Service hours will be adjusted at some locations from Monday, 3/3, through Wednesday, 3/5, in preparation for our Mardi Gras Fundraiser. Please check our Service Updates page or social media for more information.

by the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation

Mardi Gras is almost here – have you got your tickets!?

Join us for a night of fun, food, and drinks—all while supporting your public library, a cornerstone of a strong civil society and a thriving democracy.

Honor Local Heroes

Each year at Mardi Gras, the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation honors individuals who have positively impacted the Library and the New Haven community.

This year’s honorees are:

Alder Honda Smith (Ward 30)

Library Champion Award for Community Service

Brad Gallant

Former President, NHFPL Board of Directors | Former Member, NHFPL Foundation Board of Directors

Library Champion Award for Lifetime Achievement

Celebrate the Library

Entertainment provided by local musician Timmy Maia! Dance the night away to the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable evening.

Enjoy Quality Refreshments

Indulge your taste buds with a delicious array of foods that feed your soul with catering by Ricky D’s Rib Shack or visit the cash bar to sip on your favorite beverages by Archie Moore’s!

Brought to You by Our Generous Sponsors!