Library Holiday Closures:

The New Haven Free Public Library will close at all locations on Saturday, October 8 and Monday, October 10 for Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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!

Animation Celebration! Alice

Our popular online film discussion series wraps up with an in-person screening! Get into the Halloween spirit with Czech director Jan Švankmajer's surrealist adaptation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

In-Person Film Screening! - no registration necessary

Monday, October 3, 6 pm | Mitchell

Virtual Film Discussion

Monday, October 17, 7 pm | Zoom

Register for Virtual Discussion

Inklings Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, October 4, 6:30-7:45 pm | Wilson

Join artist, musician, and writer Briana Williams and Arts Paper editor Lucy Gellman for the Inklings Writer's Workshop. Teens and adults are welcome! Made possible with the support of the City of New Haven.

The Social Dilemma Screening and Community Conversation - Special Digital Inclusion Week Event!

Friday, October 7, 2 pm | Ives

We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week with a screening of the 2020 docu-drama The Social Dilemma, followed by a community conversation about the topics addressed in the film. Space is limited and registration is strongly encouraged.

Register

NH Docs! Film Festival Screenings

Thursday, October 13 – Sunday, October 23 | Ives

This 10-day film festival is a popular, annual presentation of outstanding films and film discussions, with Ives Main Library as the primary venue and a selection of filmmakers speaking at the event. Films will be screened throughout the day.

Who's Lived in Your House? Using Land Records and Local Resources to Discover the History of Your Home Online

Saturday, October 22, 10-11 am | Zoom

Join us to discover the history of your home. This program will teach you how to navigate land records to build a timeline of the home's ownership and how to use maps, photos, local histories, and more to help tell your home’s story. Registration is required.

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POUND on the Patio – Cardio Drumming!

Saturday, October 22, 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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Ghosthunters of CT

Saturday, October 22, 12–1 pm | Fair Haven

Get in the mood for Halloween with a presentation by members of the Ghosthunters team. They’ll discuss the gear they use in their pursuit of paranormal activity and past investigations. Join us for some spooky fun. Call about free registration.

True Ghost Stories of Connecticut with Charles Rosenay

Monday, October 24, 6 pm | Mitchell

Come here Charles Rosenay discuss his new book, True Ghost Stories of Connecticut. Hear unbelievable stories from some of CT's best-known paranormal investigators, just in time for Halloween!