Recommended Sites

Andover

Andover Answers wiki: a wiki compiled and maintained by the Memorial Hall Library staff about various historic information regarding the town of Andover.
Andover - Official town home page: information about Andover's government, schools, cultural events, and businesses
Andover Center for History & Culture: formerly the Andover Historical Society; provides in depth historical information about the town
Andover Public School Library Catalogs: Search the holdings of school libraries in the Andover Public School District
Andover Public Schools: the official homepage of the public schools including school calendars and telephone number
Andover School District Profile: statistical information about the Andover school district
Andover Townsman: Andover's local weekly newspaper
Code of the Town of Andover: later revisions and additions available in Town Clerk's Office
Demographic profile: from the U.S. Census Bureau
Lawrence Eagle Tribune: local daily newspaper

Andover Recreation

Andover Trails Committee: maps and guidebooks to the recreational areas of Andover.
Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS): reservations open to the public for hiking, birding, and cross country skiing.
Bay Circuit Trail: about Bay Circuit Trail
Harold Parker State Forest: lies in Andover, North Andover, North Reading and Middleton and comprises just over 3000 acres.

Animals

Merck Veterinary Manual: Concise, easy-to-use, comprehensive reference that covers the diversity of species and animal diseases worldwide

Antiques

GoAntiques: Online retail and auction marketplace for antiques and collectibles
Rubylane.com: Online, curated marketplace for antiques, vintage collectibles, vintage fashion, fine art and jewelry.

Art

ArtCyclopedia: indexes thousands of websites (from museums and galleries), with links to around 180,000 artworks by 8,500 renowned artists

Biography

Biography.com: more than 25,000 biographies from the A&E television network.
Dictionary of World Biography: weaves historical facts with perspective on the subjects and the influence they had on theirs and on modern times
Famous people: features the lives of some of the worlds most famous people and greatest achievers.
Find a Grave: the final resting places of famous people.
Library Spot Biographies: links to popular biography sites and a collection of biographical information

Books

AllBookstores.com: finds the lowest book prices on new, used and rental textbooks
Amazon.com: online bookstore featuring reviews of print and out of print titles
Andover Public School Library Catalogs: Search the holdings of school libraries in the Andover Public School District
Barnes and Noble: online bookstore featuring reviews or print and out of print titles
Bibliofind: database of 1500 booksellers for used and rare books
Bookfinder: used and rare book search -- very comprehensive
Dictionary of World Biography: weaves historical facts with perspective on the subjects and the influence they had on theirs and on modern times
GoodReads: a social networking site for book lovers
Google Books: content of major library collections that have contracted with Google Books. Full text is available free for books that are out of copyright.
LibraryThing: another social networking site for book lovers
ManyBooks.net: Tens of thousands of free downloable eBooks
New York Review of Books: a searchable archive of full text reviews back to 1996
New York Times: book reviews from the NYT back to 1981
Open Library: An open source project with over 1 million free ebook titles
Planet eBook: Classic literature in e-book format
Project Gutenberg: free eBooks that are out of copyright
Querytracket.net: Information about literary publishers and agents. Includes a search tool
What's Next™: Books in Series Database from the Kent District Library: Search series fiction with this database developed and maintained by the Kent District Library.

Business

Annual Reports: free service for annual reports
Bloomberg.com: business and financial news
CNBC: global market and business news
CNN Money: business, financial and personal finance news
Europages: a directory of European businesses, searchable by product, company name or business sector
Forbes: global business news
Glassdoor: reviews of jobs/companies from people who have worked in them
Hoover's Online: business information, lists, and links
Indeed: find jobs by profession, location, and salary
LinkedIn: social networking tool for business professionals
Massachusetts Office of Business Development: for help starting, relocating, or expanding a MA business
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce: serves businesses throughout the Valley
New York Times: business and financial news
SBA, Small Business Administration: information on publications, loan programs, and local offices of the SBA
Thomas.net: (Thomas Register) find manufacturers, distributers, and service providers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: statistics on labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the national economy
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: publicly traded corporations filings
Wall Street Journal: business and financial news
Yahoo! Finance: info about U.S. and world markets, investment editorials, financial news, etc.

Child Care

Child Care Aware: child care resources and information on child care providers
Child Care Circuit: a Massachusetts non-profit that provides child care referrals, training, and support services for parents
Exceptional Lives: Free, easy-to-use Guides for parents of children with disabilities
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE): MARE finds adoptive homes for children and teens waiting in foster care.
Massachusetts Office of Child Care: lists all MA licensed child care providers by town

Colleges & Universities

Accredited Online Schools: Directory of U.S. Colleges
Affordable Colleges Online : provides information about financial aid, college stats, and online colleges
American Universities: a list of colleges and universities in the U.S.
edX: Take great courses from the world's best universities
Federal School Aid: FASFA information
Federal School Code List: list of unique codes of schools for Title IV Federal student aid programs
Financial Aid InfoCenter: Guide to scholarships and fellowships
Guide To Online Schools: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/
Mass Mentoring: tool to help students select, apply to, and determine financial aid for colleges and universities in Massachusetts
Online Education: colleges, universities, schools, courses and degrees
OnlineU.org: directory for U.S. online colleges ranked solely on affordability
Peterson's: a comprehensive guide to college information
Universities, Colleges & Trade Schools: Search for trade schools by subject and location

Communication

FaxZero: Fax up to 3 pages for free.
Hello Fax: Send free faxes online (5 page/month limit)

Computers & Technology

C|NET: advice for the selection of technology products and services
Digital Literacy: government site with tutorials for basic computer skills
Digitallearn.org: online instruction for basic computer skills: email, search engines, windows
Download.com: a directory of software downloads
FaxZero: Fax up to 3 pages for free.
GCFLearnFree.org: over 750 online lessons for improving technology, literacy and math skills
newegg: compare prices and specs for electronic equipment and supplies
Password Security: suggestions to create strong passwords
PC Mouse Exercises: an overview of computer mice with links to several mouse-related tutorials
Price Watch: lists current prices of computer software and hardware
Social Media Tutorials: tutorials for Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest, Skype and more
Symantec Security Response: Up-to-date information on virus threats and security warnings
TechBoomers.com: A free educational website that teaches older adults and others with basic computer skills how to use popular websites and apps
Tom's Hardware Guide: news and reviews of technology, consumer electronics, and gaming
Webopedia: an online dictionary for computer and Internet related terms

Consumer

Appliance 411: information on appliances from purchase to repair
BankRate.com: aggregator of financial rate information for mortages, investments, insurance, and more.
Better Business Bureau: Better Business Bureau for eastern Massachusetts
Charity Navigator: evaluates charitable organizations in the U.S.
Consumer Search: a great one-stop resource for product review information
Consumer World: categorizes online consumer resources
Customer Service Numbers: for online shopping and email providers
eBay: online auctions for new and used items
Edmunds: prices and reviews of new and used vehicles
GuideStar: information on nonprofit organizations
Household Products Database: information on the chemical ingredients in common household products; sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
International Code Council: current and historical international building and residential codes
Kelly Blue Book: prices and reviews for new and used vehicles
Lifeline Program - What Consumers Should Know: Information about a government benefit program that provides eligible low-income consumers a monthly discount on telephone service to help them stay connected to the nation's communications networks, access healthcare services, and call for help
Massachusetts Health Connector: The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses
NADA: prices and reviews of new and used vehicles and pricing for. recreational vehicles, aircraft, marine vehicles, and manufactured housing
National Foundation for Credit Counseling: provides a directory of phone and online debt counselors, details of a credit management plan, etc.
Safercar.gov: U.S. government site where you can see safety ratings for tires and airbags, crash test and rollover data and much more

Disabilities

Andover Commission on Disability: volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen to advocate for disability issues in Andover
Disability.gov: programs, resources, and laws the enable people with disabilities lead productive lives
Exceptional Lives: Free, easy-to-use Guides for parents of children with disabilities
Massachusetts Office on Disability: advances legal rights, supportive services, accommodations and accessibility for citizens with disabilities
Microsoft Accessibility: customization of Microsoft products to enhance use
Talking Books from the Perkins School for the Blind: Readers with visual impairment, blindness or physical disability are able to read independently borrowing braille books, audio books, accessible magazines and more

Education

50 States Certification Requirements: teacher licensing information; job listings
Exceptional Lives: Free, easy-to-use Guides for parents of children with disabilities
Massachusetts Department of Education: information about MCAS, school administration and educator services
Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure: (MTEL): teacher certification test information and practice tests
MCAS- Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System: includes sample tests and school district results

Eldercare

800AgeInfo: provides information about care options for elders in Massachusetts
MAOA: (Massachusetts Association of Older Americans): enriches the lives of elders through education, advocacy, and action on issues that impact elders
Massachusetts Senior Care Association: information and searchable lists of assisted living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities in Massachusetts
MassAlfa: offers information on assisted living facilties in Massachusetts, including a list of these facilities

Employment

America's Job Bank: sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, includes and state employment agencies
BostonWorks: Boston Globe's online listings of job openings
CareerBuilder: find careers that match you skills and expertise
Careers and Job Hunting Resources : Links to job hunting, resume writing, interviewing, job training and networking sites
Chronicle of Higher Education: job listings in the field of education
Glass Door: reviews of jobs/companies from people who have worked in them
Idealist.org: a portal for everyone interested in nonprofit organizations and issues, nonprofit careers, volunteering, events, and resource
Indeed: find jobs by profession, location, and salary
indeed.com: find jobs by profession, location, and compensation
LinkedIn: social networking tool for business professionals
MA Division of Labor and Workforce Development: find a job; file a claim; get training
MA JobQuest: sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development
Monster: comprehensive job search resources
New England Employer: databank of jobs in New England
USAJOBS: search for government jobs by, location, agency, or occupation

English as a Second Language

USA Learns: Site for adults to improve basic English language skills

Find a Number

411.com: yellow and white pages; reverse phone and address
Calendar Zone: comprehensive calendar catalog: celestial, cultural, historic, holidays, religious
Currency Converter: currency exchange rates worldwide for 1995 to the present
Customer Service Numbers: for online shopping and email providers
Internet 800 Directory: a directory for toll free telephone numbers
Switchboard: phone and address search for both residential and businesses
United States Census Bureau - Quick Facts: Quick access to demographics compiled by the United States Census Burea through the American Community Survey
World Clock: current times for cities worldwide
ZIP Code Lookup: sponsored by the United States Postal Service

Genealogy

Cyndi's List: categorized and cross-reference index to genealogical resources
Digital Collections in Massachusetts: online digital collections of Massachusetts libraries
Essex County Registry of Deeds : (Northern District): all land transactions in Northern Essex County library dating back to 1869
FamilySearch: a free site sponsored by the Church of the Latter-Day Saints
Geni: create a family tree
Lawrence History Center: historical documents and artifacts for Lawrence from the 19th century to the present
Massachusetts Historical Society: lists holdings, policies, and publications; links to New England sites
Massachusetts Special Collections, Archives, and Manuscripts Directory: a guide and locator of collections in Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies, and town clerk's offices
Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850: Pdf files of the actual books
MassCat: a library catalog of holdings of Massachusetts museums, historical societies, and special libraries; includes the American Textile Museum and Lowell National Park
National Archives and Records Administration: Congressional records, the Federal Register, and historic documents
New England Historic Genealogical Society: collects, preserves, and interprets resources in genealogy, family histories, and local histories
RootsWeb: links to online genealogy resources, including passenger lists
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation: information for immigrants who entered the U.S. through Ellis Island
Steve Morse's Searching the Social Security Death Index: search the SSDI in one step using Steve Morse's search engine

Green Living

EcoGeek: a blog about various green issues founded, written and edited by Hank Green
Energy Efficient Mortgages: Credits your mortage payment for energy efficiency
Green Guide: information about practical everyday, environmentally responsible and health-minded product choices and actions
Green Living Ideas: sustainable, eco and green living tips
TURI - Toxic Reduction Institute: sponsors grant programs to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, energy, and water in businesses; information about toxins

Health

AMA Doctor Finder: list of members of the AMA searchable by state and specialty
Centers for Disease Control: health topics A-Z with links to statistics sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs: information on prescription and generic drugs from Consumer Reports
Healthcare Blue Book: a database of fair prices for medical procedures by location
Healthfinder.gov: health information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Inner Body: a guide to human anatomy online
Lowell General Hospital Web Library: consumer health sites organized by subject
Massachusetts Health Connector: The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses
Massachusetts Physician Profiles: information about the education and training of licensed physicians in Massachusetts
Mayo Clinic: consumer health resource maintained by the Mayo Clinic
Medlineplus.com: health information from the National Library of Medicine
Merck Manuals: Professional and consumer versions of one of the world's most widely used medical information resources
Merck Veterinary Manual: Concise, easy-to-use, comprehensive reference that covers the diversity of species and animal diseases worldwide
National Cancer Institute: comprehensive information on cancer
NBCancerResource.org: a comprehensive resource guide to help people living with cancer North of Boston
Oncolink: cancer information provided by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center; includes consumer information causes and prevention information
WebMD: provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

History

American Memory from the Library of Congress: sound and image recordings, photographs, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience
History Channel: search by keyword or time period for historical events or topics; includes a "this day in history"
History Net: access to 8 historical magazines including America's Civil War, Aviation History, World War II and the Wild West
Massachusetts Real Estate Atlas Digitization Project: This collection of atlases includes 167 volumes with over 6,000 maps and other illustrations. They include statewide, county and municipal atlases from throughout the commonwealth, with the majority published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
National Archives and Records Administration: Congressional records, the Federal Register, and historic documents

Languages

Babelfish: free online translation service
Duolingo: learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges
Google translate: translate text, web pages, and documents; more than 40 languages included
Learn a Language: Exercises to learn words and phrases

Legal

Executive Office for Immigration Review's Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives Roster by State and City: Helps immigrants to the United States find accredited legal assistance
FindLaw.com: includes legal information for the layman and a lawyer search
International Code Council: current and historical international building and residential codes
Legal Dictionary: based on Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law
Legal Information: search for legal information or lawyers by location and practice specialty. Provided by lawyers.com a service of LexisNexis.
Martindale Hubble Directory: search for law firms and individual lawyers
Massachusetts Jury Service: respond to your jury summons
Massachusetts Legislators: arranged by town
Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries: Massachusetts legal information; Ask A Librarian
Where do I vote?: Handy form from the MA Secretary of State's Office

Libraries

Internet Public Library: a list of web sites chosen and evaluated by librarians
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners: link to Massachusetts library resources, including public, academic, and special library catalogs
Merrimack Valley Library Consortium: links to libraries in MVLC
Public Libraries: includes public, state, presidential, national, college, law libraries
Talking Books from the Perkins School for the Blind: Readers with visual impairment, blindness or physical disability are able to read independently borrowing braille books, audio books, accessible magazines and more

Literature

Bartleby.com: quotations, thesaurus, verse, literary e-books, English usage, etc.
Cliff's Notes: Book summaries, character lists and study aids
Literary Criticism: Internet Public Library's guide to
Spark Notes: Literature study guides for selected titles

Massachusetts

50 States--MA: basic facts about the Bay State
Bay Circuit Trail: about Bay Circuit Trail
Boston.com: the Boston Globe's homepage & links to news of New England
Central Register: the state library of Massachusetts central register office
Citizen's Guide to State Services: information about state services, agencies, and contact points
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: information on the 351 cities and towns in MA
Department of Transportation: renew your license or registration, locate the closest Registry; find information about traffic tickets and traffic laws
Essex County Registry of Deeds : (Northern District): all land transactions in Northern Essex County library dating back to 1869
Goods and Services Bulletin: the states library of Massachusetts Goods and Services Bulletin
Massachusetts Health Connector: The Health Connector is a state-based health insurance Marketplace that makes shopping for affordable health and dental coverage easier for Massachusetts individuals, families, and small businesses
Massachusetts Legislators: arranged by town
MassFishHunt: Online fishing, hunting, sporting licenses and lobster and salt water fishing permits
Visit Massachusetts: things to do; where to stay; restaurants and venues with food; travel information
Where do I vote?: Handy form from the MA Secretary of State's Office

Movies & Music

All Music: reviews and rates recordings of all types of music; artist biographies and discographies
Billboard.com: reviews of CDs and concerts; previews of upcoming releases; current chart information
Historic America Sheet Music: A collection of 19th and early 20th century American sheet music
Internet Movie Database: movie information, including actors and directors and writers
Leo's Lyrics: contains over 120,000 song lyrics
Ultimate Band List: biographies and discographies with links to fan pages and concert information
Video ETA: tells you when recent films are due out on video

News & Entertainment

Crazy About TV: episode titles, original air dates, cast lists, plot descriptions and trivia
Google news: current news including world, U.S. business, and Sports topics
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS): information on network programs
TV Guide: TV listings, online videos, entertainment news and celebrity news
Visit Massachusetts: things to do; where to stay; restaurants and venues with food; travel information

Online Education

Accredited Online Schools: Directory of U.S. Colleges
Coursera: Take the world's best courses, online, for free
Digitallearn.org: online instruction for basic computer skills: email, search engines, windows
edX: Take great courses from the world's best universities
eLearners: online colleges & universities, online degrees and education resources
GCFLearnFree.org: over 750 online lessons for improving technology, literacy and math skills
Guide To Online Schools: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/
Khan Academy: A free world-class education for anyone anywhere
Online Education: colleges, universities, schools, courses and degrees
OnlineU.org: directory for U.S. online colleges ranked solely on affordability
TechBoomers.com: A free educational website that teaches older adults and others with basic computer skills how to use popular websites and apps
USA Learns: Site for adults to improve basic English language skills

Parenting

Exceptional Lives: Free, easy-to-use Guides for parents of children with disabilities
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE): MARE finds adoptive homes for children and teens waiting in foster care.
Popular Baby Names: find the popularity of names, searchable by name, year, decade & state

Recipes

All Recipes: includes recipes, menu ideas, meal prep tips
America's Test Kitchen: the official website for America's Test Kitchen, including all of their recipes, equipment ratings, taste test results and kitchen tips
Cook's Country: an affiliation of America's Test Kitchen with a collection of recipes, reviews and kitchen tips
Cooking With Amy: a food blog including recipes, reviews and kitchen tips
Cooks Illustrated: the magazine affiliation of America's Test Kitchen
epicurious: recipes from Bon Appetit, Gourmet and other magazines
Food Network: the website for the television network of the same name. Includes recipes and videos from all of the associated television programs
Myrecipes: recipes from Cooking Light, Southern Living, Sunset, and Real Simple

Schools

Andover Public School Library Catalogs: Search the holdings of school libraries in the Andover Public School District
Andover Public Schools: the official homepage of the public schools including school calendars and telephone number
Andover School District Profile: statistical information about the Andover school district
Massachusetts Charter Schools: information on charter schools in Massachusetts, including a list of schools
Massachusetts School District Profiles: a variety of data from schools and districts in the state

Science

Discovery.com: science from the Discovery Channel
How Stuff Works: award-winning source of unbiased, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works
NASA: information on space and science
NOVA: science information from NOVA
Science World: cience World provides charts and explanations of many scientific concepts including astronomy and chemistry
Scientific American: Keep abreast of the latest scientific news with Scientific Americans online magazine. Contains dozens of articles on the latest science topics.

Taxes

Internal Revenue Service: forms and publications for federal tax returns
Massachusetts Department of Revenue: Forms and publications for Massachusetts
Order IRS Forms and Publications by Mail: Order IRS Forms and Publications by Mail
State Tax Forms: Links to state tax web sites and state tax forms
Tax Lawyer: Q&A from Lawyers.com a service of LexisNexis

Time & Money

Calendar Zone: celestial, cultural, historic, and religious calendars
Currenty Converter: exchange rates for currencies, from January 1990 to the present.
World Clock: current local times around the world

Travel

Bay Circuit Trail: about Bay Circuit Trail
Expedia.com: make hotel, airline, and car reservations; vacation packages
Google Maps: Maps, directions, distances to your destination
Kayak: compare hundreds of travel sites simultaneously
Manchester Airport: MHT- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
MassPort: BOS - Logan Airport in Boston
MassVacation: Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
National Park Service: the National Park Service
Passports: Passports are no longer available at the Andover Town Hall. Apply for passports at the Post Office on Stevens Street.
The C.I.A. World Factbook: Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
Travel New England: links to tourism information in New England including state and national parks
Travelocity.com: make hotel, airline, and car reservations; vacation packages
U.S. Department of State: international travel information
Virtual Cities: bed and breakfast, vacation rentals, small inns

U.S. Government

Biographical Dictionary of the United States Congress: bibliographical information for all senators, representatives, vice presidents, and members of the Congress
Census Bureau: United States census data plus links to regional and state census bureaus
Code of Federal Regulations: access to the CFR titles
Congress.gov: legislative information, including bills, laws and roll call votes
Copyright Office: faqs, forms, and publications and copyright laws
Federal Register: official daily federal publication for rules, executive orders, and presidential documents
FEDSTATS: statistics and information from 70 government agencies
The C.I.A. World Factbook: Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
U.S. House of Representatives: send a message to your Representatives; information on pending bills or laws
U.S. Senate: find your Senators, listings of committees
USA.gov: the official government gateway to information
White House: home pages of the President, Vice President, and First Lady, the Cabinet, both historical and present

Volunteering

All for Good: helps you find ways to "do good"
Habitat for Humanity: brings people together to build homes, communities and hope
Idealist.org: a portal for everyone interested in nonprofit organizations and issues, nonprofit careers, volunteering, events, and resource
Volunteer Match: connects people with nonprofits that need volunteers
Volunteer.gov: a United States Federal Government portal which lists volunteer opportunities on public lands in the United States

Weather

AccuWeather: international and local weather information
Boston Weather: National Weather Bureau's Boston field office
Intellicast: USA and World weather reports
National Weather Service: weather reports for the nation
Weather Channel: national and local weather forecasts
Weather Underground: current weather conditions, five day forecasts daily historical weather information from 1994

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