November is Native American Heritage Month

November is a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Native Alaskans. It can also be a time to learn more about the Native peoples of Connecticut and to recognize that we are living on the traditional lands of the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Niantic, Quinnipiac, and many others.

You can check out books and visit our local history room to do research. The Connecticut State Library has also created a resource page if you are interested in taking a deeper look.

Library Holiday Closures:

The New Haven Free Public Library will close at all locations on Friday, November 11 for  Veterans’ Day and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving.

For all our 2022 holiday hours, please refer to our Holiday Closings.

Featured Adult Events

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

History, Health & Humanities: Community Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 pm | Wilson

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm | Wilson

History, Health, and Humanities (HHH) is a discussion group that brings together community members, medical students, residents, and anyone else interested in discussing the social and political history of medicine and its impact on our lives today. Join us to discuss the relationship between patients' and providers' anger and medical care. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, first come - first serve.

Internet Basics

Thursday, November 3, 5:30 pm | Ives

Join Adult Services Librarian Samantha Bailey for an hour-long computer course that covers the structure, usage, and nature of the internet. Time for questions to follow. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Space is limited and registration is required.

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The Haven String Quartet

Saturday, November 5, 11 am | Mitchell

The Haven String Quartet are not only world-class musicians but are also teachers at Music Haven, the non-profit music education program here in New Haven. Come out and hear them perform as they bring outstanding chamber music to New Haven neighborhoods.

Getting A Good Night’s Sleep: Presented by Soleil Acupuncture + Naturopathic Wellness

Monday, November 7,  6 pm | Ives

Join Dr. Lyndsey Maher of Soleil Acupuncture + Naturopathic Wellness to learn more about sleep hygiene and how to achieve a more restful night's sleep.  

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The Importance of Focus in a World of Distraction

Monday, November 7, 6 pm | Mitchell

Do you want more out of life? Do you find yourself distracted? Do you wish you could be more focused and achieve more? Former illusionist, Greg Dwyer will show you how to create real magic in your life for getting more of what you desire.

What Probate Court Means to You

Monday, November 14, 6 pm | Mitchell

As Judge Clifton Graves nears the end of his Probate Court Tenure, he'll be visiting Mitchell Library to discuss how wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and other probate matters affect New Haven residents.

Democracy in America

Join us for the fifth year of this monthly virtual discussion series with renowned academic minds. Presented in partnership with Public Humanities at Yale.

Spaces for Democracy: The Goffe Street Armory as Civic Infrastructure

Tuesday, November 15, 7 pm  | Zoom

Matthew Jacobson, Sterling Professor of American Studies and History, in discussion with Elihu Rubin, Associate Professor of Urbanism at the Yale School of Architecture with a secondary appointment in American Studies.

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Humanist Association of Connecticut Book Discussion
Reads Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America

Saturday, November 19, 2:30-4:30 pm | Wilson

Join a monthly book club hosted by the Humanist Association of Connecticut and discuss great books. All are welcome!

POUND on the Patio – Cardio Drumming!

Saturday, November 26, 11 am | Ives

Our popular fitness class returns in response to popular demand! POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. This class is designed for all fitness levels and those new to POUND. Wear comfortable exercise clothes and sneakers. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move inside the building.

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