City Directories at NHFPL

By: Allison Botelho, Local History Librarian City directories hold a trove of information on New Haven, its households, organizations, and businesses. Issued yearly, most of ours were published by the Price & Lee Company.  Similar to phone books (if you remember those), they are a yearly snapshot showing every entity that had an address, making … Continued

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The image promotes Digital Inclusion Week 2024 (Oct 7-11) with the theme "Stronger Together: Mobilizing Toward Sustainability." It features photos of diverse individuals using laptops and participating in digital skills workshops at a library. The bottom shows logos for the New Haven Free Public Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and CT State Library. The header includes the NDIA logo and event hashtag #DIW2024, emphasizing community digital equity efforts.

Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week 2024 with the New Haven Free Public Library!

Happening in October annually, Digital Inclusion Week highlights the importance of bridging the digital divide. For many, access to technology is a barrier to career mobility, applying for benefits, or accessing education or healthcare resources. Digital equity is key to ensuring everyone can use digital tools confidently and effectively. Program Highlights Here are some exciting … Continued