North Branford Libraries

Witches in Connecticut
Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! Come to the Atwater Memorial Library on Wednesday, October 7th for a magical event, presented by The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History!
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Banking Scams Targeting Seniors
The Grandparent Scam. The Lottery Scam. The IRSM Scam. These all share a common goal: to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money. Learn about common banking scams and tips to avoid being a victim on Thursday, October 8th at the Edward Smith Library!
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Choosing a Financial Planner
In these tough economic times, how can you be sure your money is working for you? Should you get money management help from a financial planner – and, if so, who do you choose? Find out all this and more on Wednesday, October 14th at the Atwater Memorial Library!
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Protect Yourself from Financial Exploitation
On October 22nd at the Edward Smith Library, learn to protect yourself or your loved ones by understanding why seniors are targets and the difference between financial fraud and exploitation, and how to avoid both types of financial abuse.
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Movie Matinee
This month’s movie title is, Project Hail Mary, the 2026 Sci-Fi Epic Adventure! Friday, October 23rd at the Edward Smith Library.
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Monarchs: An Icon on the Edge
Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, on Tuesday, October 27th at the Edward Smith Library to learn about beautiful monarch butterflies, their life history, threats, and what you can do to help this iconic species.
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“The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs The FBI” with Local Author, Greg Dillon
Please join us Thursday, October 29th at the Edward Smith Library for the gripping story of Greg Dillon’s whistleblower account to FBI corruption and malfeasance.
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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
Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 3:00
Sunday: CLOSED

Both locations will be closed
Monday October 12
for Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day

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Upcoming Programs

Oct6

Wacky Wildlife

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about SQUIDS and to make your own squid to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

5:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Oct7

Needle Arts

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

10:30am - 12:30pm View Details

Oct7

Chess Club

Wednesday Chess Club is for tweens and teens looking to play chess or join a group of players! Some previous knowledge is required. Beginners welcome!

This is not an instructional group, but group members are willing to help new players.

For tweens and teens*

Registration is not Required.

*Any tweens under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Oct7

3D Printer How To: drop-in event

Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 4PM to 6PM community members can stop by the SMITH 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.

4:00pm - 6:00pm View Details

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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.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on iNDIEFLIX.

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.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on The Great Courses.

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.