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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December 2024 Happenings
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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
November 2024 Happenings
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Help Us Shape The Library’s Future
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Are You Ready for Election Day?
Your vote is your voice! Read on for what you need to know about voting in New Haven!
October 2024 Happenings
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September 2024 Happenings
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