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Ives Squared’s Top Picks for Free Creative Software

For anyone who wants to work on a creative project on a computer, there’s a lot of options for software they can use. Some of the most popular programs can get rather pricy. Thankfully, there are many free options as well, and they can deliver results just as good as the expensive ones. Here’s a few recommendations for free creative software you might want to try.




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Celebrate “Spooky Season” at NHFPL

The days are getting shorter, the nights are becoming chillier, and the leaves are starting to turn their autumnal hues… which means that the best time of year has finally arrived! The New Haven Free Public Library has all that you need to fully celebrate this Halloween season.   Check out this curated list of books, … Continued


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NH Docs Returns to NHFPL for 8th Year of Partnership

The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) is proud to partner with the New Haven Documentary Film Festival (NH Docs) for our 8th consecutive year, bringing local communities citywide a chance to view hundreds of documentaries on a wide array of topics across eleven days–all free of charge! We have a lot to celebrate this year, … Continued