Online Resources

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Kanopy
Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. It is an ad-free experience that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phone, tablets and online.

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GotResumeBuilder
Need resume help? Access GotResumeBuilder's FREE resume building app using our partner link (available online and on Android and iOS devices). This service is available on library computers and at home through our website. 
  • Guided resume creation
  • Professionally designed resume templates
  • Resume writing tips
  • Real-time preview of resume designs
  • Download resume in PDF, Word formats​​
SAILS Mobile
SAILS Mobile app available in Google Play and Apple stores.
  • Search the SAILS’ catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items.
  • Manage your account: Keep track of your account – view your checked-out items, holds, account information, and pay fees.
  • Search by barcode: Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s house or bookstore and search for available copies in the SAILS Network.
  • You can link accounts to manage your family’s checkouts and holds, all in the same place.
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Ancestry Library
Use the library edition of the popular genealogical research website, Ancestry.com to search census records, create family trees and more!  
​Click here to access Ancestry Library. Please note this link will only work on the library's computers and wifi.

Digital Archives
Explore Norton High School Yearbooks dating back to 1925! Experience Norton through historical documents including Marriage Records, Town Reports, and programs from important events in town and library history.
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Guide to Local History and Genealogy Collection
Looking to make family discoveries? Want to get to know Norton a little better? Norton Public Library’s Local History Room holds various physical resources for genealogical research including Massachusetts vital records, military records, and records of early New England settlers. The room also offers many materials relating to Norton and Massachusetts history. 

​Hoopla
Try hoopla for an always changing selection of digital movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks and more.​ Available with your library card.
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Mango Languages
Mango Languages is an online language and culture learning resource that offers access to over 60 foreign languages and 17 English courses taught completely in the user's native language. In addition to traditional language courses, Mango also offers the opportunity to learn through foreign film with Mango Premiere and access to a variety of specialty mini courses, like Pirate, Medical Spanish, and romance courses. Mango can be accessed online at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone, Android, Kindle and Nook. Free with your library card!​  
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Niche Academy
Niche Academy is an always available online resource that provides ready-to-use, free tutorials for the most commonly used technology, software, social media, library resources and more. Use as much or as little as you need--follow through a whole tutorial, or jump ahead to find specific information or skills. 

Libby eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, and magazines.
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Searching for answers?
Research Databases
Databases and encyclopedias are available to you to access anywhere in Massachusetts through the library's website. 

Brought to you by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Massachusetts Library System.

Boston Public Library eCard
Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Massachusetts can register for a free Boston Public Library eCard at bpl.org/ecard and gain access to a wide range of digital resources covering newspapers, magazines, streaming media, genealogy, and more.