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New Haven Free Public Library Happenings March 2023

Schools and Libraries

February 24, 2023

From: New Haven Free Public Library - Ives

Featured Adult Events

Click here to see ALL upcoming adult programming on our calendar!

We're upgrading our item discovery platform!

Our new online catalog, Vega Discover, will launch Wednesday, March 1.

Vega Discover incorporates "roll-ups," which show multiple editions of items (including online content from our apps!) in one search result for easier, more efficient searching.  Users will also be able to check out a Hoopla or Overdrive title right within Vega. Don't want to wait? Click on the logo above to take it for a test drive!

Connecticut's African American Heroines

Saturday, March 4, 11 am-12 pm | Ives

Join Louisa Lacurci and Regina Rush-Kittle for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame to learn about some of Connecticut’s most remarkable African American heroines.

Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Logo

Urban Life Experience Book Discussion: Angela Davis: An Autobiography

Saturday, March 4, 12-1:30 pm | Wilson

Angela Davis is a political activist and author. This month we discuss her autobiography.

Angela Davis: An Autobiography

StatueFest: Women's Writing Workshop

Saturdays, March 4, 11, and 18, 12-2 pm | Mitchell

Join Janis Astor Del Valle for a FREE, monologue-writing workshop that explores and celebrates the rich herstory of New Haven. For all women and women-identifying residents.

Preview of Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles - Presented by Yale Repertory Theatre

Tuesday, March 7, 6-7:30 pm | Wilson

Thursday, March 9, 5:30-7 pm | Fair Haven

Come sit and chat with Yale Rep Theatre representatives about the newest show, Mojada, which will start March 10th through April 1st of 2023.

Mojada a Medea in Los Angeles

Intro to Computers

Thursday, March 9, 5:30-7 pm | Ives

Here’s your chance to learn how to use a computer step-by-step. This is a 1 hour all-ages event followed by Q&A and hands on assistance.

Healthy Eating on a Budget Workshop

Monday, March 13, 11 am-12 pm | Fair Haven

Join our friends from Fair Haven Community Health as they discuss how you can shop smart and plan healthy meals that fit your bottom line.

Fair Haven Community Health Care: Emotional Eating Workshop

Monday, March 20, 3-4 pm | Fair Haven

Join our friends from Fair Haven Community Health as they discuss how to gain control of emotional eating habits as we enter the Spring time of revitalization.

Animation Celebration! Birdboy: The Forgotten Children

Monday, March 20, 7-8 pm | ZOOM

Watch the film on your own before the meeting, then bring your thoughts and opinions to our lively discussion! 

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Birdboy: The Forgotten Children

Yale's New Haven Hiring Initiative Community Conversation

Wednesday, March 22, 5-7:45 pm | Stetson

Learn about the New Haven Hiring Initiative, how to apply for Yale opportunities using STARS, and meet our partners, New Haven Works.  

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