New On Shelf – December 2023
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due – A Book to watch out for in December This month, Marian Huggins, Mitchell Branch Manager talks about a title she purchased for her branch. One of the latest books purchased for the Mitchell Branch is The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. I was never truly a horror fan, but the storytelling is … Continued
Ives Squared’s Top Picks for Free Creative Software
For anyone who wants to work on a creative project on a computer, there’s a lot of options for software they can use. Some of the most popular programs can get rather pricy. Thankfully, there are many free options as well, and they can deliver results just as good as the expensive ones. Here’s a few recommendations for free creative software you might want to try.
NH Docs Returns to NHFPL for 8th Year of Partnership
The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) is proud to partner with the New Haven Documentary Film Festival (NH Docs) for our 8th consecutive year, bringing local communities citywide a chance to view hundreds of documentaries on a wide array of topics across eleven days–all free of charge! We have a lot to celebrate this year, … Continued
Find Funding Opportunities That Fit Your Nonprofit or Business Needs!
An Introduction to Foundation Directory Online by Jerry Boccia Are you a grant applicant looking for funding for your nonprofit organization or business? Candid’s Foundation Directory Online (FDO) can help you find potential funders and streamline your grant search process! As a grant applicant, one of the biggest challenges you may face is finding funders that … Continued
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Doing Harm: Discussing Gender Bias in Medicine with Maya Dusenbery
Written by Rory Martorana It’s no secret that medical research has historically focused on cisgender Caucasian males. What happens to everyone else when medical symptoms present differently in their gender or race? Maya Dusenbery explores this in her book, Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and … Continued
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Lessons on Social Commentary and Censorship From Russian Literary Classics
Written by Julia Chamberlain In March of 2022, the University of Milano-Bicocca canceled a planned course in Russian literature as an act of protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although the university quickly reversed its decision, the debate alone points to a disquieting comfort with censorship. No one can doubt the sincerity of the … Continued