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DONATE Wheeler Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All gifts are tax deductible. Memorial and celebration gifts may be made in honor of, or in memory of a special person. Thank you for supporting Wheeler Library with your gift. Please contact the Library Director, Diane Deedy, at 860.535.0383, or director@wheelerlibrary.org with any questions about memorial gifts. MAKE A DONATION! Jennie S. Wheeler Memorial Fund More than a century ago, Jennie S. Wheeler was the force behind the creation of the Wheeler School and Library. Today, the library operates with a reliance on funds endowed to us by the Wheeler family. In honor of that, the Jennie S. Wheeler Legacy Fund was created for those who wish to remember Wheeler Library in their estate plans. You can help ensure the library’s future with a planned gift. To leave an unrestricted gift to Wheeler Library, you can use the following words: “I give, devise and bequeath to the Wheeler School and Library, Inc. , PO Box 217, 101 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359 ___ percent of my estate or the sum of ___.” Wheeler Library’s federal tax ID is 06-0728869.

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RESEARCH RESEARCHIT CT SPECIALIZED EDUCATION LAW & EDUCATION HEALTH & SCIENCE eBOOKS, CATALOGS & MAGAZINES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES researchIT CT Connecticut State Library’s FREE research engine for use by libraries, schools, faculty, students, and residents throughout the state. Login to researchitct.org using your Connecticut library card number. For more information, visit researchitct.org . OneSearch Search all articles, newspapers, audiobooks and digital collections in iCONN. More info EBSCOhost Advanced searching of all articles and e-books in iCONN. More Info Explora for Elementary Schools The new version of Searchasaurus. More Info Primary Search (Elementary Schools) Articles and curriculum-related materials selected for elementary schools. More Info Explora for Middle Schools A new interface for searching many middle school resources. More Info Middle Search Plus (Middle Schools) Articles and curriculum-related materials selected for grades 6-8. More Info MAS Ultra: School Edition (High Schools) Articles, historical images, maps and more selected for grades 9-12. More Info Explora for High Schools The new version of Student Research Center. More Info Academic Search Premier Provides an elaborate array of titles to cornerstone academia. Comprehensive content, including PDF backfiles to 1975 or further for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references for more than 1,050 titles. More info MasterFILE Premier Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE Premier provides full text for magazines, reference books, and primary source documents and an Image Collection with photos, maps & flags. Includes Consumer Reports More Info MainFile A multi-disciplinary database with coverage of all aspects of academic study and general interest subject areas. Includes more than 4,300 full-text magazines and journals and nearly 250 full-text newspapers and newswires, and over 2,900 full-text reference books and encyclopedias. More Info TOPICSearch Contains full text for tens of thousands of articles from diverse sources, including international newspapers, EBSCO’s collection of periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets and government information. More Info Newspapers Select an individual newspaper from the list: Hartford Courant (1992 – ) Los Angeles Times (1985 – ) New York Times (1985 – ) Wall Street Journal (1984 – ) Washington Post (1987 – ) More Info Newspaper Source Plus Cover-to-cover full text coverage for more than 40 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, and selective full text for more than 330 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Also, full-text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, NPR, etc. More Info Referencia Latina A comprehensive Spanish-language database with 49,000 encyclopedia entries; 50,000 images; 2,500 health reports; a Spanish-English dictionary and full text for over 100 reference books and dozens of general interest magazines in a broad array of subject areas. More info History, Biography & Geneology Biography Reference Bank (H.W. Wilson) Offering the original profiles of Current Biography and World Authors series, the periodical coverage of Biography Index, and the specialist biographical content of Junior Authors & Illustrators. Search result limiters include occupation/activity, gender, place of origin, birth day or month, and lifespan.More Info Biography Reference Center Contains many of the top-ranked biographical reference collections and magazines. Offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of unique narrative biographiesMore info Connecticut Digital Collections Search individually, or as a combined search, the digital collections of the Connecticut State Library, Connecticut History Online, Newspapers of Connecticut, Treasures of Connecticut Libraries, Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) Digital Collections, and Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) Digital Collections. Connecticut History.org Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up the rich history of the Nutmeg State. Hartford Courant Historical (1764-1922)Search the earliest years of the Courant for articles and images that relate Connecticut and national history.More Info History Reference Center For upper grades, secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges and undergraduate research. Full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers.More InfoRemembering World War One Education ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. More than a million records and links to hundreds of thousands of full-text documents from ERIC back to 1966. More Info Professional Development Collection Full text for more than 500 high-quality education journals including: Booklist, Education, Education Digest, Education Week, Educational Leadership, High School Journal, Journal of Education, Journal of Educational Research, Phi Delta Kappan, Reading Teacher, School Library Journal, and many others. More Info Teacher Reference Center Provides indexing and abstracts for 280 peer-reviewed journals. 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Provided by the University of Connecticut Health Center’s Lyman Maynard Stowe Library. 2-1-1 Community Resources Directory Listings for health and human service providers. CT residents may dial 2-1-1 for assistance, 24/7. Connecticut Physician Profiles Information about CT physicians. Health Source: Consumer Edition Covers a wide variety of subjects, including information on specific diseases as well as overall health topics. Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health and more. Science Reference Center For upper grades. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. More info GreenFILE Scholarly, government and general-interest titles on topics of global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. 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DISCOVERY KITS Our Discovery Kits are designed to help kids learn and explore from the comfort of home! From puzzles to art projects, STEM activities, and bird watching too! There's something for every child when you open the doors to one of our Discovery Kits. Click on the image to check availability or reserve a kit Select Place Hold Sign in with your library card number to reserve Solar System Bird Watching Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads Puzzles Bird Watching Magnets Reptiles & Amphibians Flowers, Plants & Trees Magnets Animal Tracks

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GET A LIBRARY CARD ACCESS MY ACCOUNT RENEW LIBRARY MATERIALS INTERLIBRARY LOANS FACILITY RENTAL You are eligible to obtain a Wheeler Library card without charge if you reside in or own property in North Stonington, or if you work in North Stonington. Connecticut residents from outside North Stonington are entitled to borrowing privileges if they have a public library card from the their hometown. Please bring identification and a current, valid hometown library card to register. A current CT driver’s license or CT Photo ID with a North Stonington residential address is acceptable identification. New North Stonington residents who have not yet updated their driver’s license information may provide current photo identification and proof of current residential address. A post office box is not sufficient address. Additional suggested forms for proof of current address include:Telephone Bill; Cable Bill; Electric Bill; Credit Card Bill; Automobile registration or Automobile insurance card. Work in North Stonington but live out of state? Please bring photo identification with proof of residential address and proof of current employment in North Stonington. Your library card will allow you to borrow physical items from Wheeler Library. Digital collections and access to the collections of other public libraries in the state is limited to CT residents. Neighboring states have similar resources available. Cards expire every three years. Please bring your card in for renewal and provide any changes to your name, address, phone numbers, and email address. To access your Wheeler Library account and see what materials you have on loan, what is being held for you, and what materials you are on the waiting list for, click here , and use your library card number to access your account. If you need your library card number, please email or call us. Our online catalog opens the doors to books, movies, ebooks, audiobooks and more for you to borrow from around the state…you’ll want your library card number to browse and borrow from home or anywhere. Give us a call 860-535-0383 or email us at wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com for details or help. F ind our online card catalog at: ns.catalog.lionlibraries.org Having trouble getting your Overdrive/Libby digital items since we made the switch to LION? Try this document for help. To renew a book online, click here and login using your library card number. Don’t know it? Call or email us. We do not charge fines. Questions? Please contact us at 860-535-0383, or by email, wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com . The starting point for borrowing from other libraries is here - the item(s) will be delivered to Wheeler Library and we will notify you as they arrive. Questions? Please contact us at 860-535-0383, or by email, wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com . Wheeler Library has awed and inspired residents and visitors with its history and architecture since it opened in 1900. Constructed of Westerly red and Niantic gray granite, it is both a living monument to its generous founder, Jennie Wheeler, and a North Stonington landmark, situated in the heart of the village. Library Rental for Meetings, Events, and Special Occasions The Wheeler Library provides a beautiful, unique setting for events ranging from seminars and small receptions to intimate weddings. Our spacious second story reading room, with its high ceiling, huge windows, and book-filled perimeter provides the perfect space for many events. *For our Facility Rental Policy, Rental Agreement and Rental Application, click HERE . For corporate, association and nonprofit rates please contact library director, Diane Deedy, at 860-535-0383 or director@wheelerlibrary.org .

MUSEUM PASSES Wheeler Library provides passes local museums to our cardholders. Passes are available for use for two days at a time. Please call the library to inquire about the availability of each pass. These local attractions may close temporarily. Please check their websites before making the trip.. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Rd. Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 536-1216 Free admission for up to five people. Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 (860) 434-5542 Free admission for two adults and two children. The museum does not charge for children 12 and under. Mashantucket Pequot Museum 110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket, CT 06338 (800) 411-9671 Two free adult tickets & two youth tickets. The museum does not charge for children under six years old. Old State House 800 Main St Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 522-6766 Free admission for up to four people. Slater Memorial Museum 108 Crescent Street Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 425-5563 Free admission for five people. State Parks and Forests Pass 800 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 522-6766 Free admission for two adults and four children in State Park buildings or museums charging entrance fees. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 278-2670 Free admission for two adults and two children.