Great Barrington Libraries

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Digital Media

Digital Media The Great Barrington Libraries provide more than just books and DVDs. Your library card also gives you access to eBooks, eAudio, videos, and magazines from our own collection as well as farther afield. We are always looking for new resources to add!

eBooks, Magazines, Newspapers

Libby (Overdrive)

Access thousands of eBooks, eAudio, magazines and now video! You can also access IndieFlix, Great Courses, Craftsy and Qello Concerts. Grab your library card number to check items out.

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Our most recent eNewsletter! *Spring 2025*

The NEWSletter

"The Newsy Little Paper That Supplements Other Media"

Berkshire Eagle

Search text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from Berkshire Eagle's original reporting. Includes issues from 1997 through the present day. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

America’s News – Massachusetts Collection

Explore Massachusetts history through local news, events and people with the America’s News - Massachusetts Collection. Search current and archived issues of popular Massachusetts papers, including the Berkshire Eagle, Springfield Republican, and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

New York Times Digital Edition

Read the NYT from home using a 24-hour redemption code. To activate your subscription, you'll need to log in or register first.

New York Times Cooking

Enjoy over 22,000 recipes with ratings, reviews, and video tutorials.

The Washington Post

Read The Washington Post from home or out and about. To activate your subscription, you will need to log in or create an account first.

The Wall Street Journal

Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately.

Video, Music, Classes

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kids favorites. They partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring access to thoughtful entertainment.

You must be a Great Barrington card holder and resident to access this service.

iINDIEFLIX

iNDIEFLIX is a streaming movie service offering pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.

Qello Concerts

Qello Concerts by Stingray offers the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries, streamed on-demand.

Craftsy and Craftsy en español

Classes for creative makers, from basic instruction to advanced techniques for fabric and yarn crafts, baking, drawing, and much more.

The Great Courses

Offers engaging and understandable lectures by esteemed professors, professionals, and experts about history, better living, science, language learning, and many more topics.

Additional Resources

Massachusetts Library Services Online

Books and audiobooks, historical photographs, and more. Created and maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Digital Commonwealth

Explore historical collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Massachusetts.

Boston Public Library

Any Massachusetts resident can get a BPL (Boston Public Library) eCard. This gives you access to more eBooks, eAudio and video!

Children's Resources

Scholastic BookFLIX

Scholastic BookFLIX is no longer directly available through the Great Barrington Libraries, but you can use a Boston Public Library eCard (see above on how to obtain a BPL eCard) and access BookFlix through BPL.

Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables is no longer directly available through the Great Barrington Libraries, but you can use a Boston Public Library eCard (see above on how to obtain a BPL eCard) and access Scholastic Teachables through BPL.