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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    Join us at the Atwater Library on June 7th for our Summer Reading Kick-Off! 

We will have music, bounce houses, games, crafts, and summer reading sign-ups. Our theme this year is Color Our World!

This family event will take place in the Atwater Library Parking Lot (Atwater library hours will be 9 AM - 12 PM; Smith will be open 9 AM - 3 PM). Parking will be available on North Street and the Church Parking Lot.

No Registration Needed!

    Join us at the Atwater Library on June 7th for our Summer Reading Kick-Off!

    We will have music, bounce houses, games, crafts, and summer reading sign-ups. Our theme this year is Color Our World!

    This family event will take place in the Atwater Library Parking Lot (Atwater library hours will be 9 AM - 12 PM; Smith will be open 9 AM - 3 PM). Parking will be available on North Street and the Church Parking Lot.

    No Registration Needed!
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    Join us Saturday, May 31st for Music Connections, our monthly program celebrating the rich history of music, iconic artists, and the stories behind the songs that shaped our lives.

Mays Theme: The Fan Club

Come and defend your favorite band or artist! Tell us why (you believe) they are so great, and play their best song or show us their greatest performance! 

To register, or for more information, click here: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-music-connections-18108

    Join us Saturday, May 31st for Music Connections, our monthly program celebrating the rich history of music, iconic artists, and the stories behind the songs that shaped our lives.

    May's Theme: The Fan Club

    Come and defend your favorite band or artist! Tell us why (you believe) they are so great, and play their best song or show us their greatest performance!

    To register, or for more information, click here: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-music-connections-18108
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    Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If thats the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

Every second Tuesday of the month at Atwater Memorial Library @ 10:30AM, please join us for a friendly discussion with likeminded writers of all levels, where you can share your work, as well as offer constructive criticisms and thoughts on others writing.

To register, or for more information, click here: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/monthly-writers-group-17700

    Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

    Every second Tuesday of the month at Atwater Memorial Library @ 10:30AM, please join us for a friendly discussion with likeminded writers of all levels, where you can share your work, as well as offer constructive criticisms and thoughts on other's writing.

    To register, or for more information, click here: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/monthly-writers-group-17700
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