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Excel Adult High School

An accredited high school completion program available for free to eligible adults.

A NEW TOMORROW STARTS TODAY

Reach your education and career goals with Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, an accredited high school completion program available free to eligible adults through the library.

Earn your diploma online, on your terms, and graduate ready for your next step. The program is self-paced and can be completed in up to 24 months. Participants can graduate in less time with transfer credits. Students have access to unlimited one-on-one tutoring sessions and support from success coaches.

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Discontinued databases

Learn some alternate options for databases that are being discontinued.

Beginning July 1, 2025, Massachusetts residents will experience reductions in access to statewide research databases due to the elimination of federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), following Executive Order 14238. You can Learn more about access at the MBLC website.

On this page, you can learn about alternate options that cover similar topics as databases that are no longer available.

Boston Globe

While the current editions are not currently available, Boston Public Library eCard holders can get access to the Boston Globe archive, covering issues from 1872-1993.

For your general news needs, we offer access to the Springfield Republican, numerous Western Mass publications, and the New York Times.

HeritageQuest

We offer a robust set of genealogy databases, including Ancestry Library, Heritage Hub, and Fold3.

Peterson’s Test Prep

Try Mometrix! They have study guides and flashcards for over 1,500 exams, with no login required.

Transparent Language

We still have two great options for language learners!

  • Mango Languages teaches 60 languages, including 17 ESL courses.
  • Lingopie turns real TV shows & movies into language lessons, using interactive subtitles.

Consumer Reports

Product testing, reviews, and price comparisons for consumer goods.

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit product-testing organization which helps users to compare prices, performance, and reliability all in one place with expert reviews.

Consumer Reports was founded in 1936 at a time when consumers had very few options to gauge the value, quality, or authenticity of goods and services. It remains a trusted source because their rigorous, independent testing and research still creates a marketplace built on credible information, greater transparency, and fairness.

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Libby

The library reading app, by OverDrive.

Discover new reads on Libby, the free app from your local library that allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks & more on your phone or tablet.

Reasons youʼll love Libby:

  • Quick and easy setup! Just follow the prompts to start reading
  • A unified bookshelf for all your loans and holds
  • Unlimited custom tags to categorize books however you’d like
  • Push notifications so you never miss a thing, including available holds
  • Easily find the next book in a series

Download Libby on iOS or Android, or get access on your computer.

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Springfield Republican Digital Archive

Read the newspaper from 1844 to this morning’s issue.

Explore Springfield history through local news, events, and people with Republican Collection Historical and Current Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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