Online Learning & Research

ancestry 2Research your family history and watch your family tree grow using historic documents, census and military records, newspapers, and more! Please Note: Patrons must visit the library to access this database using our computers or Wi-Fi. (Ancestry.com is only available on-site, per the Ancestry contract) Want to learn more about how to use Ancestry.com before you visit? Check out these user guides!
consumer reportsAll of the product reviews and articles you love from the magazine, and more! Patrons have access to the full website, including content never published in print, updated daily. Note: The site will ask for a "Patron ID" - they are looking for your Granby Library Card number.
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Unleash your inner artist! This service offers unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch the classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities! Log in today with your Granby Public Library Card and start learning everything from painting to pottery to felting to needlepoint - and so much more!




educate stationEducate Station offers ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and learning resources to support students, parents, and teachers.
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Resume and interview help, career assessments and advice, professional skill-building videos and classes, and online test prep for Citizenship and the GED.

linkedin-learningLinkedIn Learning provides library cardholders with free access to over 16,000 online, expert-led courses in a variety of topics. At LinkedIn Learning, you can view courses any time on your computer or smartphone, receive course recommendations tailored to your learning goals, and earn a certificate when you complete a course. Log in today (with your library card and PIN) to start learning a new skill!
  • New! App available: "LinkedIn Learning" is available in the App Store for both Android and iOS devices. Download those from the Google Play or App Store.
  • When using an app, you will be prompted for your library ID. The library ID for Granby Public Library is granby-ct.



research it newspapersIncludes access to the Hartford Courant (1764 - 1922 and 1992 - present) as well as many major and local daily newspapers, such as the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. (Provided by the State of Connecticut) -
research itTraditional research resource, including magazine and newspaper articles, health databases, science articles, and more, provided by the State Library.

job and careerWhether you're looking to find a new job in your current field or pursue a career in a different industry, this database has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through every step of the process. Click here to find information on over 1,000 careers, job search and resume assistance, and job postings and application tracking resources.




learningexpressLearning express provides interactive online practice tests and tutorial courses for academic and licensing tests. Note: Users must sing in with a user name and password. If using this database from home, your Granby Public Library barcode number is your user name.
mango
Mango Languages is an online language-learning platform designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons. It offers courses in over 70 languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic. Accessible via web and mobile applications.
AtoZWorldFood
From Asian delicacies to European favorites and everything in between, AtoZ World Food is an extensive database of recipes, ingredient information, food culture insights and more.  Discover different culinary traditions, expand your cooking skills, and access over 1,000 recipes from around the globe
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Value Line offers industry-leading research for an array of financial and investment professionals.