The Switchboard is the welcoming front door for individuals to connect their interests to opportunities, services, databases, and resources inside and outside the Library.
Rose Simpson Community Technology Librarian
rsimpson@nhfpl.org, 203-946-8130 x 326
Wun Wong Business & Nonprofit Librarian
wwong@nhfpl.org, 203-946-8130 x 336
Kenzie Morrison Library Technical Assistant.
mmorrison@nhfpl.org
George Gost Library Aide
ggost@nhfpl.org
Collab at ReSET aims to provide entrepreneurs with impactful, rigorous business support using a compassionate, fundamentally heart-centered approach so that they can build good businesses, create economic power, and shape their communities for themselves and their families. Get one-on-one advice about obtaining capital, mentorship, and other resources for entrepreneurs based in Connecticut. For more information about Collab, visit collabnewhaven.org. Set an appointment
The Community Economic Development Fund is a mission-driven, nonprofit, Connecticut economic development organization. They provide business loans in disadvantaged communities defined by the state. In other Connecticut municipalities, they lend to business borrowers with household incomes below the state median.
CEDF offers a number of free webinars. Check out the recordings here!
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is a philanthropic institution that was established in 1928 and is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States. They also run grant and funding opportunities throughout the year, including the annual Great Give in May. Many local non-profits, such as NHFPL's Foundation, work with them in some capacity.
The Community Foundation offers a number of low-cost and free workshops. Check them out here! Please note that some of these classes may have a fee involved.
NXTHVN is a new national arts model that empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem. Supported by intergenerational mentorship, cross-sector collaboration, and local engagement, NXTHVN accelerates the careers of the next generation and fosters retention of professional art talent while helping catalyze New Haven into a world-class, sustainable arts community.
NXTHVN offers free events as well as fellowship and apprenticeship opportunities for artists. Check them out here!
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE has a mentor for you. Easily request a mentor to help you start, grow, or transition your business today!
SCORE offers a number of free webinars. Check them out here.
Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help women thrive in business. They believe that when desire, education, and preparation come together, opportunities are created, ideas are ignited, and economies are expanded.
WBDC offers some classes online. You can find them here. Please note that some of these classes may have a fee involved.
Creative Arts Workshop (CAW) is a nonprofit regional center for creativity that has served the Greater New Haven area since 1961. As an anchor institution located in the heart of the award-winning Audubon Arts District, CAW offers a wide range of visual arts classes and engagement in creativity in its own three-story building with fully-equipped studios in eight disciplines, and an active exhibition and public programming schedule. More than 1,800 adults and young people enroll annually in the more than 400 courses offered by Creative Arts Workshop, while over 1000 visitors enjoy the free exhibitions and public programs in its destination galleries throughout the year. CAW’s classes are open to students of all ages and levels of experience.
MakeHaven, Inc. is a not-for-profit, membership-driven organization, gathering place workshop for makers, creators, tinkerers, and dreamers. The environment supports the development of and collaboration on a wide variety of projects, including prototyping, fabrication, mechanics, electronics, crafts, art, and woodworking. Through free public events, skill-building workshops, and the independent projects of our membership, MakeHaven enables people to make things.
Are you interested in enhancing your skills on machines not available in Ives Squared? Find out more information here!