Boston Prep Library Resources
Gale Resources
Explore the Gale In Context databases. Perfect for finding topic overviews and then diving deeper with news, biographies, videos, images, magazine articles, and more.
Sora
Sora is an award-winning digital reading app for K-12 schools by OverDrive. It empowers students to discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from their school. You can also add additional public libraries to your account - including the Minuteman Consortium and Boston Public Library.
- Staff and students can:
Read ebooks and listen to audiobooks
Adjust reading or listening settings
Read or listen offline
Define new or unfamiliar words
Add and export bookmarks, highlights, and notes
Place books on hold
View reading stats and earn achievements
- How to access: You can access Sora by downloading the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store OR by using this link: https://soraapp.com/library/bpcpsma
- How to log in: Use your Google sign in
Boston Public Library
Sign up to get a Boston Public Library card. If you're over age 12, bring a photo ID and proof of your residency in Massachusetts. A driver's license or other state ID will meet both requirements. If you’re 12 and under, you can get a card with the signature of a parent or guardian at any BPL location.
Hoopla
Borrow and enjoy (FOR FREE) audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen- your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV.
This resource requires a library card.
The Minuteman Library Network
The Minuteman Library Network is a consortium of over 40 libraries. All who live, work, or study in Massachusetts are eligible to apply for a Minuteman library card, or have their current Massachusetts library card added to the Minuteman user database.
This resource requires a library card.
JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
This resource requires a library card.
