Resources Available
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Digital Catalog
Through our consortium membership with LION, Inc, the library is able to offer a wide range of digital book titles. Follow the link below to reach the LION Digital Catalog.
Click the link below for information on how to use our digital catalog.
Digital Magazines
We are also able to offer several magazines for free download through RBDigital. Follow the link below.
Click the link below for information on how to download magazines.
Library Catalog
Search the Ivoryton Library digitally by following the link below:
Other Digital Resources
Your Ivoryton Library card will gain access to the following resources available from the Essex Library:
Research
The Connecticut State Library offers several research options, available to you with your library card. The following is a partial list of available resources:
Audio Books
E-Books
Geneology
Medical and Legal InformationNewspapers
History
Science
Follow the link below to access resources from the Connecticut State Library:
Home Delivery
We are happy to provide Home Delivery to any who might require this. Please let us know what you need and we are happy to arrange a time to drop off and/or pick up materials. Items can be left in a designated spot for non-contact delivery.
Child Enrichment
The library periodically offers enrichment programs for your child such as Story Time, gardening and craft events and our Summer Reading offerings. Visit our Children’s page to find out our current offerings.
Museum Passes
The following passes are available for 2-day checkout from the Ivoryton Library:
Free Admission
Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford
Connecticut Old State House in Hartford
Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme
Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford
CT State Parks & Forests Day Pass (waives entrance fee)
Discounted Admission
Connecticut River Museum in Essex
Connecticut Science Center in Hartford
Maritime Aquarium & IMAX Theater in Nowalk
Mystic Aquarium in Mystic
Museum passes may be reserved by phone but will be held for no longer than 20 minutes. For more information, please call the library at 860-767-1252.
Notary Public
The library provides notary public services on Monday-Friday, 10-12, 3-5. Please call the library at 860-767-1252 to schedule an appointment.
Local History Publications
The local area around our library is rich in a complex history shaped largely by maritime manufacturing and the growth of the white-gold ivory industry, including the ties of local factories to Zanzibar. But the area’s unique history has also been remarkably well-documented by local historians Don Malcarne and others in publications that include photographs and maps. Contact the library to inquire.
Local Links of Interest
Ivoryton Playhouse
Ivoryton Alliance
ICRV Radio
Essex Land Trust
Essex Historical Society
Essex Library
Town of Essex
Affiliated LION Libraries