Through your library card, every Massachusetts resident has immediate access to a vast array of general and scholarly periodical articles, encyclopedias, reference materials, as well as the full text of The Boston Globe. All the Statewide Databases are available if you follow the link here.

In addition to the Massachusetts Statewide Databases, the Boston Public Library offers eCards to those who qualify. With these you can access all the digital resources BPL offers to their patrons, opening you up to a wider range of free Online Learning Tools, Directories, Streaming Media, and more!

Boston Public Library eCard Registration

BPL offers an eCard to access their digital resources. You are eligible for an eCard if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Your primary residence is in Massachusetts.
• You are living in Massachusetts for most of the year while attending school in-state.
• You work for a Massachusetts employer.
• You own a real-estate property in Massachusetts.

Follow the link here to apply!

BPL Online Resources

Some Highlights of BPL’s Collection

O’Reilly

Access 60k+ titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), 30k+ hours of video, case studies, certification prep materials, interactive tutorials, expert playlists, audiobooks, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 other publishers including McGraw Hill, Taylor & Francis, HarperCollins, and Wiley. Topics include cloud computing, data engineering, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, programming languages, software architecture, IT/Ops, security, design, business, and more.

CreativeBug

Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. By signing up for Creativebug you’ll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch their classes anytime, anywhere. Since their classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!

Headspace

Experience the benefits of meditation through guided meditations, animations, articles, and videos. Be aware that the BPL has a limited number of licenses to assign to BPL cardholders. Licenses expire on the 1st of each calendar month, but you may return here to obtain a new license.

These are just a few of the many digital resources available to Massachusetts residents through the BPL, explore the rest by following this link Online Resource A-Z | Boston Public Library!