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Ives Squared

Ives Squared, a new center for innovation and collaboration at the main downtown library that opened summer 2018. As an anchor institution in the Elm City Innovation Collaborative (ECIC), Ives Squared is designed to inspire and augment the vibrant civic and entrepreneurial culture of the New Haven community with the Tinker Lab, a makerspace; the Exchange, for co-working, entrepreneurship, and small business development; the Switchboard, for in-person questions and information; and a Café.

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ives squared at a glance

  • Switchboard

    The welcoming front door for individuals to connect their interests to opportunity, services, databases and resources inside and outside the Library.

  • Tinker Lab

    The Tinker Lab provides the training and tools for experimentation and an introduction to the world of creating and making.

  • Exchange

    The Exchange offers an entrepreneurial and social space for collaboration and co-working around business, civic, and community issues.

  • Take & Make Kits Available

    Request a kit with everything you need to make a new project.

  • CIR/EIR

    Meet our featured Creative-in-Residence and Entrepreneur-in-Residence to help get you inspired.

  • Digital ToolBox

    Access online databases for all of your business and creative needs.

  • Certifications

    Get certified in a variety of skills directly from Ives Squared.

  • Events

    Explore our events and the Orchid Cafe.

  • Build an App

    Join full-stack developer Page Swanson to learn the basics of computer programming.

Get Inspired

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Check out the Ives Squared Policy here.

The Café and patio are currently closed. We look forward to re-opening The Orchid Cafe soon.   Stay tuned for information here.

 

 

Hours, Phone & Address

Ives Squared is in the Ives Main Library at 133 Elm Street and is open during the following business hours:

monday

10am - 4:30pm

tuesday

10am - 4:30pm

wednesday

10am - 4:30pm

thursday

10am - 4:30pm

friday

10am - 4:30pm

saturday

10am - 4:30pm

If you have any questions you can call 203.946.8130 ext.140

Ives Squared is made possible with support from: