-class education to all.
Peterson’s Test Prep: Improve test scores, find schools, and explore careers.
Genealogy
Ancestry: The largest genealogy site in the world. Can only be accessed for free on library computers.
Fold3: Premier collection of original military records, including documents, photographs, and stories.
HeritageQuest: A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical resources to help discover your family heritage.
Newspapers: A historical collection of newspapers for genealogy.
(Library Card Number needed to sign in.)
Languages
Mango: Language learning for realistic conversations and communication in over seventy world languages.
Transparent Language: Language learning that empowers you to learn hundreds of different languages.
Local
Lunenburg Historical Society: Committed to preserving and understanding the history of Lunenburg.
Lunenburg Ledger: A news source for the Lunenburg community.
Lunenburg Public Library Local History Collection: A list of library books about Lunenburg and other local regions.
Movies & Music
Kanopy: Stream classic cinema, independent films, and top documentaries.
Freegal Music: Freegal Music is a free music service that is provided to you by your participating public library. Download and/or stream music on any compatible device.
News
Boston Globe: A New England source for source for news, sports, opinion and entertainment.
New York Times: Live news, investigations, and opinions by the journalists of The New York Times from countries around the world.
Podcasts
Story Corps: A collection of stories recorded to build connections between people and create a more compassionate world.
Reading
Research
Britannica Library: Easy-to-use and easy-to-find trusted information.
Digital Commonwealth: Explore historical collections from libraries, archives, and museums from across Massachusetts.
Digital Public Library of America: Discover millions of images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States.
Europeana: Digitized cultural heritage from thousands of institutions across Europe.
Gale: Scholarly resources for learning and research from everything to agriculture to world history and business to science.
Internet Public Library: Writing help for academic essays and research papers.
Consumer Reports: Compare before you buy! Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports.
Tutorials
DigitalLearn: New to computers or need a refresher? Tackle technology at your own pace with useful tools and courses.
Niche Academy: Instructional videos to learn how to use programs like Google Drive and social media platforms, as well as our own library resources such as Kanopy and Mango.