How to Navigate the Library Catalog

You can access your library account through the online catalog system. You can search the catalog, request materials, renew materials, pay fines and bills, and update your account information.

Before using your account, you will need to set up your password. To do this, click the link above and then click "click here to set up your password." Enter your library card barcode number in the username field and submit your request. Within a half hour, you'll receive a message to the email address you provided when registering for your card, prompting you to reset your password. The password will need to be twelve (12) characters long, but there are no other requirements and it can contain spaces. We recommend using a phrase, like a quote from your favorite book or a lyric from your favorite song.

Call the Library at 860-870-3160 or email aduhamel@ellington-ct.gov with any questions.

Search by title, author, subject, keyword, or series. Limit results by
material type or format, such as large print or CD audiobook.
Sort results by author, title, or publication date
Live links to electronic content such as downloadable audiobooks or ebooks
Easy cross-reference to other works by an author or on the same topic
Read-alike author and title recommendations
“List” feature to create your own lists of books to read or share
Simple online process to reserve an item not currently available (have your
library card handy)

Bibliomation Libraries

You can access the catalogs of all of the Bibliomation library catalogs right from our catalog. Along the top of the screen, you will see the heading “Library” next to a pull-down menu. From that menu, you can select any of the over 60 member public libraries in our consortium, or you can scroll all the way to the top and select “Bibliomation.” That will allow you to search the catalogs of all the Bibliomation libraries at once.

Seamless access to the holdings of 60-member public libraries in our Bibliomation network
Search a specific library or all Bibliomation libraries at once from one convenient search screen, or widen your search to the global catalog with one simple step
Request many items for pick-up in Ellington without filling out separate request forms