Facility upgrades are coming to the Ives Main Library’s first floor Oct. 20–Nov. 22. Microfilm services will be unavailable, and the Information Desk and newspapers will temporarily relocate to Ives Squared. / Se realizarán mejoras en las instalaciones del primer piso de la Biblioteca Principal Ives del 20 de octubre al 22 de noviembre. Los servicios de microfilm no estarán disponibles, y el Mostrador de Información y los periódicos se trasladarán temporalmente a Ives Squared.

NHFPL to Appear on C-SPAN

The February 4th edition of our virtual author talk program, Books Sandwiched In, will air on C-SPAN 2. Tune in and watch this coming Sunday, 2/21, at 2 AM EST. The event features historian and professor Gerald Horne. He chatted with Adult Services team member Isaac Shub and Mitchell Branch Manager Marian Huggins about his … Continued



Library Lunch Talk Channels Winchester’s Lost History

Local historian, archivist, and peace advocate Joan Cavanagh joined Ives staff members Isaac Shub and Rory Martorana on our January 28th session of Books Sandwiched In. Cavanagh is the author of the new book, Our Community at Winchester: The City and Its Workers at New Haven’s Gun Factory, which she discussed with former Winchester employee … Continued


This Week in New Haven (January 25 – 31)

The Daily Nutmeg highlighted NHFPL’s Books Sandwiched In program series. Our Reference staff members Isaac Shub and Rory Martorana will be chatting this Thursday (1/28/21) with Joan Cavanagh, a local archivist and the author of Our Community at Winchester: the City and Its Workers in New Haven’s Gun Factory. Click here to read the highlight … Continued


Season’s Readings with What to Read Next

Just not sure what to read or have you ever wondered what your friends at the library are reading? Bookworms around town checked in with Daily Nutmeg’s Kathy Leonard Czepiel in this article in which local readers were asked what they are reading right now. Naturally, she hopped into our new weekly virtual chat, What … Continued


NHFPL BIPOC Librarians Join in Charting a Legacy of Justice

The legacy of community, fighting for equity, and lifelong learning lives on in the BIPOC librarians of Connecticut. NHFPL is incredibly proud of the work of Mitchell Branch Manager, Marian Huggins, Stetson Branch Manager, Diane Brown, and Deputy Director, Luis Chavez-Brummell do for our community. Check out how BIPOC librarians across the state are charting … Continued



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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


Technology Center at Ives Open by Appointment

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