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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.
Discount passes for the Connecticut Science Center are available:
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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.
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.
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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.
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The following databases are offered through the Connecticut State Library through researchIT CT:
JOBS, CAREERS, COMPUTER SKILLS RESOURCES, & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
JOBS, CAREERS, COMPUTER SKILLS RESOURCES, & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
HEALTH & SCIENCE RESOURCES
LAW & BUSINESS RESOURCES
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
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