
Ives Squared Happenings
October Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab

Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week at the New Haven Free Public Library
Celebrated annually, Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is dedicated to making sure that all individuals can participate in the digital world, regardless of ability, age, race, gender, or zip code. This year, Digital Inclusion Week runs from October 2-6, 2023, are we can’t wait to celebrate! Here’s what’s happening at NHFPL: Affordable Connectivity Program Kickoff with … Continued

Ives Squared Happenings
September Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab

Celebrate Welcome Week with the NHFPL!
Welcome Week is September 16-23, 2023 September is Library Card Sign-up month and Hispanic Heritage month! We’re celebrating by welcoming the community into our branches to meet our new City Librarian and Director, Maria Bernhey, and participate in our many programs and initiatives. Come to one or more of our Open Houses, sign up for … Continued

August 2023 Happenings
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Ives Squared Happenings
August Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab

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

Ives Squared Happenings
July Programming for Exchange and Tinker Lab

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