Virtual Resources

Discover books, photographs, documents, and historical artifacts from libraries and museums across the country.

Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, e-books, and more, 24/7 with your library card!

Borrow digital books for free and access a large collection of classic and contemporary titles.

Access thousands of free classic books and literary works.

Search through a curated list of fiction and nonfiction texts.

Listen to actors read children's books aloud while following along with the text.

Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films for learners 12 to 18 years of age from YALSA's book awards and book lists.

Compare how different news outlets cover the same story.

Discover animals, science, geography, and world cultures.

Access educational videos and resources across many subjects.

Access thousands of trusted articles, journals, newspapers, reference sources, and digital collections through Connecticut’s free online research library.

Explore primary sources, images, videos, and curated collections.

Watch short educational videos about interesting topics and ideas.

Visit museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks, and landmarks online.

Take virtual tours of museums and cultural sites around the world.

Learn about American history through documentary resources.

Explore European history, geography, and culture.

Browse millions of artifacts, artworks, and historical objects.

Explore science, archaeology, anthropology, and natural history collections.

Learn coding through interactive lessons and projects.

This resource identifies the skills practiced with each game on the Greg Tang Summer Math Challenge website.

Try hands-on activities inspired by space exploration.

Explore math, science, and engineering through interactive games.

Create games, animations, and stories using block coding.

Design graphics, videos, webpages, and multimedia projects.

Create posters, presentations, videos, and digital designs.

Experiment with music, sound, and composition.

Explore creative art activities and challenges.

Discover hiking trails, beaches, forests, and outdoor destinations throughout Connecticut.

Identify plants and animals, record observations, and contribute to real-world citizen science projects.

Explore America's national parks, historic sites, monuments, and natural wonders through in-person and virtual experiences.

Explore colleges, careers, scholarships, and planning tools to help prepare for life after high school.

Learn a new language through fun, interactive lessons and challenges.

Learn about government, citizenship, and civic engagement through interactive games and activities.

Build academic skills and explore subjects ranging from math and science to history and personal finance.