Travel and Languages

Language learning materials, Schedules, Travel Guides, Tourism.

Contact: Reference Desk 203-438-2282 x1015 or x1016 referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org


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Language Resources

Foreign Language Learning Materials
All language learning materials are shelved together in the Biography Room, including textbooks, dictionaries, DVDs/videos, computer software and audio programs on cassette and CD

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Materials in Foreign Languages
Paris Match (on magazine shelves)
Informe (Revistas en Español) Infotrac database of articles from Spanish and bilingual magazines and newspapersiConn


Websites

Tested and recommended by our librarians.

Transportation
Amtrak
Bridgeport/Port Jefferson Ferry
Connecticut Limousine
Flight Arrivals & Departures
Metro North Railroad
Ridgefield-Katonah Shuttle Bus
World Airports Database

Destinations & Vacation Planning
Campgrounds
Ecotours
Fodor's Online
Garden Conservancy's Open Days
Hotels.com
Last Minute Travel
Orbitz.com

Travelocity

Resources for Travelers with Special Needs
Access-Able Travel Source  
Accessible Journeys

Local & State Attractions
Connecticut Explorer's Guide
Connecticut State Parks Tour Video
Connecticut Tourism
Connecticut Wine Trail
Visit Connecticut

Connecticut Food
Bethel Farmers Market
Blue Jay Orchards
Danbury City Center Farmers Market
The Hickories
Jones Family Farm

Geography, Travel & Culture
JetPunk
- Quizzes- for learning and fun


Library Materials

Circulating materials, most reference books and non-fiction video shelved together in the stacks. Print magazines and newspapers on display or ask at the Reference Desk. Audiobooks on cassette & CD in the Fiction Room.

Books, DVD/Video, Audiobooks

Atlases – 912 and at the Reference Desk
Budget Travel-910.202
Ecotourism-910.4
Travel Guides – Europe-914, Asia-915, North
America-917, Africa-916, South America-918,
Pacific Ocean Islands-919
Volunteer Vacations-910.202

Magazines/Newspapers

Conde Nast Traveler
Connecticut Magazine
National Geographic
Travel & Leisure
Where to Retire
Yankee
See also: General Periodical Indexes


Also of Interest

Check here to see if we have any programs relating to travel and language scheduled.

 

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