Collections
General Collections
The GAR Memorial Library serves adults and children with a collection of over 53,000 books, audio books, videos, music CDs, large print books, reference material, newspapers, magazines, and databases. We have computers with internet access, a copying machine and wi-fi.
GAR Memorial Library Historic Collection
The library owns a collection of materials on many aspects of the history of West Newbury, consisting of books, oral histories, personal reminiscences, town and organization records, newspaper and magazine articles, etc. We are in the process of preserving and digitizing this collection.
New Books, DVDs, CDs, Audio Books
You can search the MVLC database for new books
Reference Services
During Library hours our librarians will provide research assistance and help with reference questions.
Online Databases
The library subscribes to the following databases which are available at the library or online to patrons with a West Newbury Library card.
- Facts on File, News Service
- Today's Science - the latest scientific discoveries and the fundamental concepts that underlie them
- Facts on File World News Digest - Brings together complete content from the Facts On File World News Digest and a live newsfeed from Reuters® to answer questions about events, people, issues, facts, and figures from 1940 to the present.
- Issues & Controversies in American History – the most contentious issues in American history.
- World
Book
A high quality, basic encyclopedia. - Learning
Express
Study and take sample tests. Includes ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, GED, SAT, U.S. Citizenship and more. Also courses in Grammar, Practical Math, Reading Comprehension, Resume and Interview Skills, Basic Skills Courses with Spanish Instructions and more. - Ancestry Library - Available in library only. Discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website.
- Heritage Quest - Available in library and at home. Research your ancestry.
- Literary Reference Plus
The library is equipped with WIFI