The Westbrook Public Library offers access to a variety of resources. If you have any questions, please contact the library at (860) 399-6422 to speak with a staff member.
Resources in the Library
Museum Passes
- Connecticut River Museum (free admission for 2 adults and 2 children)
- Connecticut Science Center (20% off of general admission for up to 4 people or 10% off membership)
- Custom House Maritime Museum in New London (free admission for two people)
- Florence Griswold Museum (free admission for 2 adults & 2 children under 12)
- Mark Twain Museum (1 free adult admission with 1 paid adult admission OR 2 free children admission with 1 paid adult admission)
- Mystic Seaport (50% off admission for 2 adults & 3 children)
- New Britain Museum of American Art (free admission for 4 people)
- Niantic Children’s Museum (50% off admission for up to 4 people)
- Old State House Hartford (free admission for 2 adults & 2 children)
- Shore Line Trolley Museum (50% off admission for up to 6 people)
- Wadsworth Atheneum (2 free adult admissions. Youth ages 17 and under are free)
Novelist Plus
NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world presenting fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks and includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. Library card required for login.
… still not sure what to read? Visit the CT Center for the Book for a list of authors based in Connecticut.
Ancestry.com
The Library offers free use of the library edition of Ancestry.com. Accessible only at the library, the library edition allows users to access genealogy materials from around the world.
4th Tuesday Genealogy: Marcy Fuller, Professional Genealogist, with a certification in Genealogical Research from Boston University, offers free help and advice on genealogy questions on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm at the Westbrook Public Library. No appointment necessary.
Online Resources
Mobile Printing to the Library Printers
Follow the instructions to send your printing request to the Library. Each page is $0.10 (credit cards are not accepted).
Hoopla
Access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more using Hoopla.
LION and the Libby App
Libraries Online, Inc. is a consortium of library institutions committed to the promotion and extension of quality library resources and services. Through shared technology LION provides its members and their users with cost-effective automated services, easy access to a high quality bibliographic database, and easy access to other information resources.
Through LION, Westbrook patrons can use Libby to have access to thousands of e-books and audiobooks that work on a multitude of devices. Create or use your LION account to read books from your electronic devices. Please contact the Library with any questions.
ResearchIt
ResearchIT CT offers free online resources as a service of the CT State Library. Here you will find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public, K12, and academic libraries and their users.
FindIt
This state system allows patron from any Connecticut library to search for and request materials from other libraries. If you cannot find what you are looking for in LION, try searching here or call for assistance. To request an item that is outside of LION, please call or fill out this form.
JobNow
Need help with test preparation, school work, or finding a job? Then use Job Now for free access to a variety of resources to help you excel in your schooling and career.
Mango
Mango Languages is an online free language learning program for English speakers to learn over 60 different languages or 20 different non-English languages to learn English. You just need your library card to sign up.
Resources for the Town of Westbrook:
Westbrook Early Childhood Council