Where to Turn in CT when you become unemployed:
211 offers information on how to obtain subsidized health care, finding work, housing, living assistance and more Resources.

Unemployment Insurance

Cobra

Stimulus Bill

Learn about the Federal Govt Stimulus Bill, how does it affect you?
Learn more at www.recoveryct.gov.

Silas Bronson Library Expansion (stimulus bill) 

Read about the expansion project for the Bronson Library and the possibility of receiving funding through the stimulus bill.  

Congress Passes Foreclosure Assistance Bill
For those who are facing foreclosure, here is a list of resources  to learn if you qualify for the foreclosure assistance  program. 
-Federal Housing Administration (read about the bill): 

Other Resources
-Department of State Banking of CT (800-831-7225)
-CT Housing Finance Authority (1-877-571-2431)
-Visit Governor Rell's website for any questions regarding foreclosure assistance
 http://www.ct.gov/governorrell/cwp/view.asp?Q=392920&A=2791
-For further information call Mary Stagis at 877-472-8313.


Emergency (heating) Energy Assistance

• Assistance

 
Security and Public Library Computers
From PC Magazine (2.09)
Q: I use public computers at places such as the university I attend and the public library. Is it safe to use these computers for things such as online banking? Will I be able to hide my tracks so people can't see the sites I visited?
A: In a word, no, It's not safe to use public computers for anything sensitive such as online banking. In fact, it's not even wise to use a public computer for anything that requires a username or password. Data thieves have been known to install keyloggers (malware that records keystrokes in order to steal passwords and the like) on public machines. Although you can delete your browsing history by pressing CTRL-H in most browsers and deleting any or all entries, you can't completely erase your tracks. This would thwart a casual snooper, but a pro could still find out what sites you visited. Unless you're using your own computer on a secure wired or wirless network, you should generally avoid visiting any sites that require you to log in.  

Maps for Getting Around Waterbury
Google Maps

Career and Employment Help 

• Resumes
• Find Jobs
• Waterbury CT Works Center: Get help with your resume

• MedlinePlus
• Community Health Network: for state programs and providers for those on a limited budget.  

Learn to Garden

Flash Drives
Patrons can purchase flash drives for $10.00 at the Library. Floppy drives can no longer be used in the Library. You can move your data from a Floppy to a Flash at the Office Max store in Waterbury.
 
Starting a New Business?
Make an appointment with a Score Counselor through the Library. Score is an organization run by retired business owners they will guide you through the process.