Digital Resources:

Here are some hints for online content:

CWMARS has quite a selection from Overdrive.  What you’ll need to do is download Libby from the App Store, which is free.  You’ll need to enter Monterey Library as Home Library, and CWMARS as the library network.  Then enter your library card details, the card number and password, and borrow away.  There are books and audiobooks available.  Use your preferences to modify default searches  and display settings.  If you’d like to see what other library networks in Massachusetts have, you can!  In the app menu, find “Add A Library.” Under that search for SAILS, CLAMS, MINUTEMAN or any of the others. Tap that network and you can search their offerings.  You’ll need to enter your card number and pin after you select “I’m visiting from another library.”

If you’d like more options, including streaming videos, you’ll want an e-card from the Boston Public library.  Sign up for an e-card using your CWMARS card.  Then you’ll need to download HOOPLA from the App Store.  The trick with this app is that it needs a location as items are supposed to be borrowed by residents.  To begin with, the BPL e-card is available to anyone who owns property in Massachusetts, or is a student, or resident of the state.  But when you use HOOPLA and create an account they will want a home library.  The nearest HOOPLA library by location is Norfolk CT—and you won’t have a Norfolk card. What you need to do is list Boston as your home library.  You can download any of the HOOPLA offerings that way.

Another option through the BPL is KANOPY.  Watch over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. You’ll need to download the KANOPY app.  Use your BPL card number and pin, and make sure to use BPL as your home library.

For any of this you’ll need a CWMARS card.  If you don’t have one, please email montereylibrary@gmail.com.  We can help you get the card number and pin that will allow access to these services. 

Monterey Library You Tube Channel

We are slowly developing this to include our vintage summer camp films, short videos from the library, and oral history interviews. Our newest addition is the parade for Monterey’s 150th Anniversary. Check it out!

Monterey News 1970-2005

Reserve or Download Books, Audio, Video

Learn to play the ukulele!

Borrow a Museum Pass

Please check with each museum for current hours and restrictions due to rapid changes with reopening. Some require reservations.

Library passes are checked out just like books, and need to be returned.  They are presented at the attraction and either entitle the bearer to a free or discounted admission.  Passes may not be reserved or put on hold for pickup from another library-- call ahead for availability.

The Berkshire Museum

• 39 South St. Pittsfield, MA

• Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 13 for free (Children 3 and under always have free admission)

• Two Passes Available

Hancock Shaker Village

• 1843 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, MA

• Admits up to 2 adults and 2 youths (13-17) for free (Children 12 and under always have free admission)

• One pass available

Mass MOCA

• 1040 Mass MoCA Way North Adams, MA

• Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 16)

• Two passes available

Ventfort Hall

• 104 Walker St. Lenox, MA

• Admits 2 patrons

• One pass available

The Mount

• 2 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA

• $10 admission each for 2 patrons

• One pass available

Norman Rockwell Museum

• 9 Route 183 Stockbridge, MA

• $10 admission each for 2 adults

• Three passes available

Herman Melville's Arrowhead

• 780 Holmes Rd. Pittsfield, MA

• Admits 2 people

• One pass available

Massachusetts State Parks

• Use at all MA parks

• Admits 1 vehicle

• Two passes available

Bidwell House Museum

• 100 Art School Rd. Monterey, MA

• Admits up to 1 family

• One pass available

Berkshire Botanical Gardens

• 5 West Stockbridge Rd. Stockbridge, MA

• Admits up to 4

• One pass available

Clark Art Museum

• 225 South St. Williamstown, MA

• Admits one person

• One pass available

Chesterwood

• 3 Williamsville Rd. Stockbridge, MA

• Admits 2 adults (children 12 and under always free admission)

• One pass available

Trustees of the Reservation

• Includes admission to ALL Trustees of the Reservation sites with local sites as well as across Massachusetts, including Mission House and Indian Museum, Naumkeag House and Gardens, The Ashley House and Bartholomew's Cobble, and the Folly at Field Farm

• Admits at a Family Level

• Passes for the Trustees do not need to be returned

Springfield Museums

21 Edwards St., Springfield MA

Includes the Springfield Science Museum, Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.

Buy one admission, get one half off