Digital Media
The majority of these resources are for Waltham residents only (with the exception of Libby and our Library of Things). If you are not a Waltham resident, please check with your local library to see if they provide access to these resources.
Libby
Our digital collection through Libby provides access to hundreds of thousands of free eBooks, magazines, graphic novels, and audiobooks that you can borrow and download to your computer, phone, tablet, & Kindle.
Hoopla
Use hoopla to borrow digital video, music and audiobooks with your library card. No waiting to borrow and hoopla digital’s automatic return eliminates all late fees. To get started, simply create an account with your library card number.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming service that provides access to films and documentaries from a variety of independent filmmakers and distributors, including the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection.
Mango
Mango is an online and mobile language learning platform for over 70 languages, including English.
Bookflix
Read e-Books from Scholastic and watch classic storybook videos from Weston Woods! Bookflix offers fiction and nonfiction eBooks for kids who are pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Open Resource
ABCmouse
ABCmouse offers the most comprehensive digital learning platform for children ages 2–8. Our award-winning curriculum is distributed across several Learning Levels from Toddler through 2nd Grade and each Level includes a variety of age-appropriate activities.
Library of Things (WPL)
You can borrow anything from a beach chair to a Nintendo Switch from our Library of Things Collection!
Open Resource
Creativebug
Are you a crafter? Creativebug has thousands of free award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Open Resource
Transparent Languages WPL
For learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining extensive courses and supplemental resources for over 100 languages, including English.
Funds provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
NYTimes.com Home Access
Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com. For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day. For more information see Minuteman’s NY Times FAQ
Funds provided by Minuteman Library Network
Wall Street Journal WPL
This service is for Waltham residents only.
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Click on the link above to create an account and start using WSJ.com immediately for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password originally created.
Funds provided by the Waltham Public Library
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.
To use our free collection of LinkedIn Learning courses, do not visit LinkedIn Learning directly. Always follow links from walthampubliclibrary.org to access our subscription portal.
Funds provided by the Waltham Public Library
