Digital Subscriptions
For some digital services, you will need your library patron account number which is found on the back of your library card. If you need help getting your account number please contact the library.
News
The Wall Street Journal
A daily business and financial newspaper with high marks for factual reporting. Includes reports on politics, arts and world events.
Go to The Wall Street Journal
The New York Times
Enjoy everything The New York Times offers. Start exploring News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic. All access available using the library’s WiFi or from your personal device once logged in to NYT.
Go to The New York Times
Maine News
Search through the Bangor Daily News, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, Maine Times, Portland Press Herald and Sun Journal.
Go to Maine News
E-books & e-audiobooks
Hancock County Download Library
Access audio books, eBooks, and magazines on your Kindle or reading device with the Libby app.
Go to Overdrive
Hoopla
Browse 800,000+ titles in six different formats—audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV. Instantly borrow up to 4 titles per month. There are no holds or waiting. You can access Hoopla through their website or download the app.
Go to Hoopla
3M cloudLibrary
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks using a downloadable app. The library has produced an easy-to-follow video to help you get started.
Go to 3M cloudLibrary
ComicPlus
Unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from 100+ library-friendly publishers — without worrying about holds, wait lists, or monthly limits.
Go to ComicsPlus
Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition
Search for relatives and build family trees. The site has an easy-to-follow tutorial to help you get the most out of your searches. Access is restricted to in-house only and connected to the library’s network.
Go to Ancestry
MyHeritage
Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and resources that span the past five centuries. Remote access from home is allowed and it is and a mobile-friendly.
Go to MyHeritage
Maine State Library Databases
Digital Maine Library
Access online resources that include a collection of full-text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference books, online learning tools such as consumer information, genealogy sites, and do-it-yourself forums.