Research Resources
Research Databases
The following research databases require usernames and passwords. Please contact your classroom teacher with questions.
Additional Resources
Other Libraries
Local: Welles-Turner Memorial Library—Our Glastonbury town library.
State: ICONN - Connecticut State Library—Anyone with a Connecticut public library card can access this database.
National: Library of Congress
Virtual: Virtual Reference Shelf
Kid -Friendly Search Engine
Websites and Search Engines
ARKive—An excellent site for researching the world's endangered animals.
Books & Authors—Browse by genre for children's books.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Fact Monster—Online almanac for kids.
Great Websites for Kids—The American Library Association's rich website with trustworthy recommendations for children.
Internet Public Library for Kids—Kids section of the Internet Public Library developed by professional librarians.
Kids Click—A web search engine designed for kids by librarians.
Multnomah Public Library Homework Center