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

Open with modified hours:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 3:00
Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00

Upcoming Programs

Online

Online Library

The Palace Project is a free collection of more than 11,000 openly licensed eBook and eAudio titles.

Where creativity, imagination and learning meet! Access a robust collection of popular plays with everything needed to put on a production. Educators will love the lesson plans and extended learning pieces that help students become more fluent readers, understand core concepts, and internalize content. 

Upper Elementary & Middle School. Multi-media articles with high-interest, readable content. Primary sources, “Behind the Headlines” summarized current events, Timelines database, over 10,000 Biographies, citation builder, recommended websites, educator tools and printable graphic organizers.

Elementary School. Elementary age-appropriate articles that are easy-to-read with image-driven navigation and designed to build confidence and encourage creativity. Includes WebQuests, compare & contrast tools, biographies, inquiry-based activities, citations, educator tools and lesson plans.

Preschool & Early Elementary. For pre & emergent readers learning the fundamentals of reading and writing. Enforces early childhood curriculum with 350+ fiction / nonfiction read-aloud stories including fairy tales and nursery rhymes, printable activities and matching and tracing games. Includes short nonfiction videos with educator lessons & disguised learning activities.

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.

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 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 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

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.

 
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    3...2...1...Happy Noon Years!

Get ready to dance, sing, and read a story at the librarys Noon Years Eve Party. Then, well countdown to noon to practice ushering in 2025!

This program will be on Monday, December 30th @ 11:30 AM at Atwater Library. For children of all ages!

Registration is not required, but for more info, click here: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/noon-years-eve-party-13542

    3...2...1...Happy Noon Year's!

    Get ready to dance, sing, and read a story at the library's Noon Year's Eve Party. Then, we'll countdown to noon to practice ushering in 2025!

    This program will be on Monday, December 30th @ 11:30 AM at Atwater Library. For children of all ages!

    Registration is not required, but for more info, click here: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/noon-years-eve-party-13542
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    Dance Mode on a Saturday? Is this for real life?

It sure is!

Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments on Saturday, December 28th @ 10:30 AM!

Recommended for children ages 18 months and up. Siblings welcome!

Registration is not required, but for more info, click here: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-community-helper-storytime-13804

    Dance Mode on a Saturday? Is this for real life?

    It sure is!

    Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments on Saturday, December 28th @ 10:30 AM!

    Recommended for children ages 18 months and up. Siblings welcome!

    Registration is not required, but for more info, click here: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-community-helper-storytime-13804
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    By popular demand, local art instructor Liz Egan is returning to Atwater Memorial Library with a new series in 2025!

Beginning on Saturday, January 4th, Liz will begin her 3-Part Reduction Block Printing class! Registration and commitment to all 3 dates are required!

To register, or for more information, click here: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/liz-egan-block-printing-series-14670

    By popular demand, local art instructor Liz Egan is returning to Atwater Memorial Library with a new series in 2025!

    Beginning on Saturday, January 4th, Liz will begin her 3-Part Reduction Block Printing class! Registration and commitment to all 3 dates are required!

    To register, or for more information, click here: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/liz-egan-block-printing-series-14670
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    New Arrivals

    Hotel Portofino
    Five nights at Freddy's
    Holdovers
    Hunger games
    Bride
    The Fury
    Fourteen days
    Happy days