Happenings at NHFPL

New On Shelf – December 2023

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due – A Book to watch out for in December This month, Marian Huggins, Mitchell Branch Manager talks about a title she purchased for her branch. One of the latest books purchased for the Mitchell Branch is The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. I was never truly a horror fan, but the storytelling is … Continued

Native American Heritage Month

by Jeff Williams | Adult Services Librarian November is a month for celebrating Native American Heritage.    New Haven Free Public Library has created the following annotated list of online resources to recognize this occasion and to provide a starting point for exploration:  Image Credits: 

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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