You have access to many FREE online resources with your library card!
No library card? No problem! Residents can now sign up online for an electronic library card! Carry the e-card with you on your phone by downloading the MVLC app today! Search “MVLC Mobile” in your app store, then “Add an account” in the app and type in your new bar code.
You can renew your existing library card HERE. If you have moved or changed your legal name, you will not be able to renew online. Online renewal is available starting 30 days before your card’s renewal date.
If you already have a card but are having problems, please contact us! Call 978-948-2850 or email info@rowleylibrary.org – if we don’t answer, someone will get back to you!
Looking for kid-specific online resources?
Visit our Resources to keep kids learning page.
Ebooks & Audiobooks
Overdrive digital library collection is offered through the regional Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Now you can check out and download audio books, e-magazines and e-Books any time, plus stream videos.
And they have kids’ books! You can browse a kids-only page, limit your search by age range or reading level, and more. Suggested reading lists can be limited by age, also.
Check out thousands of resources in the magazine collection.
Check our Reading Lists page for more suggestions. Our staff have put together some suggested reading lists. Many are available in multiple formats, including e-books and e-audio. Most have direct links to the titles.
Instantly read, listen, and watch with hoopla
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV shows, and more, 24/7 with your library card!
Signing up for hoopla is easy! Just visit the hoopla website or download the app to your device, and have your library card handy. Hoopla also works with Apple TV, Roku, Alexa, and more.
Streaming movies from Kanopy
Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. Click here to get started.
Learn a new craft
Try Creativebug! Our latest addition has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. You will need your Rowley library card to set up a free account.
Enjoy some music! Music Downloads
Freegal is a free music service from your library. The service offers access to millions of songs for download and streaming.
There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. You can stream up to 3 hours a day, or download 5 songs per week. Downloads are yours to keep forever! Queue up a dance party playlist while the kids are home from school, or find a playlist to relax with while the kids are otherwise occupied! Log in with your Library Bar code to get listening.
Try online fitness & mindfulness classes!
The Rowley Public Library has teamed up with Ompractice to offer cardholders access to Ompractice completely free of charge. Enjoy unlimited access to live classes, special programs, challenges, and a video library through Ompractice at a time that works for your schedule.
Learn a new language!
Try Transparent Language, the new statewide language learning software. Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Research your family! Genealogy Resources
HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. And check out our other online genealogy resources.
News Online
Check out these online resources for current or past news.
Get a BPL e-card
Enjoy all of Boston Public Library’s online resources for free! E-content (books, movies, music and magazines) is available to all citizens of the Commonwealth with a Boston Public Library e-card. Click here to get started.