Digital Resources - Some may require a Plainville library card.
Online resources focused on children in Middle School and younger click here.

FYI - The LIBBY APP is fantastic for eBooks and eAudio - it has the ereader and eaudio player built right in. 

And don't forget to use our PARTNER Libraries in Overdrive to get the resources from all over the state!
Enjoy eBooks on your device
Ebooks, eaudio, magazines and streaming video Powered by Overdrive Log in with your library card number and PIN
learn it live
Learn it Live: Daily live classes and over 100 recorded classes in Health, wellness, spirituality, career and personal development with your Plainville Public Library through this link or on the Libby APP (which you have for eBooks) Click for web use
Choosing a career path doesn't come easy. Whether you're heading straight into the workforce or you're entering college first, our career tools help you get a handle on what you're interested in, the skills and training you'll need, and what you can expect from your career path. Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in. Use our free Career Prep Resource.
Transparent Language online
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

Statewide Databases

The current suite of resources includes access to products from Gale, Encyclopedia Britannica, ProQuest, Capstone, and Transparent Language. 

Get journal articles, and more. ​

NEW!

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Mango: language learning for all!
world food online
Hungry to learn about international food? Visit A to Z World Food to learn about foods from around the world
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Over 600 courses FREE for Plainville Public Library card holders through this link. Click to create an account.
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Arts & Crafts lessons, instructions and printables
Bookflix
online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.
Teachables
worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Offering printable activities for any subject. Great for homeschoolers, parents, teachers and caregivers
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Tumblebook Library has digital books, graphic novels, educational video and more. For grades K-6
explore animals and biographies for grades k-2 with pebblego
Explore Animals and Biographies for grades K-2
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Encyclopedia Britannica Oline, search in any of the 3 age groups: Children, Young Adult or Adult. Articles, videos, trusted web links and more.

MassLinks - ESL and GED Courses

MassLINKS is Massachusetts’ statewide adult education virtual Academy. We offer both GED/HiSet and ESOL/ESL courses for adults in need.
All students must complete the following steps before beginning classes:
Fill out the form at the top of this page
  • We will send you a Registration Form to complete and return
  • Sign up for and complete the online Placement Test
  • Attend 2 online admission meetings with your Student Support Specialist
  • Attend Part I and II of our New Student Orientation
(Students may be placed on a waitlist for class following their Placement Test. For updates on the waitlist, students can contact us at 978.630.9483 or [email protected]
Boston public library eCard
Get your Boston Public Library eCard!
Yes, you can get HOOPLA for FREE!

Your BPL eCard gives you access to:

Brockton Law Library - The Place For Finding The Law

There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the law research needs of the courts, attorneys, and the general public.  The Trial Court Law Libraries are free and open to the public. We are committed to providing legal reference services and legal research assistance to all.   To borrow materials from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries or to use our online databases, you need a  Trial Court  Law Libraries library card.   Library Cards are free! Our card will work in all 15 law libraries and provides access to materials in the library as well as to some databases from your home or office. 
www.mass.gov/lawlib     Ask A Law Librarian Live online chat or text  

Apps to have:

Go ahead and search far and wide. Commonwealth Catalog is a way to search most Massachusetts libraries for items that you cannot find in SAILS.
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