We are closed on January 15th
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on Monday, January 15th, the library will be closed.
Check out a memory kit
The Guilford Free Library has recently added two memory kits to the library of things. The kits offer activities and experiences that can be shared by people with Alzheimers and their caregivers.
Libby & Overdrive Link
Libby & Overdrive Popular e-books, e-audiobooks, and more for all ages, including digital magazines.
NewsBank
NewsBank offers digital access to current and archived information from thousands of newspaper titles, newswires, business journals, periodicals and government documents.
Wall Street Journal
Guilford Free Library offers free and unlimited access to The Wall Street Journal digital content both in the Library. Start by setting up your account and then renew your lease every three days.
New York Times
Guilford Free Library’s New York Times digital subscription provides access to NYTimes.com from any computer or device, as well as access to the NYT app on portable devices.
Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages, with personalized courses, movies, music and more. Learn online using your desktop computer or mobile device.
Value Line
Investment research and analysis on companies, industries, markets and economies.
Reference Solutions by Data Axle
Find jobs and business opportunities, look up addresses for companies and individuals nationwide, and more.
Consumer Reports
Research ratings and recommendations on appliances, automobiles and electronics, with access from home or from within the Library.
Programming Policy
Purpose The Guilford Free Library (“the Library”), in keeping with its mission of promoting knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment, develops and presents programs (also referred to as “events”) that provide
Material Review and Reconsideration Policy
Professional library staff of the Guilford Free Library select materials, craft displays and organize programs that represent a wide variety of opinions and perspectives, which can apply to important, complex,
Library Display Policy
Purpose The Display Policy of the Guilford Free Library outlines the foundation for how library staff select and present display materials. It serves to inform the public about the values
Collection Development Policy
Introduction This Policy is intended to help guide Library staff in its duties concerning the collections, and to inform users of the principles on which collection decisions are based. The
Library Closure Notice, Week of May 5th
The library will be undergoing a carpet replacement project. For the safety of our patrons and staff, we will have limited hours and access during the week of May 5th.
Celebrating 90 years
On Tuesday, January 23rd, 1934 at two-thirty in the afternoon, Guilford Free Library opened its doors for the first time.
Teens, read to ease the winter blues
Are you feeling the winter blues? Grab a blue book from the display in the teen area and get lost in a story.
Read the New Haven Register and USA Today online
The New Haven Register is now available to read online, in full page display, via NewsBank. Click through for instructions.
December at the Library
The holiday season is upon us and at the Library, we’re ready with lots of offerings!
Make Beliefs Comix
Make your own comics online with this online comic generator from author Bill Zimmerman.
Daily Sudoku
Fans of this popular gamew ill enjoy a new puzzle challenge daily. Different levels and patterns such as “squiggly” allow for many ages to enjoy the site.
Highlights Kids Games
Similar to the Highlights Magazine, this site offers fun stories, hidden pictures, games and giggles, science articles, today in history, and jokes.
Disney Now Games
Choose from a wide variety of child-friendly games and content from Disney Now.
Win the White House
Do you have what it takes to be president? Win the White House challenges you to build your campaign and allows you to simulate a presidential election!
Weather Games
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has put together a bunch of fun games, videos, and learning activities for kids who want to know more about the weather, climate and earth system science.
NASA’s Space Place
NASA’s official website for kids. Young astronauts can explore space, do activities, and play games on this website, all about space.
Be a Hero!
Become a disaster master by helping friends survive emergencies, such as tornadoes and blizzards, and learn how you can get prepared for one yourself in real life.
Arcademics
Fun and free online multi-player educational math games and language arts games for students and teachers.
Khan Academy SAT Practice Test
Khan Academy offers online SAT Practice tests (created in partnership with College Board). Students can set up a free account to access the practice tests.
Federal Student Aid
Financial aid information for students applying to college and university.
Common App
The Common App platform provides a single, online application and 24/7/365 support for students applying to one of more than one thousand member colleges and universities.
College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit organization that offers programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT and PSAT.
Grab a summer read
Summer reads! Briskly-paced, compulsively readable, fun and enjoyable. Save the weighty themes, socially significant issues and lexical development for the end of vacation and the return to real life. Check out some books that we recommend you bring to the beach, the park or the trail.