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Mission Statement:
The New Haven Free Public Library serves as a resource to provide information, education and recreation to the citizens of the City of New Haven. It lends books, offers timely, accurate reference services, and provides learning resources to support diverse educational goals for the out-of-school citizen. The Library consists of five facilities: the Main Library and the Fair Haven, Mitchell, Stetson and Wilson branches. The Library is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. This body is charged with establishing and enforcing the rules and regulations for the management, protection, preservation of library property, and with hiring the City Librarian.
Recent News
Help Us Bridge the Digital Divide in CT
Great news! The State just released a plan to make sure everyone in Connecticut has the tech tools they need to thrive in the digital age. The Connecticut Everyone Connected Plan is all about getting folks online, from providing affordable internet…
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared Programs and Office Hours for January 2024
January Happenings Ives Squared Mobile Switchboard Join the staff of Ives Squared as they bring the switchboard to the branches! Learn about the resources available through Ives Squared and other community organizations, explore what you…
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library YMFL and Teen Happenings - January 2024
Three Kings Day/Día de los Reyes Magos Thursday, January 4, 3-4:30 pm | Wilson Join us for the annual 3 Kings Day Celebration at Wilson! The 3 Kings will be here to give gifts to children 0-18 and the library will have crafts, refreshments…
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library Happenings - January 2024
Mindfulness Matters Mondays, January 8, 22, and 29, 10:30-11:30 am | Wilson Lead by Prabha Makayee, a long-time practitioner and facilitator of mindfulness events in CT. Together with peers practice dropping the labels & tuning into yourself. …
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library Happenings - December 2023
Featured Adult Events Click here to see ALL upcoming adult programming on our calendar! Beginner Watercolor Painting Workshop Mondays, December 4 and 11, 6-7:30 pm | Mitchell Sign up at the circulation desk for this two-part painting…
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library YMFL and Teen Happenings - December 2023
Music Haven String Quartet Concert with Students: Peter and the Wolf Saturday, December 2, 11 am-12 pm | Fair Haven Our friends at Music Haven will have a family-friendly performance of Peter and the Wolf. Come enjoy the timeless music with…
Read More »New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared Programs and Office Hours for December 2023
Click Here to view the New Haven Free Public Library Ives Squared Programs and Office Hours for December 2023.
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