NEW HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LBIRARY
Happenings
March 2014 
Let the good times ROLL
at the Library’s 14th annual
Mardi Gras
Gala & Silent Auction!
Tuesday, March 4,5:30-9:30 pm
at Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St.
Don’t miss the fun! Click here for full details!
Specials at Ives Main Library, 133 Elm Street
Afghan Post: One Soldier’s Correspondence from
America’s Forgotten War
a military memoir by Adrian Bonenberger
Saturday, Mar. 1, 3-4 pm
After seven years in the Army Infantry, where he reached the rank of Captain, Adrian Bonenberger resigned his commission in 2012 in order to pursue a writing career. He is a contributor to blogs in The New York Times and
Commonweal. Read his recent Washington Postop ed piece here.
8th annual celebration of the personal essay
with author Anne Fadiman and her students
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 6-7 pm
Anne Fadiman has been Yale’s Francis Writer-in-Residence since 2005. She is the author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and two essay collections, Ex Libris and At Large and At Small. She will read from her introduction to The Opposite of Loneliness, a forthcoming collection by her late student Marina Keegan ’12.
This year’s students include Eric Boodman, Sarah Maslin and Daniel Stern.
Remembering Pete Seeger
Saturday, Mar. 8, 1-4:30 pm
1 pm Warm up with a film: Pete Seeger, The Power of Song (93 min.) Seeger helped introduce America to its own musical heritage, devoting his life to using the power of song as a force for social change.
2:30 pm Folksingers Open Mic We’ll provide the mic, you bring your instrument of choice, and we’ll celebrate the memory of Pete Seeger in the best way, with live music! Sign up begins at 1 pm. NHFPL Librarian Sam Perduta will MC.
la guitarra passionata
classical guitar performance by Katrin Endrikat
Saturday, Mar. 15, 3-4 pm
Program includes works by Barrios, Tansman, Berkley, Bach and Albéniz.
Endrikat has won many prizes in national competitions in Germany and Canada. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Music in Guitar Performance at Yale University School of Music.
Seminar: ADA Compliance for Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 4-6 pm
Atty. Michelle Duprey, Director of the Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities for the City of New Haven, takes the guesswork out of the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn what the law really requires! No charge, but please register to attend:sgodfrey@nhfpl.org or 203-946-8130 x 211.
March is Women’s History Month
Saturday, Mar. 22
Film screening 3-4 pm, followed by discussion facilitated by Ann Froines,
a founder and teacher in the Women’s Studies Program at University of Massachusetts Boston 1974-2002.
Celebrate the legacy! Preview the film here.
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS 2014
This series of free monthly talks on scientific issues of current interest is presented by Yale Science Diplomats.
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 6:30-8 pm
Life Finds a Way: Origins on Earth, in space and in the womb . Speakers include Andy Chen, Erin Heim and Sandy Hernandez.
Young Minds
at Ives Main Library
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!
Saturday, March 1, 2-3 pm
Birthday cake, story time, Cat-in-the-Hat Masks…Fun!!
Bedtime Workshop for Parents
Saturday, March 8, 1-2:30 pm
With music and storytelling by Eshu Bumpus and Teresa Whitaker.
A CT Humanities Book Voyager Program.
Register at 203-946-8129
Teen Tech Week is March 10-14
Computer Autopsy Programs will be offered at each branch: take apart a dead computer and make something cool out of the pieces.
March 14, 3:30-4:30. Pi Day at Ives: all ages Instagram contest reception. Contest winners get prizes, we’ll have a speaker from Yale … and pie (pi, get it?)!
Saturday, March 15, 11 am-noon
Enjoy Irish crafts, music and snacks!
at Wilson Branch Library
Thursday, March 27, 4-6pm
Super Sized Lego
Building Party
Help construct the world’s largest single LEGO piece! Adults with junior engineers and builders can get inspired by viewing “World’s Largest,” a documentary by local filmmaker Lizzy Donius. Kids: Wear old clothes and boots–it’s gonna get messy!
at Mitchell Branch Library
Saturday, March 1, 3 pm
Pre-St. Patricks’ Day Concert
All ages are invited to join musician Liz McNicholl for an interactive hour of song, dance, Irish folklore and crafts for kids. Bring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed treat
to share at our potluck Irish Tea to follow!
Thursday, March 6, 4 pm
Happy Purim
Traveling storyteller LJ Ross helps us get ready for Purim, the happiest of all Jewish holidays, with stories, sing-alongs, and crafts. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven.
at Fair Haven Branch Library
Thursday, March 6, 1 pm
4000 Miles: a Community Conversation
Bitsie Clark of Home Haven leads a discussion of Amy Herzog’s play, 4000 miles. The play, which deals with family relationships and intergenerational divides, is now on stage at Long Wharf Theatre. 203-946-8115
at Ives Main Library
Domestic Workers
of New England
a photo advocacy project
by Mario Quiroz
Curated by Johnes Ruta
On view through March
Reception Wednesday,
Mar. 19, 5-7 pm
Photographer Mario Quiroz’ exhibit supports legislative passage of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which addresses current gaps in legal protection for domestic workers, including working conditions, living wage, sick days, vacation and job injuries. “It’s just common sense to take care of those who take care of our families,” he says.
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.
Featured electronic resources
Have you checked out BookFlix and TrueFlix yet?
These two online resources engage primary studentsand reinforce core reading skills. They pair fiction and nofiction books from Scholastic with classic Weston Woods videos to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding.
Children can read on any library computer or from home by using their NHFPL library card. There are picture books, easy readers, and non-fiction titles. The books can be read on the screen page-by-page or you can click to watch an animated book-video.There are hundreds of wonderful books to explore–click on the pictures to get started!
Complete details about these and other library activities may be found on our website.Have a community event you’d like to add to our Community Calendar? Click here.
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