Featured Databases

Databases and Online Resources Available Exclusively to Franklin Residents!

 

America's GenealogyBankAmerica's GenealogyBank with America's Obituaries and Death Notices IN LIBRARY USE - HOME ACCESS. An extensive online collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. An easy-to-use interface allows searching by name, date range, or text such as institutional name, social affiliation(s), geographic location(s), philanthropic activities, etc.
American AncestorsAmerican Ancestors.  IN LIBRARY USE ONLY. The website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) provides access to more than 1.4 billion records spanning twenty-two countries covering the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the largest collection of U.S Catholic records online.
AncestryAncestry Library.  IN LIBRARY USE - HOME USE *NEW!*.  Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!
Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports. Consumer Reports is published by Consumers Union, an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization. Since 1936, CU's mission has been to test products, inform the public and protect consumers. It is a comprehensive source for unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and other consumer concerns.
Creative BugCreativebug. Franklin Public Library and Creativebug present Creativebug online video classes! Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. 
Fold3

Fold3 Library Edition. Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to a growing collection of US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

hoopla

hoopla. Borrow thousands of movies, television, music, and audiobook titles for free with your library card. Always available, no waiting lists. Enjoy on your PC, tablet, or phone. For Franklin residents only.

kanopy

Kanopy is an on-demand movie streaming video service with access to thousands of documentary, foreign, silent, and independent films. Stream over 30,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers. Stream Kanopy on your computer or download the app on your phone, tablet or Roku device.

Morningstar

Morningstar Investment Research Center. Comprehensive and up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Use the "Help & Education" tab to access the User's Guide and investor education resources.

My HeritageMyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind, with access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.
Newspapers.comNewspapers.com - Northeast Edition is an extensive online database of 4,000+ historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s. Distributed by ProQuest into libraries, it contains a diverse blend of well-known regional and local newspapers in the U.S.
 O'Reilly for Public Librariesincludes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. Serving the needs of patrons who are working to advance their careers, tune into business and technology trends, or explore new software, this collection—created and curated by O’Reilly—serves the business and technology needs of a wide range of users. Included are hundreds of books and videos for makers, gamers and tinkerers; more than 100 hobbyist titles including STEAM Lab for Kids and The Lego Build-It Book, Volumes 1 & 2; more than 900 books from the “For Dummies” series; and more than 150 titles on job-seeking and career development.
Reference USA

ReferenceUSA. The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.  Used by entrepreneurs, businesses, students, job-seekers or anyone wanting access to information on tens of millions of businesses and hundreds of millions of consumers in an easy to search format.

Salem Press History Collection

Salem Press History Collection. Includes online access to The Fifties in America,The Sixties in America,The Seventies in America,The Eighties in America,Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Events,Great Events From History: the 19th and the 20th Century.