
NHFPL Partners with Arts and Ideas to Celebrate Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Take a closer look at the powerful themes of this year’s citywide Big Read. Explore the topics of cultural identity, migration, and family with our micro branches and events.

April 2025 Happenings
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Celebrate National Library Week with a Special Documentary Screening
Join us in celebrating National Library Week with a thought-provoking documentary that highlights the vital role of public libraries in our communities. Free for All: Inside the Public Library explores the rich history of libraries, from the early “Free Library Movement” led by pioneering women to today’s dedicated librarians who uphold the mission of free … Continued

Celebrating Notable Women from New Haven
March is a time to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of women throughout history. This Women’s History Month we would like to highlight a few of the remarkable women who have been important to our City’s history. Sarah Boone was born into slavery in North Carolina in 1832. Eventually she married a free black … Continued

March 2025 Happenings
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It’s News Literacy Week! Celebrate with a New Resource from NHFPL
At the New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL), we believe that informed communities are strong communities. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate National News Literacy Week by introducing our brand-new Information Literacy page! In today’s fast-paced digital world, misinformation spreads quickly. It can be challenging to tell the difference between reliable news, misleading content, and … Continued

February 2025 Happenings
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Celebrate Black Arts and Culture this February!
This February, the New Haven Free Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month with the theme Arts and Culture. Join us as we honor the achievements, creativity, and ongoing impact of Black artists on the humanities through history and today. We’re hosting events for all ages across our five locations, including engaging book … Continued

El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom Microbranch
Dive deeper into themes of Nuyorican culture, Latinx superheroes, and inspiring coming-of-age stories! Browse our curated collection online or visit the Ives Main Library to check them out in person.

January 2025 Happenings
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