Due to facilities work at the Ives Main Library, browsing on the first floor will be limited to new releases and the Ives Squared collection on Tuesday, April 14. Debido a mejoras en las instalaciones de la Biblioteca Principal Ives, la consulta directa en el primer piso se limitará a las novedades y a la colección Ives Squared el martes 14 de abril.
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Ives Squared

Ives Squared is a center for innovation and collaboration at the Ives Main 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.

Ives Squared at a glance

  • Ives Squared Switchboard logo Switchboard

    The Switchboard is the welcoming front door for individuals to connect their interests to opportunities, 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 logo Exchange

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

  • Library of Things

    Discover the NHFPL’s Library of Things—a hub for borrowing unique, nontraditional items that go beyond books, media, and eResources! From everyday essentials to specialized tools, it’s your go-to destination for items you can borrow and enjoy at home.

  • Memory Lab Logo New Haven Memory Lab

    The New Haven Memory Lab empowers New Haven residents to preserve their personal, family, and organizational archives for future generations.

  • Cartoon image of a toolbox with creative tools inside that says "digital toolbox" Digital ToolBox

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

Get Inspired

Find more information on how to contact us, policies, and The Cafe

We’d love to hear from you!   

Check out the Ives Squared Policy here.

Find all library policies here.

The Café is an ideal spot for networking and social gatherings offering beverages and snacks to relax and recharge as well as a patio overlooking the New Haven Green.

The Café is currently closed, however, patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drink into the space. We hope to re-opening the space soon.

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 - 7:30pm

tuesday

10am - 7:30pm

wednesday

10am - 7:30pm

thursday

10am - 7:30pm

friday

10am - 4:30pm

saturday

10am - 4:30pm

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

Ives Squared was made possible with support from: