Online Resources

For use in library only at Reference computers. The world’s largest collection of online family history records.

Artdesigncafé maintains a growing archive of writings on contemporary art, design, and business publicity, all related to Meriden.

Beanstack makes it easier for you to help kids track their reading, keep kids motivated to read, and provide feedback and insights into their reading habits.

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Prepare for your CT car, motorcycle, or commercial driver's license exam with free practice tests, and downloadable manuals.

Explore Connecticut's history: reflecting on the past, engaging with the present, and innovating for the future.

Search or browse public data provided by Connecticut state agencies.

At-Home Learning: CT Public’s Learn-at-Home website pulls together timely, high-quality content from trusted shows from PBS KIDS, World at Home, PBS LearningMedia, and more.

Access to CT history, public records, magazines, newspapers, digital collections, eContent, and more.

A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.

Ellis Island Passenger Search database: home to 65 million records of passengers arriving to the Port of New York between 1820 and 1957.

Field Trip Directory is your guide to fields trips in the state of Connecticut. The guide gives field trip lesson plans with fun facts and objectives. Now including Virtual Field Trips!

Goodreads helps you keep track of what you're reading, lets you write book reviews, and helps you find your next read.

GoOpen CT: a movement of teachers, professors, students, leaders, and policy-makers embracing the use of open educational resources (OER) across our state. The Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology hosts this site and supports the collaborative efforts of all educational stakeholders in the state.

The place to find all of the homeschool resources you need including curriculum choices, support groups, and how to homeschool.

Home of Mary Pride’s "Practical Homeschooling" magazine and homeschooling community. Has a large number of articles as well as news, online experts, and an up-to-date events list.