Online Resources A-Z

We are proud to partner with the Massachusetts Trial Court to offer access to virtual court services through the Access to Justice Library Initiative.

Collection of 40+ weekly, monthly, and quarterly magazines on a variety of topics, from news to outdoors to parenting to science.

A wide assortment of genealogical information compiled by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS).

Over 30 billion genealogical and historical records from more than 80 countries.

A database of recipes and food culture from all 50 states, including historical recipes and information about regional cuisines.

A wide variety of city, state, and country maps - both current and historical, including maps on climate, ecology, topography, and exploration.

Recipes and food culture from more than 200 different countries, including beverages!

A job search, white pages, and mailing list database that searches millions of businesses, jobs, residents, and healthcare professionals.

Provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the markets, updated every business day. Print ed. available in the Newspaper Room. Ask Reference Desk for login.

Short videos of Library staff reviewing new and great books. Produced in association with Chelmsford Telemedia.

Discover this month’s most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage Magazine.

Unbiased consumer ratings and information on local businesses, services, health care providers, and more. At Home Patrons: You will be prompted to create an account on your first visit.

1980-current. Full-text content of the morning daily newspaper published in New York City.

A catalog showing the holdings of most libraries in Massachusetts. Please contact the Reference Staff for help locating or requesting an item.

Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.

Librarian-selected book recommendations. Individual lists cover Children's books, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle & Junior High reading, and Nonfiction titles.

Learn a new skill or hobby with 1,000+ award-winning art & craft video classes, taught by recognized design experts and artists. See a list of project videos.

Free RMV permit practice tests, including car, motorcycle, and CDL tests. Please Note: Driving-Test.org is not affiliated with or evaluated by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The official RMV Driver's Manual is available on their website.

Full-text content of weekly newspaper of Chelmsford, Westford, and Littleton, MA (published every Thursday). Preceded by Chelmsford Independent.

Covers the various cultures and significant individuals that immigrated to the US, and their impact after arriving.

Explores how mathematics affects our daily lives in sociological, economic, and historical perspectives.

A website offering genealogical records and education operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. For more information, please contact the Reference Staff.

Every week, users can stream up to 8 hours of music and download five free songs (and keep them forever)!

Professional and academic resources for in-depth research on a variety of topics.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the countries of the world. Topics include society and business culture, communications, traditions, and even recipes!

Offers in-depth biographical essays on important inventors throughout history and from around the world.

Genealogical database containing over 20,000 family and local histories.

Stream or download popular movies, TV shows, musical albums, audiobooks, ebooks, or comic books with no holds or wait time.

Streaming film service that offers thousands of films and documentaries, including films from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS. Up to 3 films per month.

eAudiobooks, eBooks, Magazines, and more to download or stream on your computer, phone, or tablet. Find help here if using Kindle. Tip: Avoid waiting for holds and try a search on Hoopla Digital!

Basic vocabulary training in 30 different languages, perfect for travelers and beginning language learners.

Complete full-text content of local and regional news. Paid advertisements are excluded. [10/14/2001 - Current]

An up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical information for student researchers, patients, and caregivers in an A-Z format.

In-depth analysis of world history with over 125 iconic primary source documents from ancient times to the present and from virtually every geographical region.

Full-text articles for The New York Times, including The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine. (2000 to current).  

 Tutorials created by staff in Chelmsford and libraries across the country, focusing on educational topics across a variety of subjects. We also take suggestions for new tutorials!

Tutorials on how to use the library's online resources, like Libby and Ancestry.com. Click into any tutorial for a step-by-step guide, with text, graphic, and video instructions.

Tutorials focusing on technology and research topics. Topics include Microsoft Word, Instagram, buying a new computer, and more. We also take suggestions for new tutorials!

A database of both fiction and non-fiction books that provides reviews, annotations, suggestions, book discussion guides, and book lists.

 Full-color and full-page access to popular magazines, just as if you were holding them. No wait lists, holds, or checkout limits.

Raise your scores and increase your chances of admission with all-inclusive test prep for over 185 exams, including SAT, ACT, and AP tests.

 Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in.

Covers notable theories, diagnoses, treatments, and tests for various mental illnesses or conditions in an A-Z format.

Uses video, audio, games, and quizzes for learning conversational language skills, including grammar and culture lessons. Online and downloadable options available.

College-level science research including 7.3 million full text articles from over 1,600 sources.

Collection of MA court and state agency decisions from the Social Law Library's legal research databases; provided by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. See Reference Desk for login.

This resource from the National Cybersecurity Alliance contains a variety of tutorials and other resources to help you use social media and the internet safely.

Language learning designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in more than 120 languages, including ESL for speakers of over 26 languages, and 12+ Indigenous languages.

Animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

A catalog showing most of the items held in libraries around the world. To request items in WorldCat (but not in Chelmsford's catalog or the Commonwealth Catalog), please contact the Reference Desk.