Travel and Languages

Contact: Reference Desk 203-438-2282 x1014 referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org

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Language Resources   |   Websites   |   Library Materials | Also of Interest 

Language Resources

Foreign Language Learning Materials
All language learning materials are shelved together near the Information Desk, including textbooks, dictionaries, computer software and audio programs on CD

Try our web-based language learning programs from Mango Languages, made possible by the Friends of the Library. All you need to get started learning one of more than 20 languages is your Ridgefield Library card.

 

Also available from Mango: Little Pim online language instruction for children aged 0-6.

Audio language learning programs are also now available through the OverDrive download service. Find out more.

 

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

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Have you seen Wikivoyage? 

Wikivoyage is a "free worldwide travel guide that anyone can edit."

Launched in December 2006, it is a project to create a complete,
up-to-date and reliable travel guide. The in-depth information is
gathered through the collaboration of Wikivoyagers, interested
people from around the globe willing to share their knowledge.

Each travel destination has its own page of information.  Click on the Discussion tab to go to a
talk page where you can read notes and comments about that location. Of course, you are free to edit and contribute your own knowledge. Have a travel question? Ask in the Tourist Office page of Wikivoyage, post your question on the talk page, or visit the Travellers' Pub for more answers.

Try Wikivoyage to explore your next destination and to share your travel knowledge!

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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

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Library Materials

Circulating materials, most reference books and non-fiction DVDs are shelved together in the stacks. Print magazines and newspapers are on display or ask at the Information Desk. Audiobooks are shelved in a separate section.

Books, DVDs, 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

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Also of Interest

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

 

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