Online Resources
The Peabody institute Library provides free online access to digital resources covering many topics. Explore the resources below, and feel free to contact the library if you have any questions. Please note that most resources require a library card, and some resources are only available to Peabody residents with Peabody library cards.
***If you need a library card, fill out this quick online form, and we’ll email you a card number in a day or so. Email pea@noblenet.org if you have any questions!***
All Online Resources
Ancestry.com
At-Home access is now available! You'll need your library card number and PIN. Get instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research including 4 billion names in over 3,400 databases; includes records from the United States census; military records; court, land, and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more.
AtoZ Databases
Whether you're looking for a free source for email marketing, job searching, mailing lists & sales leads, or people & business lookup, AtoZ Databases provides a quick and easy way to find the information you're looking for. (For Peabody residents with Peabody library cards).
BlueCareer
BlueCareer from EBSCOlearning provides in-depth information on more than 100 skilled trades, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience.
Britannica Fundamentals!
Fun activities for Pre K - 2 early learners.
Britannica Library
The classic encyclopedia, now online and interactive.
Britannica School
Explore different topics, for elementary through high school.
Commonwealth Catalog
Search state-wide for items not available from libraries in the NOBLE network.
Consumer Reports
Full access to Consumer Reports’ product listings and reviews. (For Peabody residents with Peabody library cards.)
Creativebug
Creativebug is an online resource with hundreds of free arts, crafts, and design classes, tutorials, and inspirations. You can learn a new skill, brush up on existing skills, or make an entire project from start to finish using the video tutorials. You'll need your library card number to create an account.
EBSCOhost
A search engine for research containing articles from a wide variety of academic journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
Explora Educator's Edition
Search through professional development resources for educators, including lesson plans, curriculum standards, academic journals, and professional magazines.
Fold3 - Historical military records
Discover your military ancestors
Search over 640 million records.
Real History. Original Stories.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Gale Databases
Search for articles about a wide variety of topics.
Gale Databases for Students
Academic articles, images, topic selections, and more for students.
Got Free Fax
Got Free Fax allows for web-based faxes of scanned pages. Got Free Fax allows for 2 free faxes per day, a maximum of 3 pages per fax, and a free fax cover page.
Got Resume Builder
Build a resume online in minutes with this free resume builder.
Health Source
Nearly 80 full-text consumer health magazines, as well as medical dictionary entries and consumer medication information.
Hoopla
Ebooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Music and Movies- always available and watchable on any device or smart TV. You'll need your library card number to create an account and check out up to 8 items per month.
Kanopy
Independent and foreign films, shows, Sesame Street, and The Great Courses, always available and watchable on any device or smart TV. You'll need your library card number to create an account.
Libby
Ebooks and audiobooks, delivered straight to your computer, tablet, phone, e-reader, or just about any mobile device. You'll need your library card number to log in.
Massachusetts Driving Tests
Take practice written tests similar to the real RMV test online! This resource includes 11 car, 6 motorcycle and 3 CDL practice tests in addition to the complete handbooks for each.
NewsBank
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S
NextReads
Looking for a great new book? Sign up for NOBLE's eNewsletters and get insightful recommendations just for you!
NOBLE Catalog
Search the Peabody Institute Library's catalog, as well as other NOBLE member libraries.
NoveList Plus
Find your next favorite book by searching by topic, setting, mood, audience, genre, author, and more.
PebbleGo
Discover animals and learn about new people (biographies).
Publication Finder
If you have a magazine, newspaper, or journal in mind and want to see if the library has it available in full text online, search its title in this resource and you’ll find what database it’s located in. You can also use this resource to browse a list of our full-text resources by subject. (For Peabody residents with Peabody library cards).
Value Line Investment Survey
Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies.
WorldCat
Cooperative database of bibliographic records contributed by more than 57,000 libraries, making it the world's largest, most complete, and most consulted library catalog.