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
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
Are You Ready for Election Day?
Your vote is your voice! Read on for what you need to know about voting in New Haven!
80th Anniversary of D-Day
Today, 6 June 2024, marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, France. The Allied invasion of Western Europe saw simultaneous landings of American, British, and Canadian forces totaling almost 150,000 along five beachheads in Normandy (Omaha, Sword, Utah, Juno, and Gold Beach). Faced with changing weather and heavy fire from German forces, this … Continued
Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity with the New Haven Free Public Library
Libraries play an important role in promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Neurodiversity is no exception. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the differences in human brains and behavior. Neurodivergence includes a variety of different conditions including but not limited to ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Since April is Autism Acceptance Month, let’s take a moment to highlight some of our programs and services that benefit the neurodivergent community in New Haven.
Native American Heritage Month
by Jeff Williams | Adult Services Librarian November is a month for celebrating Native American Heritage. New Haven Free Public Library has created the following annotated list of online resources to recognize this occasion and to provide a starting point for exploration: Image Credits:
Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week at the New Haven Free Public Library
Celebrated annually, Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is dedicated to making sure that all individuals can participate in the digital world, regardless of ability, age, race, gender, or zip code. This year, Digital Inclusion Week runs from October 2-6, 2023, are we can’t wait to celebrate! Here’s what’s happening at NHFPL: Affordable Connectivity Program Kickoff with … Continued
September is Update Your Resume Month!
By: Erin Witt, Adult Services Librarian | Ives Main Library Whether you are an active job seeker or casually looking for a different opportunity, take some time this September to update your resume! Taking a look with fresh eyes can give you a new perspective on what your resume needs to shine. Find ways to … Continued
Celebrating Black Actors from the Golden Age of Cinema
As we enter further into the 21st century, actors who lit up screens during cinema’s Golden Age transition from living legends into legends of time gone by.
The Results are in for the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards
by Jennifer Gargiulo, Manager, Ives Squared It’s that time of year again, where Goodreads bombards it’s users with requests to vote on the Goodreads Choice Awards. Now, I’m all for book awards…I have even participated in and chaired awards committees. So while I’m not super fond of the way this particular award is selected, in … Continued