The New Haven Free Public Library will have a delayed opening at noon on Thursday, April 25, 2024 for staff development.

Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity with the New Haven Free Public Library

Libraries play an important role in promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Neurodiversity is no exception. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the differences in human brains and behavior. Neurodivergence includes a variety of different conditions including but not limited to ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Since April is Autism Acceptance Month, let’s take a moment to highlight some of our programs and services that benefit the neurodivergent community in New Haven.

Native American Heritage Month

by Jeff Williams | Adult Services Librarian November is a month for celebrating Native American Heritage.    New Haven Free Public Library has created the following annotated list of online resources to recognize this occasion and to provide a starting point for exploration:  Image Credits: 

The Results are in for the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards

by Jennifer Gargiulo, Manager, Ives Squared It’s that time of year again, where Goodreads bombards it’s users with requests to vote on the Goodreads Choice Awards. Now, I’m all for book awards…I have even participated in and chaired awards committees. So while I’m not super fond of the way this particular award is selected, in … Continued

Starting Your Genealogical Research at the NHFPL

by Connor Kennedy, Adult Services Librarian | Ives Main Library Have you ever watched Who Do You Think You Are and wondered about your or a loved one’s family history? Would you love to find out more about where you came from through a trustworthy and extensive resource that is also easy and free to … Continued