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This is a copy of the North Branford Library Board survey and letter sent to residents in 1991.

Includes various policies of the North Branford Public Libraries from the past.

Souvenir program celebrating North Branford's sesquicentennial 1831-1981. Includes schedule of events occurring June 20 through June 27, 1981.

Intended to serve as a guide for public and private development of the community.

Includes photos detailing the construction of the North Branford Dam and historical text from an unpublished manuscript authored by Otto E. Schaefer.

Nestled near the foothills, and not far from a murmuring brook in the center of North Branford is a library. It's simple colonial architecture is most fitting, for it stands on the historic training ground of colonial times, and was built as a…

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…

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…

A charming corner meets the eye as one turns to look more closely at the interior. Perhaps the friendly tick-tock of the grandfather's clock is the reason, but without fail, the visitor seems to look in this direction first.
A doorway opens outward…

This view shows the central part of the main library a bit more clearly. Here stands, midway, the magazine table, easily scanned by youth and adult. Here is found a collection of magazines which surpasses many collections in larger libraries.