Happenings at NHFPL

In the center is Ives Squared logo and "Summer Art Workshops" in blue capital letters. On the sides are paint splatters in blue and green.

Ives Squared Summer Art Series

Unleash Your Creativity this Summer at Ives Main Library! Join us on Saturdays this June for an immersive art series! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a budding creative soul, there’s something for everyone. Paulette Rosen is the head of the Book Arts Department at Creative Arts Workshop. She is a lifelong artist and teaches … Continued

Career Fair at Ives Main Library!

Come join us at the Ives Main Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for a Career Fair! The American Job Center, Connecticut Department of Labor, and The WorkPlace will be tabling in the Ives Café from 11-3:30 pm. These incredible organizations will help you start the next chapter of your professional career. From resume writing … Continued

Unveiling Our Favorite Fictional Library Heroes: Celebrating National Library Week 2024!

by the NHFPL Communications and Marketing Team | Originally published April 7, 2024 It’s National Library Week 2024 and we’re celebrating by recognizing some of our staff’s favorite fictional library workers! We held an informal staff poll asking the question “Who is your favorite library worker from literature, stage, and screen?,” and the responses were … Continued

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.

April is National Poetry Month!

by Amanda Breeden, Adult Services Librarian at the Ives Main Library | Originally published April 1, 2024 April is National Poetry Month! National Poetry Month aims to increase people’s immersion in and appreciation for poetry. Stop by the Ives Branch this National Poetry Month to begin or continue your love and appreciation for poetry!  Not … Continued