NHFPL Partners with Arts and Ideas to explore Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower
Take a deeper dive into the timely themes of the the citywide One City. One Read selection. Explore topics such as climate change, poverty, Afrofuturism, and more with our micro branches and events. Today, Parable of the Sower is heralded as one of the first major works of climate fiction. It was the winner of … Continued
What is fanfiction and is it worth reading?
By Rose Simpson, Community Technology Librarian Maybe you’ve been in a situation like this before: you just finished a popular young adult novel and you want to read more books like it, but you’ve already read all the similar books the librarians recommend. Or perhaps your favorite series just finished and you’re so excited about … Continued
Live Coding Comes to the NHFPL
The Audiovisual Coding series, led by local composer/programmer Carl Testa, will continue with the next installment on December 6th.
In case you missed it…
Check out some of the awesome building projects patrons made in the Ives Squared Tinker Lab with our Keva Planks! Something new is put out every 2 weeks for drop-in activities. August 16-August 27 will be our Button Makers!
June Happenings / Novedades de Junio
View this month’s Happenings in English and Spanish
Summer Learning starts June 12!
The New Haven Free Public Library Community Summer Learning Program launches on Saturday, June 12 and runs through September 3 at all library locations. The annual Summer Learning Program is designed to advance literacy and transform lives by providing free, fun, family-friendly programs and services all summer long. New features for summer 2021: Participants can … Continued
Virtual Events for All Ages
Events for all ages have gone virtual! It has never been easier to join in the community fun at your library. Join us for craft programs, Take and Make kits, book discussions, story times and more from virtually from anywhere with your computer or smart device. We’ve got something for everyone! View our calendar of … Continued