North Branford Libraries

Patriotic Felted Gnomes
Please join us on Wednesday, June 17th for a hands-on workshop where we will create a felted patriotic gnome!
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Patriotic Bandana Windsock
Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with Liz Egan on Thursday, June 18th by creating this festive Bandana Windsock!
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American Heroines with Patty Carver
Patty Carver stars in her one-woman musical on American Heroines at the Atwater Library on Saturday, June 20th!
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Felted Hedgehogs for Teens
Special craft program for Teen at the Atwater Library on Wednesday, June 24th!
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Black History in Connecticut
Join us on Thursday, June 25th with the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History, where they will take you on a tour of items from their collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT.
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Temporary Closure of SMITH Library
The Edward Smith Library will be closed starting May 4, 2026, for approximately 2–3 months to install a new HVAC system. We anticipate reopening in early August.
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Our Library App is Here
Manage your library account, place holds, register for classes and more from the comfort of your phone or tablet by downloading our new library app.
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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 – 12:00
Sunday: CLOSED

Temporary Closure of the Smith Library
starting May 4, 2026
due to HVAC replacement

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Upcoming Programs

Jun16

Wacky Wildlife

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

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

5:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Jun17

Hands on History with Totoket Historical Society

Join the Totoket Historical Society as we learn about what North Branford was like in the 18th century. We will talk about it's agricultural roots and conclude with an activity where we'll attempt to make our own butter.

Registration Required

Recommended grades K and up

10:30am - 11:30am View Details

Jun17

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

Jun17

Patriotic Felted Gnomes for Adults

Please join us for a hands-on workshop where we will create a felted patriotic gnome!

You will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, including shaping wool, building structure, and adding decorative elements.

All materials provided, and you'll leave with a finished piece ready to display or gift.

5:30pm - 8:00pm View Details

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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.