An old-fashioned open book is centered on a black background with the words "Celebrate Spooky Season" over it. It is surrounded by illustrated spiders and skeletons.

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An old-fashioned open book is centered on a black background with the words "Celebrate Spooky Season" over it. It is surrounded by illustrated spiders and skeletons.

Celebrate “Spooky Season” at NHFPL

The days are getting shorter, the nights are becoming chillier, and the leaves are starting to turn their autumnal hues… which means that the best time of year has finally arrived! The New Haven Free Public Library has all that you need to fully celebrate this Halloween season.   Check out this curated list of books, … Continued

A circular headshot of our new Director, Maria Bernhey, with the text "Congratulations Maria Bernhey, City Librarian and Director."

Meet Our New Director, Maria Bernhey!

We’re proud to announce NHFPL’s Maria Bernhey as our 10th City Librarian and Director! Maria joined the NHFPL team in April 2022 as Public Services Administrator overseeing our 4 community branches as well as Young Minds and Family Learning systemwide. In her first year with us, she’s already led the charge on a great arsenal … Continued