Digital Library

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.

This database is great for anyone who is doing genealogical research. This can only be used in the library and is available on all public internet computers.

ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. This resource offers detailed content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

This database is great for anyone who is doing genealogical research. This can only be used in the library and is available on all public internet computers.

Find grants and scholarships. This resource is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and can only be used in the library, through public computers or library WiFi.

The Ultimate Guide to the World! This is a great resource for anyone who is doing research on a country. This will provide historic, cultural, geographical, etc. information.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today.

This resume and job hunting resource is available in the library as well as at home (will need a public library card to access from home). You can create your resume, upload it onto this database, and then receive a critique of it.

Learning Express offers practice tests, exercises, and skill building courses.

Mango offers access to 70 foreign language courses and 20 English courses taught completely in the user’s native language. Mango is available at the Main Library and at the Jefferson Branch.

This state-wide resource is available in the library as well as at home (will need a public library card to access from home). There are a variety of online magazines, newspapers, and journals where you can download full text articles.

Explore New Britain history through local news, events, and people with The Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.