Borrow Books & More
Barre is connected with Massachusetts libraries.
Your library card will give you access to our library and participating libraries in central and western Massachusetts.
Search and Borrow Physical Items
CWMARS Catalog
This is your first resource for finding materials. Search this catalog 24/7 for items in Barre and other participating libraries in Central and Western Massachusetts. You can also sign into your account to renew items, hold an item and have it delivered to Barre, manage overdue items, get reading recommendations, and more.
Click here to visit the CWMARS Catalog.
Download the CWMARS App:
Click here to download from the Apple App Store.
Click here to download from the Google Play Store.
Commonwealth Catalog
Can't find what you're looking for in the CWMARS Catalog? The Commonwealth catalog searches all participating Massachusetts libraries in one easy step and allows you to narrow down your search by material type. It gives you access to millions of items from other library networks and academic libraries in the state. Requests will be delivered to your local library for pickup. No renewals are allowed on items borrowed through the Commonwealth Catalog.
Please search the CWMARS Catalog first. If you can't find it there, then use the Commonwealth Catalog.
Click here to visit the Commonwealth Catalog.
InterLibrary Loan
If the material is not owned by any Massachusetts library, our staff can submit a request for items from libraries anywhere in the U.S. Please keep in mind that a request does not guarantee that the item will be loaned to the Barre library. If an Interlibrary Loan request is filled, loan periods and fines are determined by the lending library. Barre patrons are responsible for paying for lost, damaged, or overdue materials.
For questions about Interlibrary Loan, please contact Jenna Garvey, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, at (978) 355-2533 x103, or jgarvey@barrelibrary.org.
Search and Borrow Digital Items
Libby App
Libby is an app to enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive. It's easy to get started for first-time users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Click here to learn how.
Click here to download from the Apple App Store.
Click here to download from the Google Play Store.
Need help? Visit the full Libby help site.
hoopla App
Use the hoopla app and your Barre library card to download and stream free videos, music and eAudiobooks and read comics, eBooks and magazines on your mobile device or computer. And best of all — there are no holds, wait lists or late fees! Download the hoopla app on your device today.
Click here to download from the Apple App Store.
Click here to download from the Google Play Store.
Boston Public Library eCard
Massachusetts residents may also apply for a Boston Public Library eCard. A BPL eCard gives patrons instant access to thousands of digital materials through their downloadable collections. Apply for free online.
Click here for more information about the BPL eCard.
Click here to apply for a BPL eCard online.