eLibrary is the Nevins Library’s digital collection for children, and is open 24/7.
Start your information quest by clicking on a topic, arranged in two categories: Databases and Websites. Have fun exploring this information!
To use a database, you will need to enter your 14 digit library card number (no spaces). Call 978-686-4080 ext. 26 if you need assistance. To use the list of websites on the topic, click on the link. If you have a library card from other Massachusetts public libraries, you will be able to access some of these resources, but not all.
Encyclopedia Britannica
A comprehensive reference resource with components for students of all ages. A dictionary, a thesaurus, multimedia, and primary source materials.
- Encyclopedia Britannica (Public Library Edition)
- Encyclopedia Britannica (School Edition)
- Spanish Reference Center
- Learning Zone for Preschoolers
Interactive learning for ages 4 to 7 that is fun and developmentally appropriate. - Kids InfoBits
Kids InfoBits geared toward K- 5 students, provides full-text articles from magazines and reference books. - Research in Context
Full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for junior high and middle school students covering current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. - Scholastic GO!
Explore nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more across various subject areas.
Websites
- Fact Monster
Find information about a wide variety of subjects for homework. Site includes a dictionary, thesaurus, almanac and games. - DK Find Out!
This online encyclopedia is for kids ages 7 to 11. Lots of great content, pictures, sound clips and videos. - International Children’s Digital Library
This focus of this collection of digital books for children is to offer a library of outstanding literature from all over the world. There are books available in almost 20 languages.
Databases
- TrueFlix
The entire True Book series covers subjects in social studies and uses videos, audio, images and text. - World History in Context
Explore more than 4,900 years into the past. You will find hundreds of articles about people, events and topics in World History. - U.S. History in Context
This contains information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
Websites
Databases
- America the Beautiful
Learn about the history, geography, economics, government, and culture of each state and the major territories. Look up state symbols, timelines, and find articles on famous people and places. Check out the games section and test your knowledge of state capitals and famous Americans. - Biography in Context
Find factual information about famous people (past and present) alongside magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. - Mango Languages
Learn how to speak a different language using a self-paced program. Choose from more than 72 different languages.
Websites
- First Ladies
Short biographies of our nation’s First Ladies. - Gallery of Achievers
This focuses is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments. - Woman@NASA
Read short biographies about women who work at NASA. Selected profiles are available in Spanish.
Databases
- TrueFlix
The entire True Book series covers subjects in social studies and uses videos, audio, images and text. - Amazing Animals
This online database provides information on animals with color photos and games. - Science in Context
Science related information from magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and website links.
Websites
