Free Friday Film Series: Laughter is the Best Medicine!

by: Erin Witt, Reference Librarian, Ives Main Branch Looking to beat the heat this July? Visit the New Haven Free Public Library – Ives Main branch every Friday in July at 2 pm for our Free Friday Film Series! The theme for this month is “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Our librarians have selected four … Continued

Our Summer Beach Read Picks!

It’s that season when many begin their annual pilgrimage to local (and distant) beaches and attempt to achieve that summer glow!  What better way to entertain yourself while working on that tan than with a new summer beach read?    Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Happy Place by Emily Henry The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand … Continued

A circular headshot of our new Director, Maria Bernhey, with the text "Congratulations Maria Bernhey, City Librarian and Director."

Meet Our New Director, Maria Bernhey!

We’re proud to announce NHFPL’s Maria Bernhey as our 10th City Librarian and Director! Maria joined the NHFPL team in April 2022 as Public Services Administrator overseeing our 4 community branches as well as Young Minds and Family Learning systemwide. In her first year with us, she’s already led the charge on a great arsenal … Continued