All Library locations will be closed through the weekend for the Easter holiday beginning Friday, 4/18. We will reopen for our regular hours on Monday, 4/21. Todas las bibliotecas permanecerán cerradas durante el fin de semana por las vacaciones de Pascua, a partir del viernes 18 de abril. Reabriremos en nuestro horario habitual el lunes 21 de abril.

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Celebrate Black Arts and Culture this February!

This February, the New Haven Free Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month with the theme Arts and Culture. Join us as we honor the achievements, creativity, and ongoing impact of Black artists on the humanities through history and today. We’re hosting events for all ages across our five locations, including engaging book … Continued

The New Haven Heroes at Pearl Harbor

Many New Haveners served at Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack. Perhaps the most widely known was the New Haven Naval Reserve Unit, which had been called to duty in May that year and assigned to the USS Solace, a hospital ship.

NHFPL’s 2023-24 Annual Report: Building Community and Transforming Lives

Discover the New Haven Free Public Library’s 2023-24 Annual Report, now available online! Explore a transformative year filled with innovative programs, expanded services, and impactful community partnerships. From advancing digital inclusion to fostering literacy and creativity, the report highlights how the Library continues to empower and inspire New Haven’s diverse community. Click on the image below to read the full report and see how your Library is making a difference every day.