Lawn Games
Looking for some outdoor fun? Check out the Library of Things collection and borrow some awesome lawn games! These games are perfect for enjoying sunny days outside with friends and family.
Collections
The Guilford Free Library is more than books! Our collections give patrons access to the books, magazines, newspapers, music and movies you want, in regular and digital format; to the historical legacy of our area preserved in the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room; to the computers and technology you need and to the children’s Toy Library. See what we have for you
Guilford History Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something new to do? Check out this local history scavenger hunt for the whole family.
Arts & Crafts
Check out an easel, sewing machine or a smart cutting machine from the library
Games
The library offers board games, video games, gaming hardware, and lawn games.
Vital Records
Browse the list of links for birth, marriage and death records of people who lived in the Guilford area.
Maps
Digital maps of Guilford, both historical and contemporary, from various sources
Historical Organizations
Two major historical organizations focus on the preservation of Guilford’s past.
Digital Books
Several of our rare histories have been scanned and saved by the library or online repositories such as the Internet Archive
Cemeteries
Looking for the grave of an ancestor? Find information on local historic cemeteries below.
Libby & Overdrive Link
Libby & Overdrive Popular e-books, e-audiobooks, and more for all ages, including digital magazines.
Newspapers
The library offers digital access to popular newspapers and news services
Newspaper access help
The library offers access to a several digital newspapers and newspaper databases. Many of them require setting up an account and then “renewing” your access on a scheduled basis. Select your newspaper below to see the relevant instructions
Kanopy
Documentaries, classic, independent and international films, including selections from the Criterion Collection and PBS.
Hoopla
Browse, stream or download ebooks, audiobooks, music, tv and movies for loan periods of up to 21 days. Every title in its collection is available for check out 24/7, no holds are required.
Libby and Overdrive
Download popular e-books, audiobooks, and more for all ages, including digital magazines formerly included in RBdidgital. Read or listen in your browser, or download through the Libby app.
Remembering Edith B. Nettleton
The Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room honors Guilford’s first town librarian. The space is a hub of community learning, and is a fitting tribute to Edith.
Schedule a visit
Schedule a visit for one-on-one help with your research, or send in a question for us to research for you.
Digital History Archive
The Digital Archive of the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room includes hundreds of photographs, documents and art works from the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room Collection.
The Toy Library
The Toy Library offers toys and games that you can check out with your library card to use in the library or to take home.
Library of Things
The Library of Things offers a wealth of games, musical instruments, STEM kits and tech devices – all you need to create, play, perform, code, connect and discover. Items may be checked out by any Lion patron. Pickup and returns are in Guilford only.
Connecticut Shelf
The Connecticut Shelf includes over 300 books on local and state history, leisure, and travel.
Local Resources
Access local historic resources including cemeteries, vital records, maps, military records and more.
Reproductions
Reproductions of selected materials from the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room are available for sale at the library’s Circulation Desk.
Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room
The Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room houses materials documenting Guilford’s history and genealogy, past and present.
Research and Learning Resources
Research your family history, read product reviews, track your investments and more with Guilford Free Library’s research resources.
Digital Library
Guilford Free Library offers 24/7 online access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. All you need is your Guilford Library card, your computer, tablet or smart phone, and internet access.