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.

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.

Interview coaching, resume assistance, career guidance, and an Adult Learning Center.

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.

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 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.

 
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    Did you know that magnets are used in many amusement park rides and carousels? How and why do objects spin? 

Come to Smith Library on July 17th @ 5:30 PM to discover why in this fun hands-on program thats sure to attract and move you.

Recommended Grades 1-5. Registration Required.

Click here to register: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/magnets-and-motion-16863

Presented by The Carousel Museum

    Did you know that magnets are used in many amusement park rides and carousels? How and why do objects spin?

    Come to Smith Library on July 17th @ 5:30 PM to discover why in this fun hands-on program that's sure to attract and move you.

    Recommended Grades 1-5. Registration Required.

    Click here to register: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/magnets-and-motion-16863

    Presented by The Carousel Museum
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    Join us at Atwater Library on July 16th @ 10:30 AM for Judys Box of Crayons musical concert!

This concert will feature all-original songs about things that might be pictured in a coloring book, like the ocean, ladybugs, princesses, aliens and more!

The children will respond with the colors they would use on each picture. No answer is wrong! 

Bring the whole family for a rollicking time with Judy Pancoast, a Grammy Nominee for Best Childrens Album.

Registration encouraged.

Click here to register: https://northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/judy-pancoast-concert-16712

    Join us at Atwater Library on July 16th @ 10:30 AM for Judy's Box of Crayons musical concert!

    This concert will feature all-original songs about things that might be pictured in a coloring book, like the ocean, ladybugs, princesses, aliens and more!

    The children will respond with the colors they would use on each picture. No answer is wrong!

    Bring the whole family for a rollicking time with Judy Pancoast, a Grammy Nominee for Best Children's Album.

    Registration encouraged.

    Click here to register: northbranford.librarycalendar.com/event/judy-pancoast-concert-16712
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    Due to extreme heat advisory, the Edward Smith Library will be closing today, July 8th at 1PM.

The Atwater Memorial Library will be open for normal business hours 10AM - 8PM.

For any questions, call us at 203-315-6020, or visit www.nbranfordlibraries.org

    Due to extreme heat advisory, the Edward Smith Library will be closing today, July 8th at 1PM.

    The Atwater Memorial Library will be open for normal business hours 10AM - 8PM.

    For any questions, call us at 203-315-6020, or visit www.nbranfordlibraries.org
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