Check Out Guyanese Authors at the Ives Branch!
To kick off Black History Month, the New Haven Free Public Library has partnered up with the Ely Center of Contemporary Art to create a Guyanese author display to coincide with the Ely Center’s Stanwyck Cromwell exhibit opening this month! Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a small Caribbean country located in the … Continued
Ives Squared Happenings
February Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab
VITA Tax Preparation Services 2024
A new year isn’t just an opportunity to try new hobbies, set personal goals, and revel in the optimism of a fresh start – it also means that it is time to pay your taxes! NHFPL offers free annual tax preparation assistance through partnership with Yale’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Wondering if you qualify for our … Continued
Celebrate Black History Entrepreneurship with the New Haven Free Public Library this February!
This February the New Haven Free Public Library is honoring the entrepreneurial success of Black Americans and recognizing their achievements and inventions throughout our nation’s history, as well as celebrating the ongoing history that is being created every day. Join us for book discussions, film screenings, community gatherings, and much more. We hope to see … Continued
Unveiling NHFPL’s Top Reads of 2023!
Hold onto your reading glasses!
As we step into 2024, it’s time to reflect on the literary adventures that captivated New Haven readers last year. We’re thrilled to share with you the Top 50 most popular books borrowed from the Library in 2023!
This list offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of the Elm City, showcasing the diverse tastes and interests of our community. So, grab your favorite reading nook and cozy up as we unveil the reads that kept New Haven turning pages in 2023.
Ives Squared Happenings
January Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab
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