Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write Like America’s Founders
On Wednesday, July 8th at Atwater, professional calligrapher Debby Reelitz will teach a calligraphy workshop to show you how to sign and write like our founding fathers!
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Atwater Memorial Library
1720 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-315-6020 / Fax 203-315-6021
Edward Smith Library
3 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
203-484-0469 / Fax 203-484-6024
Hours for Both Libraries:Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 8:00
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Upcoming Programs
3D Printer How To: drop-in event
Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 12PM to 3PM community members can stop by the Atwater Library to see our 3D printer in action. Feel free to ask questions about the process and get a little more information on how you can use 3D printing software from home. Registration is not required.
12:00pm - 3:00pm View DetailsT.A.B. Meeting for Grades 7 and up
Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 - 12 you are invited to take part in North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B). During this time we will get to know each other, play some games, and plan for our upcoming program in July. PLUS, you will earn community service hours for each meeting you attend!
2:30pm - 3:30pm View DetailsQuilter's Club
Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!
A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting!
Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
10:00am - 2:00pm View DetailsPop-In Storytime with Your Favorite Teachers!
Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can see them throughout summer break at Atwater Library! Every week, we'll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES come in to read a story and say hi.
No registration required. For all ages.
10:30am - 11:00am View Detailsfull Events Calendar
Online Library
Palace Project
The Palace Project is a free collection of more than 11,000 openly licensed eBook and eAudio titles.
iNDIEFLIX
A streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
To access iNDIEFLIX, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
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Craftsy
Over 1,400 in-depth instructional videos for all creative makers from basic instruction to advanced techniques for fabric and yarn crafts, baking, drawing, and much more.
To access Craftsy, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on Craftsy.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records, based in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Records from over 130 countries include birth, marriage, death, census, probate, land, military, International Genealogical Index, and more. In-Library use only. Remote access is not available.
Driving-Tests.org
Driving-Tests.org offers access to Connecticut DMV handbooks and practice tests to help you prepare for your learner’s permit, driver’s license, motorcycle license or commercial driver’s license
The Great Courses
Unlimited access to hundreds of courses for lifelong learning and personal enrichment on subjects like history, food & wine, finance, travel and much more.
To access The Great Courses, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
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JobNow
Interview coaching, resume assistance, career guidance, and an Adult Learning Center.
Coolmath
Launched by a math teacher in 1997, Coolmath4Kids is an amusement park of math, games, and more, designed to teach math and make it FUN, for ages 12 and under.
Connecticut History
ConnecticutHistory.org connects you to the people, traditions, innovations & events making up the rich history of the Nutmeg State, through primary source images, documents, and objects.
Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids makes learning fun with thousands of educational games, books, and activities that inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery for children ages 2-8. Explore math games, spelling activities, digital books, and more. Kids can learn reading, phonics, writing, and social-emotional development through fun educational games and lessons.
