Resources

See below for more information on Streaming Video, Museum Passes, and Databases.

If you're having problems accessing the services or don't have a library card and would like one, please call 860-379-7235 or send an email to staff@beekleylibrary.org.

Suggested Websites

Click here for some links we hope you'll find helpful for health, education, culture, reference, and government, including the Town of New Hartford, the IRS, and the Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services.

To access Kanopy:

Click on the Visit Kanopy button on the right to visit Kanopy and search.
To log in, click the Log-In button on the top right.
Choose the Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library as your library.
Enter your 14-digit library card barcode.
If you are unable to log in, you will need to call the library to update your information.

If you have any questions, please call the library (860.379.7235).

Visit Kanopy

Visit Kanopy Kids

Kanopy
The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Kanopy ensures that these films reach viewers around the world. Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. New titles added every month!

Kanopy Kids: Educational, Enriching, Entertaining
Kanopy’s dedication to thoughtful entertainment includes educational and engaging videos for children of all ages—as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional development, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspires creativity. Browse Kanopy Kids and discover the videos that spark children’s imagination.

Save time and money shopping for products like appliances, electronics, mattresses and grills using our expert ratings and reviews. All Access members can chat online with Ask CR™ for personalized buying advice for a select category of products. Get reliability ratings, check for recalls, and track maintenance for the products in and around your home with My Products. You can also add your vehicle information to see tire recommendations, car care tips, and current value estimates.

Consumer Reports is now available free through researchIT CT's online magazine collection.

Click the Consumer Reports button to the right.
Choose Consumer Reports from the list of magazines.

Visit Consumer Reports

Library of (Really Great) Things

List of Things

Call and make a reservation to use one of our really cool things! We have ukeleles, a piano, puzzles, Chromebooks, hotspots, dolls, a button maker, and so much more. Click the button for a complete list!

Discount passes for the Connecticut Science Center are available:
20% off general admission for up to 4 people.
One coupon per family per day. Please ask at the circulation desk.

Museum Passes

Brodie Beach Pass
580 West Hill Road, New Hartford, CT 06057 | (860) 379-3877
Available during the summer season only.

Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 | 860-693-0263
The Children's Museum
180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 | 860-231-2824
The Library has one only one pass available for both museums. Library member pass provides 1 free admission with each paid admission. Maximum of 4 free admissions per day, per card. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

Connecticut State Parks: Centers and Historic Buildings
State Parks Division: 860-424-3200
Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children to:
Gillette Castle State Park
67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 | 860-526-2336
Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. Weekends are frequently sold out. Purchase tickets here and select the Library Pass option after selecting a tour time.
Dinosaur State Park
400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 | (860) 529-5816
Children under 5 are free.
Fort Trumbull State Park
90 Wallbach Street, New London, CT 06320 | (860) 444-7591
Children under 5 are free.
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

Connecticut's Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 | (860) 522-6766
Museum Pass: Free admission for up to 4 visitors
Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. At the Old State House, children under 5 are free. Active duty military and veterans are also free with ID.

Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06880 | (203) 557-4400
Museum Pass: Free admission for up to 4 people.
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 | (413) 559-6300
Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children (18 and under).
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | (860) 434-5542
Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12).
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

The Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793 | (860) 868-0518
Museum Pass: Half-price admission and 10% off gift shop items.
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.

KidsPlay
61 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790 | (860) 618-7700
Museum Pass: Half-price admission for up to 6 family members. Children under 1 year are free.
Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee.
KidsPlay is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Neuberger Museum
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577| (203) 753-0381
Museum Pass: Admission is currently FREE for all visitors.
Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. At the Neuberger, children 12 and under are free. The Neuberger is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052 | (860) 229-0257
Library pass admits up to four people free. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. At the NBMAA, children under 12 are free. Saturday admission from 10 am to noon is free due to support from the American Savings Foundation. The NBMAA is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to active members of the military (and up to five of their family members) from Memorial Day to Labor Day; select "Member" when purchasing tickets to receive free admission.

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 | 860-278-2670
Museum Pass: Free admission for any 2 adults (the Beekley has 2 passes for a maximum of 4 adults).
Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. At the Wadsworth, Hartford residents and youth (age 17 and under) are free. The Wadsworth offers free admission to active members of the military (and up to five of their family members) to veterans. For families, arrive between noon and 2pm on the second Saturday of each month and enjoy free admission for the day. Visit the museum website for more admissions opportunities.

Museums across the U.S. offer free admission for EBT/SNAP cardholders

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Find a participating museum near you or browse our full list of participating museums.
Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. It is open to participation by any type of museum — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.

Visit Museums4All.org

Databases

For online access to databases on health, business, K-12 research, periodicals, reference materials, and to access the Request Catalog, visit researchIT CT. To view all the available databases on researchIT CT from your home in Connecticut, or anywhere in the world, visit researchIT CT's Resources A-Z page. When you are asked to log in, enter your entire 14-digit library barcode number (from any library in Connecticut). Then choose from the wealth of databases available.

The following databases are offered through the Connecticut State Library through researchIT CT:

JOBS, CAREERS, COMPUTER SKILLS RESOURCES, & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

LearningExpress

HISTORY & GENEALOGY