Welcome to the eLibrary, the digital home of our online resources. Here you’ll find books, movies, newspapers, research databases, and more! To access these resources you’ll need two things:
- an active CLAMS card from Brooks Free Library
- your PIN
So what does that mean? First, you can tell your CLAMS card is a Brooks Free Library CLAMS card by looking at the barcode on the back. If it starts with 1010900 then you are good to go! If it doesn’t, then you have another home library, and your card gives you access to their online resources. If you need help figuring out who your home library is in the CLAMS network, give us a call. We can look it up for you and help you get their number!
Now, about your PIN. Your PIN is a short password you would have set up when you first registered for a CLAMS card. It’s an optional field on our form, so you may not have chosen to make one at the time. That’s okay. We can help you set one up if you contact us.
Get in touch
(508) 430-7562 Ext. 1 for Circulation
brooksfreelibrary@clamsnet.org
If you do think you set up a PIN and your email address is attached to your library card, then you can use this link to reset your PIN on your own. Remember, your PIN is now case-sensitive, so you have to use the same spelling and capitalization each time you enter it. We suggest keeping your PIN short and simple so it’s easy to remember, and to write it down!
If you need help with these resources, stop by the reference desk anytime during open hours and we will be happy to assist you. You can find more information on our Technology Help page.
Okay, so are you ready? Let’s get started!
eBooks & Book Recommendations
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OverDrive/Libby
Browse and borrow from our collection ebooks and e-audiobooks. There are thousands of titles available through OverDrive. Your library card gives you access to the entire CLAMS network’s collection, as well as those of our partner consortiums! Use the following link, or download the Libby App to your iOS/Android device to get started.
Hoopla
Filled with immediately available books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, and more. Your card gives you 10 free downloads per month to enjoy. View online, or download the app to get started.
Novelist Plus
Find book reviews, read-alikes, and reading suggestions. Use the Appeal Mixer for your very own list of book recommendations!
Current Publications
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Boston Globe Archive
Full search access to the Boston Globe Article Archive from 1980 – Present
Consumer Reports
Full access to the Consumer Reports database for unbiased product reviews and ratings.
Statewide Research and Reference Resources
Research databases, news articles, and other resources on a variety of subjects including career and test prep, language learning, legal forms, and more. **Note: You may experience some user issues if trying to access these resources while outside the state of Massachusetts**
New York Times Archive
Full search access to the New York Times Article Archive from 1980 – Present
Newsbank – Local and National Newspapers
Newsbank lets you read articles from a number of local and national newspapers.
The Cape Cod Times Collection gives you access to same-day articles. Use the Image Edition of the CCT to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed.
Wall Street Journal Online
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!
Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Note: If you are using an email address already associated with a current or previously paid subscription, you may have difficulty creating the account.
Access WSJ.com
Genealogy
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HeritageQuest
Search genealogical records to build your family tree. This product is powered by Ancestry.
MA Digital Archives
The archives currently hold births, marriages, and deaths for all Massachusetts cities and towns for the years 1841 through 1925. Digital copies of Massachusetts vital records from 1841 to 1920 are available through the Massachusetts Archives website. You must create a free familysearch.org account to search.
1950 Census
The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions.
Local Research & Historical Newspapers
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Historical Local Newspaper Collection
Access the following digitized newspapers for research: Harwich Independent (1872-1949), Central Cape Press (1949-1958), Cape Cod Republican (1862-1864), Orleans Record (1902-1917), and the Harwich Oracle (1991-2007).
Town of Harwich Annual Reports
Search Town of Harwich annual town reports from 1866-2017
Yearbooks
Search our Harwich High School yearbook collection.
All Resources (A-Z)
Boston Public Library eCard
If you live or work in Massachusetts you can get a Boston Public Library eCard by filling out the application here that will give you access to hundreds of online resources which can be found by clicking here.
Some of our favorite BPL resources are:
- Business resources like Valueline, Morningstar Investment Research Center, AtoZ Databases and Mergent Intellect.
- Resources for self-directed learning like Lindedin learning (16,000 video courses), Learning Express (exam prep), Mango Languages, MA driver’s license practice tests, Very Short introductions, Headspace (guided meditations)
- For Kids and Teachers they have ERIC (scholarly journals), Scholastic bookflix and Teachables, and TumbleMath
- For Job Seekers there is Peterson’s Career Prep (create a resume)
- For Legal Forms try the LawDepot
- For Scholarly research they have JSTOR and many other research databases
- For the News you can access the latest edition of the New York Times as well as the historical edition
Boston Globe Archive
Full search access to the Boston Globe Article Archive from 1980 – Present
Consumer Reports
Full access to the Consumer Reports database for unbiased product reviews and ratings.
HeritageQuest
Search genealogical records to build your family tree. This product is powered by Ancestry.
Historical Local Newspaper Collection
Access the following digitized newspapers for research: Harwich Independent (1872-1949), Central Cape Press (1949-1958), Cape Cod Republican (1862-1864), Orleans Record (1902-1917), and the Harwich Oracle (1991-2007).
Statewide Research and Reference Resources
Research databases, news articles, and other resources on a variety of subjects including career and test prep, language learning, legal forms, and more. **Note: You may experience some user issues if trying to access these resources while outside the state of Massachusetts**
New York Times Archive
Full search access to the New York Times Article Archive from 1980 – Present
Hoopla
Filled with immediately available books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, and more. Your card gives you 10 free downloads per month to enjoy. View online, or download the app to get started.
Newsbank – Local and National Newspapers
Newsbank lets you read articles from a number of local and national newspapers.
The Cape Cod Times Collection gives you access to same-day articles. Use the Image Edition of the CCT to see today’s newspaper in full-color, exactly as it is printed.
Novelist Plus
Find book reviews, read-alikes, and reading suggestions. Use the Appeal Mixer for your very own list of book recommendations!
OverDrive
Browse and borrow from our collection ebooks and e-audiobooks. There are thousands of titles available through OverDrive. Your library card gives you access to the entire CLAMS network’s collection, as well as those of our partner consortiums! Use the following link, or download the Libby App to your iOS/Android device to get started.
Town of Harwich Annual Reports
Search Town of Harwich annual town reports from 1866-2017
Transparent Language
Give yourself the most robust language program that builds all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You must create an account to save your progress.
Wall Street Journal Online
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!
Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Access WSJ.com
Yearbooks
Search our Harwich High School yearbook collection.