Library for the Commonwealth

The Boston Public Library (BPL) also acts as the Library for the Commonwealth (LFC) and provides all Massachusetts residents with a Boston Public Library card for unrestricted borrowing privileges.

Residents who are far from Boston, however, or are unable to travel to Boston, also have instant access to online services with a BPL eCard, including a broad selection of eBooks, electronic databases, downloadable audio books, music, video, and digital magazines.

eCard

The first thing you should do to access the BPL's Library for the Commonwealth online resources is register for an eCard. eCards are available to anyone who lives, resides part-time to attend school, owns property, or works in Massachusetts.

Register for a BPL eCard here!

BPL eCard

eCards expire every 2 years, but are renewable online. An eCard can be upgraded a physical BPL card with borrowing privileges by vising a BPL location with photo ID and proof of a Massachusetts address.

Online Resources

With your BPL eCard, you can access much of the BPL's online resources from the comforts of your own home. Simply go www.bpl.org/online-resources to view all of the available online resources to Massachusetts residents.

Electronic Collections

You can use your eCard to access the BPL's e-collections too! Read, listen, and watch by downloading media to your personal devices or stream online. Some of these services are also available with your CW MARS/Milford Town Library card, and can be used in conjunction with the BPL.

Overdrive

OverDrive eBooks and Audiobooks

Thousands of digital titles available for download directly to your computer or mobile device.

hoppla

Hoopla Streaming Media

Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists. Borrow up to 10 items per calendar month.

kanopy

Kanopy

Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers. Browse the collection of over 30,000 documentaries, classic films, world cinema, popular movies and films for children of all ages.

Skill Building and Workplace Development

 

linked in learning

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers 16,000 video courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills, taught by recognized industry experts. Courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

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LearningExpress Library

Test preparation materials and practice exams for K-12 subjects, high school equivalency, college and graduate admissions, military, US citizenship, and professional licensing and certification exams.

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Mango Languages

An interactive language-learning resource supporting dozens of languages, including Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), English, Hindi, and Spanish.