EBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines
Green Mountain Library Consortium
MCL members have access to eBooks and digital audiobooks through The Green Mountain Library Consortium (GMLC). The collection consists of content available in 39 languages, and includes access to 40,000 ebooks, 8,000 audiobooks, and 4,200 magazines. Users may access the collection directly through their OverDrive site or at libbyapp.com on the computer, or through the Libby app on Apple, Android, Google, or Amazon devices.
The Palace Project
The Vermont Department of Libraries provides MCL patrons access to ebooks and audiobooks throughThe Palace Project. The collection is accessible only through the Palace Project App, available for download through Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Download the app now using the buttons below.
Vermont Online Library
Vermont Online Library (VOL) has an ebook collection as well as magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles collected within 49 databases.
Access to the Digital Library Collections
Library members will use the same Login credentials for each of our digital platforms:
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- The username is the 14-digit library card number.
- The password/PIN is the member’s last name* [all lowercase, no spaces or punctuation]. Please note that changing your password in The Manchester Community Library Online Card Catalog (located in the top navigation bar of the MCL website), will also change your password on all Manchester Community Library digital platforms.
* If the member’s last name is fewer than 4 letters, the password will be first name last name [again, all lowercase with no spaces or punctuation].
What is Kanopy?
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kid favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS, and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment.
How can I watch Kanopy?
You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your computer desktop and via SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
How to create an account
- To get started, visit kanopy.com and select the “Add Library Card” button on the lower left
- Log in using your library credentials
- The username is the 14-digit library card number.
- The password/PIN is the member’s last name* [all lowercase, no spaces or punctuation]. Please note that changing your password in The Manchester Community Library Online Card Catalog (located in top navigation bar of the MCL website), will also change your password on all Manchester Community Library digital platforms.
- Create an account using your preferred email
- Begin streaming!
* If the member’s last name is fewer than 4 letters, the password will be first name last name [again, all lowercase with no spaces or punctuation].
Learning/Research & Career Resources
MCL is proud to offer patrons free access to a wide array of online databases and digital learning tools encompassing a variety of topics. These resources are produced by known and trusted publishers.
Use the links below to connect to millions of newspapers, magazines, professional journal articles, audio clips, videos, and ebooks.
If you have any questions about MCL resources or need help logging in, please reach out to the Help Desk staff.
No Library Card Required
ChiltonLibrary
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Some of ChiltonLibrary’s more popular features include...Read More
No Library Card Required
Chronicling America
Chronicling America offers select digitized issues of the Manchester Journal from 1861 to 1969. This free database is sponsored jointly by th...Read More
Library Card Required
Mango Languages
Manchester Community Library cardholders have free, unlimited access to this personalized, adaptive language-learning experience. Mango Langu...Read More
No Library Card Required
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Free online courses and tools to prepare for an exam, find a school or scholarship, prepare for vocational tests, brush up on foundational sk...Read More
No Library Card Required
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
With Westlaw’s National Core, MCL patrons are provided access to many of the same tools and resources that courts and our nation’...Read More
No Library Card Required
Vermont Ancestry & Newspapers
Courtesy of the Vermont State Archives and Record Administration (VSARA) and partners, Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com, Vermont residents hav...Read More
No Library Card Required
VOL Gale Research Databases
Through the Vermont Department of Libraries, MCL offers access to a suite of 50 Gale Online Research Databases in the Vermont Online Library ...Read More
ChiltonLibrary
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
ChiltonLibrary
No Library Card Required
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Some of ChiltonLibrary’s more popular features include:
- Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle.
- Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and a labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
- Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting.
- Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
- Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support.
- ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.
- A print button that allows you to easily print out or save information for future reference.
This free resource is available to MCL patrons through the Vermont Online Library, by the Vermont Department of Libraries.
Chronicling America
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Chronicling America
No Library Card Required
Chronicling America offers select digitized issues of the Manchester Journal from 1861 to 1969. This free database is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Mango Languages
Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Mango Languages
Library Card Required
Manchester Community Library cardholders have free, unlimited access to this personalized, adaptive language-learning experience. Mango Languages offers the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Watch a video here to see how Mango works!
Here are some of the ways you will learn languages better with Mango:
- Real-World Conversations that won’t leave you lost in translation.
- Voice Comparison for matching your pronunciation with native-speaker audio.
- Listening & Reading Activities to reinforce learned material and build new skills.
- Personalized Review System that adapts to your individual learning pathway.
- Culture Notes for unique insights into different cultures.
- Mango Movies for learning through engaging, authentic content.
To get started, register using your personal email address and your MCL card number. Mango Languages can be used in your desktop browser or on your personal device using the free Mango App, available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
No Library Card Required
Free online courses and tools to prepare for an exam, find a school or scholarship, prepare for vocational tests, brush up on foundational skills, explore career options, or prepare for U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to get personalized test or career materials and keep track of progress over time.
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
No Library Card Required
With Westlaw’s National Core, MCL patrons are provided access to many of the same tools and resources that courts and our nation’s law firms rely on every day, such as annotated versions of statutes and case law.
Note: Patrons must be on-site and connected to MCL’s free public Wi-Fi to access this resource.
Udemy
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Udemy
No Library Card Required
Udemy offers 25,000+ online video courses that cover skills in business, tech, and personal development across more than 75 categories. Users can select the instructor and content that best address their skills needs and learning preferences. The International Collection features 7,000+ courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages. Create a free account to get personalized recommendations and save your progress.
Note: The Vermont Department of Libraries’ free Udemy version is not compatible with the Udemy app on personal devices. The service must be used in your browser.
Vermont Ancestry & Newspapers
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
Vermont Ancestry & Newspapers
No Library Card Required
Courtesy of the Vermont State Archives and Record Administration (VSARA) and partners, Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com, Vermont residents have free online access to digitized copies of State of Vermont public records and newspapers of record in the state archives. Verification of your location is required.
VOL Gale Research Databases
No Library Card Required
- Group:Digital Resources
VOL Gale Research Databases
No Library Card Required
Through the Vermont Department of Libraries, MCL offers access to a suite of 50 Gale Online Research Databases in the Vermont Online Library (VOL). Content made available in the VOL is produced by known and trusted publishers and can be accessed from any location with internet access.