The Reading Room of the original library building was remodeled in 1977 and renamed in June 2003 in honor of the Town’s first Librarian, Edith B. Nettleton. Materials documenting Guilford’s history and genealogy, past and present are stored in the room. Included are books, diaries, letters, maps, photographs, postcards, scrapbooks, high school yearbooks, and early tax lists. Also available are microfilm reels of the federal census for New Haven and Middlesex counties from 1800 to 1930. The Shore Line Times newspaper from 1877 to 31 December 2008 (when it ceased publication), and the Guilford Courier from its inception, 27 October 1998, are indexed and searchable through our catalog.

A portion of the Guilford Keeping Society’s collection of photographs, original manuscripts and documents is housed in this room as well.

The Historical Room is open during regular library hours.

Doing a genealogy search from another state? Have a question about Guilford history or historic buildings? Why not contact us?

Historical Room Librarian Danielle Eadevito: deadevito@207.210.128.13

*Historical Room Specialist Tracy Tomaselli:  ttomaselli@207.210.128.13

Inquiries can also be emailed to historicalroom@207.210.128.13. Include full name and postal address as well as e-mail address in all e-mail queries, as requests will be handled in the most efficient means available at the time the request is received.If you plan to come to the Library, you can call ahead for an appointment so we can help you make the most effective use of your time.

*Additional information regarding subjects, people, and properties may available in the Historical Room using the card catalog at the Library. Contact Tracy Tomaselli with your inquiries.