Resources

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Access World News

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Find global information on topics related to business, health, education, the environment, government, politics and more from a variety current and retrospective news media including newspapers, newswires, blogs, broadcast transcripts, periodicals and web-only content featuring the Christian Science Monitor, Connecticut Post, Darien News-Review and the Hartford Courant.
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Ancestry.com Library Edition

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This premiere genealogy database is ideal for the family historian. Ancestry Library Edition provides the most genealogical information available on-line, with more than 5 billion names in over 4,000 collections.

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biblio+ Videos

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biblio+ is a streaming service that offers Darien Library members access to critically acclaimed films and television shows. biblio+ has something for everyone, from blockbuster hits to indie gems and insightful documentaries.
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Career Cruising

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This is the place to start if you are looking for direction in your job search.

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Classica

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Virtually attend classical concerts held at the world's premier venues all from the comfort of home. 

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ComicsPlus for Adults

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There are no limits on how many comics you may borrow and no waits. Downloaded comics may be read offline on your computer, tablet, or phone. The adult collection includes materials that may not be suitable for younger readers.
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ComicsPlus for Kids & Teens

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There are no limits on how many comics you may borrow and no waits. Downloaded comics may be read offline on your computer, tablet, or phone. This collection is suitable for all ages.

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Connecticut Historical Newspapers

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This extensive online collection offers nearly 80 newspapers published between 1756 and 1914 in the State of Connecticut.

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Craftsy

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Discover your creative side through expert crafting video tutorials. 

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Darien News-Review

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View issues of the Darien News-Review from October 15, 2001 through 2019.

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Darien Times

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View issues of the ​​​​​​​Darien Times June 19, 2003 - current. The weekly newspaper is available in two formats: text-only or in image which displays the newspaper as how it'd appear if you had the paper in hand. The image version starts in June 2023. At-home access is limited to Darien Library cardholders. 
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Gale E-books

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Gale E-books contains a broad selection of reference books on topics including history, mythology, science, education, biography, and the arts. These books are useful for primary source research and historical context.

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Greenwich Time

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View the Greenwich Time newspaper from 2005 - Current in text-only format and from 2019 - Present as images. 

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HelpNow - Online Tutoring and Study Resources

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HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles.

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HeritageHub

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HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.

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Hoopla Digital

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Hoopla Digital provides you with access to thousands of movies and TV shows. Available on desktop or mobile with website and apps.
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JobNow

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JobNow provides a host of services to help in every step of the job search process, including real-time resume assistance and interview coaching.

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Legal Forms

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Take the law into your own hands and create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle with Gale LegalForms. It offers Connecticut-specific “attorney forms” – officially approved forms actually used by law firms.

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