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.
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
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.
Looking for something new to do? Check out this local history scavenger hunt for the whole family.
Guilford History Scavenger Hunt More
Browse the list of links for birth, marriage and death records of people who lived in the Guilford area.
Two major historical organizations focus on the preservation of Guilford’s past.
Several of our rare histories have been scanned and saved by the library or online repositories such as the Internet Archive
Looking for the grave of an ancestor? Find information on local historic cemeteries below.
Libby & Overdrive Popular e-books, e-audiobooks, and more for all ages, including digital magazines.
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
Documentaries, classic, independent and international films, including selections from the Criterion Collection and PBS.
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.
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.
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.
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Schedule a visit for one-on-one help with your research, or send in a question for us to research for you.
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.
Check out a kit for hands-on learning fun at home
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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.
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.
The Connecticut Shelf includes over 300 books on local and state history, leisure, and travel.
Access local historic resources including cemeteries, vital records, maps, military records and more.
Reproductions of selected materials from the Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room are available for sale at the library’s Circulation Desk.
The Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room houses materials documenting Guilford’s history and genealogy, past and present.
Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room More
Research your family history, read product reviews, track your investments and more with Guilford Free Library’s research resources.
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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.
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