Goodnow Library

Contact Information

Goodnow Library
Telephone: (978) 443-1035
Fax: (978) 443-1047
goodnow@sudbury.ma.us

Goodnow Library

Related to Goodnow Library Trustees.
Subdepartments: Children's Room, Circulation Desk, Reference Desk, Young Adults Room.
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The Goodnow Library...

...is Sudbury's lifelong recreational, cultural and learning/information center.  It provides services and resources to all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens. From books, DVDs, Internet access, audio-books (tape or disc) to museum passes, art prints, toys, children's story times and cultural programs, the Goodnow Library reaches out to every corner of the community. Please visit us on-line and in person.

 

 

Read a message from the Library Director, Bill Talentino.

Latest News News Feed

Longfellow Big Read 2010
Longfellow Learn about this year's Big Read at the Wayside Inn's webpage. See the events calendar and more.
Goodnow Library Closing
The Goodnow Library will be closed on Sunday, April 4.
March 14, 2010, 3 pm: The Friends present a Piano Concert by Elan Sicroff
On Sunday, March 14th, the Friends of Goodnow Library will feature pianist Elan Sicroff who will perform music from his new CD, “The Thomas Hartmann Project.” The program will be held in the Community Meeting Room at 3 pm.
Goodnow Library on Facebook
Facebook The Goodnow Library is now on Facebook! Join us there!
Coming this spring: 3rd Grade Book Discussion Groups
Please click above to visit our Kids' Book Discussion Groups page for details!
Goodnow Library Recycles!!!
Recycle Please bring all your recyclable paper to the green & yellow Paper Retriever® bin in our parking lot.
NEW! OverDrive Mobile Audiobook App Now Available for Android; iPhone and Blackberry apps expected soon.
The MLN OverDrive mobile website is optimized to browse/download titles to Android smartphones.


For details, click above.

Goodnow Library Storm Closing Info
The Goodnow Library will occasionally close early, delay opening or not open all in cases of extreme weather. In case of inclement weather, please call 978-443-1035 x 7 for the most up to date information on changes to library hours.

General Information News Feed

America's Newspapers--Boston Metropolitan Collection (Incl. Sudbury Town Crier and MetroWest Daily News)--NEW!
The electronic editions of local and regional newspapers-all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people.
Ancestry Library (In library use only)
Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!
Consumer Reports Online
ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice. Each product includes an overview and a ratings report card, as well as tester reviews & recommendations. It includes all the magazine content, and more!
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online includes Year In Review articles since 1993, historical timeline searches, a dictionary and thesaurus, a world atlas, links to journal and magazine articles, and video clips. Search alphabetically or by subject.
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online is a digital resource that combines searchable images of U.S. federal genealogical census records with digitized books containing family and local histories from around the country.
LearningExpressLibrary
If you are preparing for the SAT, GED or other exam, LearningExpress Library offers a complete course, as well as targeted essay writing practice and instant score reports that immediately let you know how you performed in each skill area.
Mango Languages

Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you're learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 12 different language courses.
Overdrive eAudio and eBooks
Use your library card to download eAudio and eBooks to your computer and compatible portable device. Now supporting iPod and more!
ReferenceUSA
A directory of nearly 14 million U.S. businesses, searchable by name, yellow page heading, SIC code, zip code, estimate sales volume, and more.
Science Resource Center
Infotrac's Science Resource Center provides topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, as well as articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
Sudbury Archives
An index and database of pre-1850 documents within the town of Sudbury, Massachusetts, including records of the Town Clerk's Office and documents from the Goodnow Library, Longfellow's Wayside Inn, and the Sudbury amd Wayland Historical Societies.
The complete list of online resources available to Sudbury residents
Also known as Electronic Resources or Databases, online resources provide access to valuable materials and information from any computer. Think of it as having a branch library right in your home.

Frequently-Asked Questions

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Documents

Goodnow Library makes several documents available for download.

Links

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