Facility upgrades are coming to the Ives Main Library’s first floor Oct. 20–Nov. 22. Microfilm services will be unavailable, and the Information Desk and newspapers will temporarily relocate to Ives Squared. / Se realizarán mejoras en las instalaciones del primer piso de la Biblioteca Principal Ives del 20 de octubre al 22 de noviembre. Los servicios de microfilm no estarán disponibles, y el Mostrador de Información y los periódicos se trasladarán temporalmente a Ives Squared.
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Ives Squared

Ives Squared is a center for innovation and collaboration at the Ives Main Library that opened summer 2018. As an anchor institution in the Elm City Innovation Collaborative (ECIC), Ives Squared is designed to inspire and augment the vibrant civic and entrepreneurial culture of the New Haven community with the Tinker Lab, a makerspace; the Exchange, for co-working, entrepreneurship, and small business development; the Switchboard, for in-person questions and information; and a Café.

Ives Squared at a glance

  • Switchboard

    The Switchboard is the welcoming front door for individuals to connect their interests to opportunities, services, databases, and resources inside and outside the Library.

  • Tinker Lab

    The Tinker Lab provides the training and tools for experimentation and an introduction to the world of creating and making.

  • Exchange

    The Exchange offers an entrepreneurial and social space for collaboration and co-working around business, civic, and community issues.

  • Digital ToolBox

    Access online databases for all of your business and creative needs.

  • Certifications

    Get certified in a variety of skills directly from Ives Squared.

  • Events

    Explore our events.

Get Inspired

Find more information on how to contact us, policies, and The Cafe

We’d love to hear from you!   

Check out the Ives Squared Policy here.

Find all library policies here.

The Café is an ideal spot for networking and social gatherings offering beverages and snacks to relax and recharge as well as a patio overlooking the New Haven Green.

The Café is currently closed, however, patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drink into the space. We hope to re-opening the space soon.

Hours, Phone & Address

Ives Squared is in the Ives Main Library at 133 Elm Street and is open during the following business hours:

monday

10am - 7:30pm

tuesday

10am - 7:30pm

wednesday

10am - 7:30pm

thursday

10am - 7:30pm

friday

10am - 4:30pm

saturday

10am - 4:30pm

If you have any questions you can call 203.946.8130 ext.140

Ives Squared was made possible with support from: