
Books Sandwiched In: New Haven Librarians on Programming During the Pandemic
The Yale Herald chatted with our own Rory Martorana and Isaac Shub about Books Sandwiched In, Adult Services’ virtual author talk series. Want to learn about the program’s legacy here, it’s impact, and what’s on the horizon for April? Check it out on the Yale Herald website! Image Credit: Kapp Singer and Robert Samec, Yale … Continued

NHFPL partners with Arts and Ideas Festival and NEA Big Read to celebrate the first indigenous poet laureate Joy Harjo
Don’t miss the Big Read this May 20! Join us as we celebrate US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise, the Festival’s choice as the 2021 NEA Big Read. Harjo’s poems sing of beauty and survival, illuminating a spirituality that connects her to her ancestors and thrums with the quiet anger of living amid the … Continued

April Happenings / Novedades de Abril
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Creatives Nadine Nelson and Esther Tseng Talk About The Future Of Food
New Haven loves its food — growing it, foraging for it, cooking it, eating it. And that is exactly what NHFPL Ives Squared Creative-in-Residence Nadine Nelson and her guest, Esther Tseng, discussed on this week’s Co-Create program. From the influence of indigenous cultures on the food we eat today to the future of food and … Continued

March Happenings/Novedades de Marzo
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Need a computer or free wifi? We can help! Chromebooks and wifi hotspots are now available for checkout.
Free, computer use and mobile internet anytime, anywhere with wifi hotspots and Chromebook lending. Call your nearest location for availability. Chromebooks and hotspots are available to adult New Haven card holders for checkout up to 3 weeks. ¡Ahora puede pedir prestados Hotspot WiFi y Chromebooks en todas las sucursales de NHFPL! Llame a la biblioteca … Continued

Daily Nutmeg Features Books Sandwiched In
The Daily Nutmeg featured our Books Sandwiched In author talk series in the newest “This Week in New Haven”.

2 NHFPL Programs in Daily Nutmeg
The Daily Nutmeg showcased 2 of NHFPL’s programs this week. Check it out here.

New Haven Free Public Library celebrates Mardi Gras
The Yale Daily News wrote a recap of our annual Mardi Gras celebration. The fundraiser moved online this year but was still just as fun as years past. Read about the festivities here.

Library Reinvents Mardi Gras Tradition
Our friends at the New Haven Independent wrote a great summary of the action at our annual Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras moved online this year due to the pandemic. Thasbisa performed some musical selections.