Fair Haven Branch Library will be closed from August 7-28, 2026. Please watch our “Service Updates” page for additional updates. | La succursal de la biblioteca Fair Haven permanecerá cerrada del 7 al 28 de agosto de 2026. Por favor, consulte nuestra página de “Actualizaciones de servicios” para obtener más información.
A large red metal sculpture sits on a platform. A green diamond is behind it. 4 large circles on the diamond show the map of new haven peaking through.

Explore New Haven’s Public Arts Scene

New Haven has a vibrant history of Public Art, from the monuments and memorials built after the Civil War to artwork funded by the Depression-Era Public Works Art Projects, the CETA Program (1970s), the Percent for Art Program (1980s), and the ongoing Straight Up Art Program.   New Haven’s story is still being told through public art, and once you start noticing it, you see art everywhere. Here’s a 30-minute Art Walk starting at City Hall and ending at the Ives Main Library, with a couple of … Continued

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Ives Squared Summer Art Series

Unleash Your Creativity this Summer at Ives Main Library! Join us on Saturdays this June for an immersive art series! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a budding creative soul, there’s something for everyone. Paulette Rosen is the head of the Book Arts Department at Creative Arts Workshop. She is a lifelong artist and teaches … Continued