Happenings
November 2016
Adult Programming
A monthly selection of upcoming NHFPL events, classes and community collaborations at our five locations and beyond.
Ives
133 Elm
Street
203.946.8130
Fair Haven
182 Grand Avenue
203.946.8115
Mitchell
37 Harrison Street
203.946.8117
Stetson
200 Dixwell Avenue
203.946.8119
Wilson
303 Washington Avenue
203.946.2228
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This month in Happenings…
From NHFPL
Featured November Events
Film Screenings & Discussions
Collection Connection
NHFPL Galleries
Inside NHFPL
Ongoing Classes
Events from Our Community
Coming Attractions
From NHFPL
Tuesday, November 8, 2-3 pm | Wilson
Wednesday, November 9, 4-5 pm | Mitchell
Thursday, November 10, 4-5 pm Ives
Monday, November 21, 5-6 pm | Fair Haven
Monday, November 28, 5-6 pm | Stetson
City Librarian Martha Brogan tours each of the New Haven Free Public Libraries to hear directly from neighborhood residents about library programs and services. Join us and share your thoughts! Light refreshments will fuel the conversation.
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We need your New Haven photos!
The New Haven Free Public Library and local artist Rashmi are teaming up for Celebrate New Haven: A Collaborative City-Wide Photo Collage, a community art project open to the public that will be on display at all 5 library locations.
This is your opportunity to submit a photo into this larger mosaic of images from across New Haven’s neighborhoods. New and old photographs of New Haven are welcome! Rashmi will print all photographs for inclusion in the community collage.
Visit www.NHFPL.org/CelebrateNewHaven for more information and to learn about the upcoming collage workshops from January-April 2017 at all NHFPL locations!
Click your New Haven Free Public Library or neighborhood of choice to email your photos to Rashmi!
Featured November Events
Free CT State Forums on Long-Term Care Insurance & Retirement Planning
Tuesday, November 1, 6 pm | Wilson
If you are seeking information on how to plan for future long-term care costs, you will want to attend one of the public forums, “The Missing Link in Retirement Planning – Why and When to Consider Long-Term Care Insurance” by the State’s Office of Policy and Management’s Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care. To register for the program, please call 1-800-547-3443 or register online at www.ctpartnership.org and click on the Public Forum link.
Hungrytown Concert with Vermont folk musicians Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson
Wednesday, November 2, 5:30 pm | Ives
After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson–otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown–have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting. Learn more.
Christmas in Connecticut with Chris “Big Dog” Davis
Thursday, November 3, 5 – 8 pm | Stetson
Two time Grammy nominated producer Chris “Big Dog” Davis hosts his official CD release party at Stetson Library! Chris will share his journey from his humble beginnings in Waterbury, CT in the hopes of inspiring youth through his words and music. Artists from the CD will also be performing. Please come out and join us in celebrating this incredible talent.
Splendors of Scandinavia, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland
Saturday, November 5, 2 pm | Mitchell
Jay Bhandary is an international traveler with interests in world cultures and nature photography. He, along with his wife Hilkka Bhandary, recently traveled in Denmark, Norway and Iceland and will share their captivating photos.
Diva’s Digest Book Club
Wednesdays, November 8 & 23, 6-7:30 pm | Stetson
Diva’s Digest is Stetson’s all-women book club. Please come in to sign up.
Music Haven Studio Recital
Wednesdays, Nov. 9 & 23, 6-7:30 pm | Stetson
Music Haven provides free instruments, group classes, individual music lessons, and ensemble and leadership development opportunities to young people (ages 6-18) from low-income New Haven neighborhoods. Join us for a musical performance from some of their students!
Gift of Giving with the Gift of a Song by Mae Gibson-Brown
Wednesday, November 9, 5 – 7 pm | Stetson
Join us in the gift of giving. There will be arts and crafts, entertainments and music. Free hats, gloves, and scarves for children. Sponsored by Nehemiah’s Day Outreach.
Writer’s Group
Monday, November 14, 5-6 pm | Wilson
Have you always wanted to write but felt like you didn’t know where to start? Is writing what you do best? Have a story you’ve been trying to finish but need a little moral support? Just need an idea to get started? Join us!
How to Apply for a Job at Yale
Thursday, November 17, 12-1 pm | Wilson
Wednesday, November 30, 12-1 pm | Ives
Yale is committed to strengthening economic growth in New Haven – by helping to build a solid, well-trained workforce. Currently, over 5,000 Yale staff members live and work in New Haven; last year the University made a commitment to hire 1,000 New Haven residents by April 2019. Representatives from Yale University visit New Haven libraries to discuss the hiring process, share helpful tips and answer questions about working at Yale.
November is National Adoption Month!
Thursday, November 17, 5:00 | Fair Haven
Monday, November 21, 6 pm | Mitchell
Mike Howard, New Haven resident and educator, will share the story of his adoption, and the impact it has made on his life.
Music and Medicine: George Gershwin’s Glioma Redux
Tuesday November 29, 3 pm | Mitchell
Co-sponsored by Home Haven
Dr. Gus Davis will review George Gershwin’s life, music and events leading up to his final fatal illness in 1937. He will present an analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of his brain tumor then and now.
Service Panel: Opportunities at Home and Abroad
Tuesday, November 29, 6:30-8 pm | Ives
Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain knowledge about the application processes. Register for this event.
The Bill of Rights: A Discussion
Wednesday, November 30, 6 pm | Ives
How does the Bill of Rights influence our lives today? Professor and attorney Howard Blau presents on the Bill of Rights and their importance.
Film Screenings & Discussions
Friday Movie Matinees
Fridays in November, 2-4 pm | Ives
November 4 | The Good German
November 18 | Blade Runner
November 25 | The Big Sleep
Join us for film noir on Friday afternoons in November!
Instructions Not Included
Thursday, November 3, 5 pm | Fair Haven
Running Time: 115 minutes | Spanish with English Subtitles
In this award-winning film, motorious casanova Valentin Bravo leads a happy life of philandering in Acapulco–until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and disappears without a trace.
Carla
Saturday, November 5, 1:30 pm | Ives
Running time: 128 minutes
Join us for this award-winning East German film. An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles. Discussion directo Herrmann Zchoche will follow. More information.
Glance at the World Through Film
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring
Saturday, November 19, 2 pm | Mitchell
Running time: 1006 minutes | Korean with English subtitles
In this 2003 South Korean film, a young Buddhist apprentice is mentored by an aging monk at a secluded monastery in the Korean wilderness. Discussion to follow.
Can’t make it to one of our films? You have options!
Hoopla is up and running with a huge collection of films, TV shows, educational videos, documentaries, music, audiobooks, e-books and comic books to enjoy straight from your browser, tablet, or smartphone! Easy to use with your library card – and no waiting!
You can always browse and borrow from our audiovisual (AV) collection of DVDs and CDs! Information about our AV collection is available via our online catalog.
Collection Connection
Announcing New Haven Free Public Library Academy (For All Your Database Questions)!
The NHFPL Academy has a set of ready-to-use tutorials for common electronic services like OverDrive, Zinio, and Mango Languages. NHFPL Academy is available on all pages of the NHFPL website by clicking the green “Tutorials” tab on the right hand side of the screen. Watch the video instruction or view the printable text with images as you learn how to use Lynda.com, Twitter and more!
New November Books!
NHFPL Galleries
Artist Exhibition: Alison Walsh
November 2016-February 2017
Fair Haven
Artist Reception:
Saturday, November 26, 2 pm
Alison K. Walsh is the Exhibitions Coordinator and Registrar for the Yale University School of Architecture Gallery. She has been the recipient of the Olaf Zeidenberg award for Outstanding Achievement in Sculpture, among other recognitions. Her works play with the repetition of lines and forms in nature, and mankind’s need to control and manipulate these patterns.
Regan Avery
Kathryn Frund
Anita Balkun
Martha Willette Lewis
Megyn Craine
John O’Donnell
Roxanne Faber Savage
Rashmi
Inspired by the New Haven Free Public Library’s cake pan collection, this group of Connecticut artists has re-envisioned childhood toys and iconic characters, playing with notions of gender, commercialism, identities, choices and the freedom of being oneself.
Inside NHFPL
Meet NHFPL Staff Member: Sharon Lovett-Graff
Sharon Lovett-Graff is the branch manager of the Mitchell Library in Westville. Sharon started her career at the new Haven Free Public Library in 2001 as a children’s librarian, and she has spent time working in every branch! Sharon has a background in education and held jobs as a teacher, educational administrator and small business owner. She still enjoys working with children and tries to keep up with current trends in literature for children, teens, and adults. Sharon is originally from Chicago, Illinois, a city filled with fabulous libraries and great pizza! (Sorry New Haven natives.)
1) What is your role at the New Haven Free Public Library?
As a librarian and branch manager, I connect people to books and educational resources that will better their lives. I also connect people to one another. I meet great people in my job at the library!
2) What do you enjoy most about working at NHFPL?
What I enjoy most is welcoming new people to the library, telling them about the great resources we have, and about cool things happening in New Haven and Westville. I get to wear many hats in my job! But as a librarian I really like helping people find just the right book, movie, or resource. Customers that visit Mitchell Library have such varied interests that I am always learning new things from them. Together my customers and I build the library’s collection of books and materials. I also love creating programs and events with my customers and community members and giving people the opportunity to share their interests and expertise with one another, whether it is the knitting club leader teaching a newcomer how to knit, a local author speaking about her new book, or an artist sharing his work in our community room and gallery.
3) What book are you currently reading or is on your nightstand waiting to be explored?
I just finished The Map Trap, by children’s author Andrew Clements (great!), and I am currently reading an assortment of other books: Girls and Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein; Darktown, a new novel by Thomas Mullen; and The Gefilte Manifesto: New recipes for Old World Jewish Foods by Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern.
Ongoing Classes
50+ and Seniors:
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Tuesdays, 4-5 pm, 5:10-6:10 pm | Ives
50+ years of age and just starting or have a computer dilemma? Sign up for one-on-one free computer help at your own pace. To register call 203.946.7001.
Ask a Lawyer
Wednesday, November 2, 5:30-7 pm | Ives
Need help with legal questions? Free at the 50+ Transition Center on the First Floor on the first Wednesday of every month. Sign-up starts at 5:20 pm / first come, first served.
Benefits Screening
Wednesday, November 9, 12-2 pm | Ives
Individuals age 60 and older can find out what they are eligible for at the 50+ Transition Center, First Floor on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, call 203.946.7001.
Lifelong Learning:
Adult Reading Classes | Stetson
To register and schedule call 203.776.5899.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven presents free classes to help adults learn to read, write and understand more words in a small class setting.
ESOL Classes & Conversation (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Mondays, 4-6 pm | Fair Haven
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm | Ives
Thursdays, 6-8 pm | Ives
Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal English conversation group. Please call 203.776.5899 or email MeghenFitzgibbons@lvagnh.org to register for classes.
Knitting Club
Mondays, 6 pm | Mitchell
Come armed with your own needles and yarn – join anytime, newcomers and beginners welcome!
Naturalization Legal Clinic with New Haven Legal Assistance Association
Thursdays, 4-5 pm | Ives
Receive assistance with the U.S. citizenship application and test and other related immigration questions regarding becoming a U.S. citizen.
Immigrant Job Club
Thursdays, 4-5 pm | Ives
For those who are new to the United States and would like to learn to search for jobs, build a resume, prepare for a job interview and understand the workplace.
Technology:
Weekly Computer Classes
Mondays, 5-6:30 pm | Ives
Tuesdays, 5-6 pm | Wilson
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am | Ives
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm | Stetson
Thursdays, 10-11:30 am | Ives
Thursdays, 10-11 am | Wilson
Classes all require some familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse. Classes include different levels for Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint and Keyboard/Mouse/Email. For detailed class schedule please see our calendar.
One-on-One Technology Assistance and Job Coaching
On Demand!
Mondays-Fridays, 12-5 pm | Ives
Stop by the lower level Information Desk for on demand one-on-one sessions on technology and employment assistance. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the answers to many of your questions!
Basic Computer Classes
Wednesdays, September 14 & 28, 3-4 pm | Fair Haven
Not as familiar with computers and the Internet as you’d like to be? Let us help! Learn everything from how to use a mouse, basic word processing and file management, to setting up an email account and Internet best practices.
One-on-One Technology Assistance
Wednesday Mornings by Appointment | Mitchell
Need help downloading e-books and audiobooks on your device? Want to learn to attach a document to an e-mail? Need to make a PowerPoint for a presentation? Need help formatting your resume? We can schedule a time to provide you with personalized instruction to assist you with your goal. Please call for an appointment 203.946.8117.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Mondays and Tuesdays by Appointment | Stetson
Meet one-on-one with Rory to discuss your individual technology needs, appointment required. To schedule an appointment contact Rory at 203.946.8119 or rmartorana@nhfpl.org.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
By Appointment | Fair Haven
By Appointment | Wilson
Meet one-on-one to discuss your individual technology needs. For an appointment at Fair Haven call 203.946.8115 and at Wilson call 203.946.2228.
Build Your Creative and Technical Skills on Your Own Time with Lynda.com!
All level of training in software, creative and business skills are available through Lynda.com, free with your NHFPL library card. Learn software, creative techniques and business strategies for all levels with thousands of video tutorials. Go at your own pace, follow a curriculum and absorb new skills!
Health & Wellness:
Meditation
Tuesdays, 6-7 pm | Ives
Beginners and experienced practitioners are invited to join this guided mediation brought to you in cooperation with the New Haven Zen Center. Instruction for beginners at 5:45 pm.
Events from Our Community
Lynn Nottage’s RUINED, Co-Op High School and the Community
Thursday, November 17, 5-6 pm | Co-Op High School
Cooperative Arts High School will host a panel discussion with community leaders from Love146, IRIS, Collective Consciousness Theatre Company, and Long Wharf Theatre Company on the themes and ideas in Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play RUINED, a haunting and probing play about the resilience of the human spirit during times of war. For information on ticketed performances of RUINED, contact Cooperative Arts High’s Director of After School Programming, Kjerstin Pugh at 475-220-2439 or KJERSTIN.PUGH@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
From our friends at the Institute Library…
Out of the Fog Opening Reception | Saturday, November 5, 12-2 pm
Photographs by Marion Belanger, Sean Kernan, Steven B. Smith, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe, and Stefan Znosko.
Listen Here: Recreation | Tuesday, November 15, 7 pm
Join us for an evening of great short fiction performed by members of the New Haven Theater Company, followed by a half-hour “talk back” with the New Haven Review team.
Storysharing | November 17, 6 pm
Join this story sharing group on the third Thursday of each month.
The Poetry Institute | Thursday, November 17 – 6:30 pm
Celebrating an eclectic mix of poetic voices
For more information, go to www.institutelibrary.org.
Call Mr. Robeson: A Life with Songs
Friday, December 2, 7:30 pm
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, Southern Connecticut State University
The Amistad Committee Inc. presents Call Mr. Robeson: A Life, With Songs featuring writer and performer Tayo Aluko direct from England with live piano accompaniment. Directed by Olusola Oyeleye. Designed by Phil Newman. More information and tickets.
New Haven Board of Alders Legislative Agenda Survey
The Board of Alders seeks to promote policies that make our city a vibrant, safe, and affordable place to live for all of our residents. They are undertaking this citywide survey to get input from all residents of every neighborhood on a collective vision to move our city forward. Please participate! Please fill out the survey online at bit.ly/BoASurvey or find paper copies at all five New Haven Free Public Library locations.
Coming Attractions
Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
Saturday, December 3, 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Ives
Sponsored by the New Haven Preservation Trust
Learn the ins and outs of one of the nation’s most generous rehabilitation incentive pro-grams for individual home owners with architectural historian Julie Carmelich (State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Economic and Community Development). Made possible through the generous support of the State Department of Economic and Community Development and Petra Construction Corp. Please register by Thursday, December 1at info@nhpt.org or 203-562-5919.
An Illustrated Presentation: New Haven Apizza
Thursday, December 8, 6-8 pm | Ives
Author/architect/historian/tour operator Colin Caplan will look into New Haven pizzeria history, which is sure to feed the mind and make stomachs rumble. Book signing of the newly published New Haven Apizza will follow.
Want more? Check out our Calendar!
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