Absolutely, all students should check out the local public libraries and make the most of their resources!
Public Library of New London issues library cards in person, or online here. Some of their resources that might interest you include their local history section; their collection of The Day newspaper on microfilm; and the database access they provide to Ancestry and Kanopy.
CT State Library issues library cards through the mail; see their instructions here. Some of their resources that might interest you include their Connecticut Newspapers collection; the History & Genealogy Unit; Legislative Histories; the State Archives; and the database access they provide to The Hartford Courant.
