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June is Arts Month at New Haven Free Public Library!
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Highlights this month...visit nhfpl.org for full schedule!
Events are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
At Ives Main (203-946-8835)
Saturday, June 1, 2-4 pm--Art Reception: paintings of Kristina Zallinger, curated by Johnes Ruta.
Saturday, June 8, 2 pm--The AVENGERS
(2012, PG)
Saturday, June 15, 2-3pm--
Bari Koral Concert & Summer Reading Kickoff on New Haven Green.
Call 203-946-8129 for details.
Thursday, June 20, 6-7:30 pm--Writing Workshop with
Sandi Kahn Shelton. $5 at door. Register by calling the library at 203-946-8835.
with artist Gregory Maichack. $30 includes professional materials; easels provided. Register here.
Monday, June 24, 6-7:30 pm--Hasan Jabareen, founder of the Legal Center for Arab Mnority Rights in Israel, provides context for Eyal Sivan's 2012 documentary, Common State. 
June 25, 6-7:30 pm-- Stand Our Ground Poetry Reading with Bolade Akintolayo, Ewuare X. Osayande, Shaunda Holloway (Sekai), others.
Saturday, June 29,
3-4 pm--Tea with Cole Porter.Vocalist Julie Harris, guitarist Stephen Roane and David Childs on keyboard perform classic tunes from the popular American composer.
Enjoy iced tea, lemonade and cookies
with the whole family!
Ongoing activities include computer classes, ESL, Tai Chi, Library Yoga, teen gaming club, chess clubs for adults and children, and much more! Details here.
At Fair Haven Branch (203-946-8115)
Saturday, June 1, 1 pm--Stage. Page. Engage. A community conversation about race and New Haven real estate, with local historians Tom Ficklin and Colin Caplan bringing it to the neighborhood. A screening of A Raisin in the Sun (1961) on June 15 at 4 pm provides the background to Long Wharf's current production of Clybourne
Park. 
Friday, June 21, 6-8:30 pm--Soup & Cinema: The Perfect Game (2009), based on a true story about a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico, the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
At Mitchell Branch (203-946-8117)
Art Exhibit of masks created by students at Davis Street School--inspired by children's books. Reception will be held on June 15 at 1 pm.  Musician Rick Goldin will lead an interactive concert for families on Monday, June 10, at 6:30 pm, followed by the release of live ladybugs into the flower garden outside the library.
At Wilson Branch (203-946-2228)
 Make your own music with our new Baby Grand Wurlizer! There's no charge to use this instrument--just call us to reserve your time!
Please visit our website for details about these events and our many ongoing programs for all ages at all branches.
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Please help us serve you better!
The New Haven Free Public Library is conducting a survey to learn how we can better meet the needs of our customers. Will you please take a few minutes to tell us how you use the Library, and offer suggestions for improvement?
Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card ( from your choice of Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or Target).
If you have questions about this survey, please email SurveysOPG@orgpg.com. Thank you in advance for helping us improve our services!
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Question?
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Carol Brown
cbrown@nhfpl.org
203-946-8835
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