Happenings FEBRUARY 2014
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NHFPL marks
Black History Month
Saturday, Feb. 1, THREE FILM TRIBUTES TO NELSON MANDELA.
Discussion follows last screening. At Ives Main Library
2:30 pm Righteous Man: Nelson Mandela and the Jews of South Africa
3 pm Mandela and Fidel 
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2 pm, in Children's Room, Ives Main Library
Mark Ingraham discusses and performs on a variety of early African American musical instruments. Presented as part of "Take Your Child To the Library Day"
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 pm Film and discussion: The Life of Marcus Garvey, presented in cooperation with The Golden Hour . At Stetson Branch Library.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-5 pm 1st Annual Black History Month Family Celebration: Africa Is Me! with African dance class, drumming circle, arts, and documentaries.
At Stetson Branch Library. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6-8 pm Film: The Life of Nelson Mandela, presented in cooperation with The Golden Hour. At Stetson Branch Library.  Saturday, Feb. 22, 3-4 pm Dramatic reenactment of the life of Elizabeth Keckly (1818-1907), one-woman show presented by actor Stephanie Jackson of the East Haddam Stage Co. The Called Me Lizzy...From Slavery To the White House.
At Ives Main Library. RSVP 203-946-8835. Monday, Feb. 24, 6-8 pm Black History Month Short Story and Poetry Readings by George Providence II and other local authors.
At Mitchell Branch Library.
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Isn't It Romantic?
Celebrate the season of romance with music at Ives Main Library
Saturday, Feb. 8, 3-4 pm The Harris-Roane Duo return, this time to perform their Valentine Cabaret. Song stylist Julie Harris and guitarist Stephen Roane present classic love songs from the Great American Songbook. No charge | refreshments | RSVP 203-946-8835 |
 Ives Main Library, Children's Dept.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 1 pm
All ages! Stories, Valentine's craft, sweets, and film.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Feb. School Vacation activities galore! Click here for details!
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at the branches
Fair Haven Branch Library  203-946-8115
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2-4 pm Film: El Super.
Warmhearted spin on the plight of Cuban exiles in old, cold New York. Filmed on location in Spanish.
Mitchell Branch Library 203-946-8117
Mondays, 6-8 pm Noisy Knitters. Bring your own needles and yarn and join the Noisy Knitters. Beginners always welcome.
Thursdays in February, 4:30-5:30 pm Beginner and intermediate guitar lessons given by a local musician. $5 per lesson, BYO instrument. Space is limited! Register at 203-946-8117. Ages 10 to adult.
Wilson Branch Library 203-946-2228
Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 am-5pm All-day screening of "The Hill," local filmmaker Lisa Molomot's documentary about a 1998 case of eminent domain in New Haven's Hill neighborhood, when many low-income residents had their homes condemned to build a new magnet school. Ms. Molomot will be on hand for a Q & A at 2 pm.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-2:30 pm New Haven Youth Forum on Higher-Stakes Testing. Youth and parents welcome to discuss the impact of testing on learning and student wellbeing in CT public schools. Sponsored by Central CT State University. phoenix@my.ccsu.edu
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 Wellness at Ives Main Library
Wednesdays, 1-2 pm Library Yoga, with various instructors. $5, bring your own mat.
Saturdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Tai Chi
with Kathleen Brenner, $8, drop-ins welcome.
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Free Computer instruction 
Jobseekers, elders and Spanish speakers are invited to discover our many opportunities to learn more about computer technology.
Click here for a full description of classes available at our branches.
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Save the date!!
New Haven Free Public Library
MARDI GRAS
Gala and Silent Auction
Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-9:30 pm
at Ives Main Library
Live music, great food and wine, silent auction...
Don't miss this fabulous annual event and BIG fundraiser for your favorite library! Visit our website for details! |
Featured electronic resource
Overdrive Media Console.
Download eBooks and audiobooks from your library to your Windows 8 device! Click the logo for details!
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These are just highlights of many library events throughout the month. For full details visit our website or call 203-946-8835. New Haven Free Public Library
unleashing potential, creating community
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