Our library offers so many resources, from our own print and media collections, to digital resources, to access to materials from across the Commonwealth. Check out what’s available to you as a cardholder of any CWMARS library:
Buckland’s CWMARS Catalog
The CWMARS catalog lets you search and request items from Buckland, as well as hundreds of other public and academic libraries in Central and Western Massachusetts. Browse books, DVDs, music, and more, then pick up your holds at Buckland Public Library.
OverDrive
Overdrive is your digital library. Explore a wide selection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for all ages.
Libby App
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines instantly with Libby, a free app from OverDrive. All you need is your library card to access thousands of titles from your phone, tablet, or e-reader—anytime, anywhere. Download the app here and use your Buckland Library card information to log in.
Massachusetts Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat)
Can’t find what you’re looking for in CWMARS? Try the Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat) to borrow materials from libraries across Massachusetts. This statewide system expands your access to millions of items, delivered to your home library for easy pickup. Use your Buckland Library card information to log in.
Boston Public Library eCard
Massachusetts residents can sign up online for a free Boston Public Library eCard, which gives you instant access to BPL’s vast collection of FREE digital resources, such as:
- Newspaper subscriptions to the Boston Globe, New York Times, and more
- Streaming platforms Kanopy and Hoopla for documentaries, movies, and TV
- Language learning through Mango Languages
- Arts and crafts classes through CreativeBug
- Ancestry Library Edition
- Job and career resources
- Education and E-reading resources for K-12 students
Use the link in the title to sign up, and see a list of all the online resources the Boston Public Library E-card gives access to here.
Research Databases
Through the Massachusetts Library System, member libraries have free access to a wide range of high-quality research databases. These include trusted sources for academic journals, news articles, health and legal information, genealogy, business resources, and more. Britannica and Pebble Go encyclopedia resources are also available at a variety of reading levels for children, and many resources are also available in Spanish.