All Library locations will be closed through the weekend for the Easter holiday beginning Friday, 4/18. We will reopen for our regular hours on Monday, 4/21. Todas las bibliotecas permanecerán cerradas durante el fin de semana por las vacaciones de Pascua, a partir del viernes 18 de abril. Reabriremos en nuestro horario habitual el lunes 21 de abril.

Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity with the New Haven Free Public Library

Libraries play an important role in promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Neurodiversity is no exception. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the differences in human brains and behavior. Neurodivergence includes a variety of different conditions including but not limited to ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Since April is Autism Acceptance Month, let’s take a moment to highlight some of our programs and services that benefit the neurodivergent community in New Haven.

Check Out Guyanese Authors at the Ives Branch!

To kick off Black History Month, the New Haven Free Public Library has partnered up with the Ely Center of Contemporary Art to create a Guyanese author display to coincide with the Ely Center’s Stanwyck Cromwell exhibit opening this month!  Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a small Caribbean country located in the … Continued