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Simple charm, and an atmosphere of peace, are felt by those who linger in the library. The windsor chairs, and tables with turned legs are of maple, carrying out the colonial idea. As the light filters through the Venetian blinds, it is softened…

As one enters the front door and passes through the inside portals, a memorial tablet immediately attracts the attention. The new-comer pauses to read, then to admire the building. Beneath the placque are numerous volumes of the reference works from…

It is unusual to find several children seated about the tables, reading books purchased for the little people, but so charming that the older girls and boys pause to read and enjoy them. Or, perhaps, homework is done here, reference material in many…

Across the room is the children's section. Here, the same type of tables and chairs have been fashioned for children. Boys find here stories of adventure, bird and animal life, and facts as well as stories of airplanes and modern sciences. The entire…

The lecture room downstairs has been fitted up with extra tables, and here on Wednesdays the ladies of the community gather to make Red Cross surgical dressings. The excellent lighting system makes hours of close work possible. Also in the basement…

On the opposite wall, between the two entrance ways, hangs a picture of the Rev. Charles Atwater. Beneath are rows of classics, also the gift of Mr. Charles B. Atwater. To the right of the entrance way is a book truck on which are placed the newest…

Children watching Governor signing

Includes the proposal forms and bids of companies interested in the expansion and renovation project of the North Branford Libraries.

Includes one example of a book pocket of the North Branford Public Library

Includes three issues of Book Talk: Vol 3, Numbers 2-4, 1983.