Ancestry
For use in library only at Reference computers. The world’s largest collection of online family history records.
Library hours for Thanksgiving holiday.
The library will close early at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27th.
The library will be closed Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
The library will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 9:30am.
Online Resources
artdesigncafé
Artdesigncafé maintains a growing archive of writings on contemporary art, design, and business publicity, all related to Meriden.
Beanstack
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.
BookPage
BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by their editors.
CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Foundation provides a library of free online textbooks, videos, exercises, flashcards, and real-world applications for 5,000+ math and science concepts in a fun and intuitive way.
CT DMV Practice Tests
Prepare for your CT car, motorcycle, or commercial driver's license exam with free practice tests, and downloadable manuals.
CT Historical Society Museum & Library
Explore Connecticut's history: reflecting on the past, engaging with the present, and innovating for the future.
CT Open Data
CT Public - PBS Kids At-Home Learning
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.
CT State Library
Access to CT history, public records, magazines, newspapers, digital collections, eContent, and more.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy websites
A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
Educate Station
Ready-to-use, hands-on learning plans, worksheets, and activities for kids from Pre-K through 5th grade to do at home or at school.
Ellis Island Passenger Search
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
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
Goodreads helps you keep track of what you're reading, lets you write book reviews, and helps you find your next read.
GoOpen CT
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.
Homeschool Central
The place to find all of the homeschool resources you need including curriculum choices, support groups, and how to homeschool.
Homeschool World
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.