Mardi Gras goes Virtual!
Join us on Fat Tuesday to celebrate Black poetry at the New Haven Free Public Library’s annual Mardi Gras fundraiser! Watch FREE on Facebook or YouTube at 7PM on February 16. Mardi Gras highlights the Library’s role as a vital source of connection in our community featuring: Appearances from local literati A conversation with extraordinary … Continued
Three Kings Visit Wilson Library!
A cheery surprise awaited patrons at the Wilson Library for Three Kings Day as the community celebrated outside with music, gifts and good cheer. Read about it here in an article by the Arts Paper. Special thanks to our friends at the Yale Peabody Museum for the donation of gifts for the community. Photos courtesy … Continued
Now Visit the Ives Main Library Tech Center by Appointment
Sessions are currently offered during these times: 10:00- 11:30 am 1:00 – 2:30 pm 3:00 – 4:30pm Call 203-946-8130 x 101 to schedule an appointment. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before in advance in order to use the full 90 minutes of your session. These areas are open to individuals 13 and older. Walk-ins are welcome when capacity allows. Guidelines … Continued
NHFPL Curbside is Available Now
Curbside pick-up is available Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm by appointment at all NHFPL locations and Saturday 10am – 5pm by appointment at Ives Main Library. For more information on curbside, please click here. A mask is required.
Virtual Events for All Ages
Events for all ages have gone virtual! It has never been easier to join in the community fun at your library. Join us for craft programs, Take and Make kits, book discussions, story times and more from virtually from anywhere with your computer or smart device. We’ve got something for everyone! View our calendar of … Continued
Check out Our Downloadable Resources
Get access to the latest books, movies, music and more with the push of a button. The Library is always open online with ebooks, streaming music and movies available for free with your NHPFL card anytime. Visit our electronic collection to get started. Need a library card? We are happy to help – call any of our locations to … Continued
NHFPL Is Fine Free
The New Haven Free Public Library is proud to announce that it has officially gone fine free as of July 1, 2020. In our efforts to increase equity of access within our community, we will no longer charge overdue fines on New Haven Free Public Library items. Why did the New Haven Free Public Library … Continued
We’re Here for You
We are open online and library staff are working hard to make sure you have access to the information you need. Staff are Available for Help Via Phone, Email and Chat Reach out to get your questions answered… ~ over the phone by calling your location: Fair Haven Library: (203) 946-8115 Ives Main Library: (203) 946-8135 Mitchell Library: (203) 946-8117 … Continued