Happenings
October 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
September Countdown
Featured October Events
Film Screenings & Discussions
Collection Connection
NHFPL Galleries
Inside NHFPL
Ongoing Classes
Events from Our Community
Coming Attractions
From NHFPL
EXTENDED DEADLINE: October 15, 2016
The New Haven Free Public Library invites artists, curators, nonprofit organizations and students to exhibit their (2D) work at the Ives Gallery. Display your art and help the Library celebrate our creative community! Click the image above or here for more information and to apply!
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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!
September Countdown
Art Advice from the Arts Council of Greater New Haven
Thursday, September 29, 1-4 pm | Ives Gallery
Need help finding exhibition space/opportunities, performance/rehearsal space or developing new ways to promote your work or creative event? Debbie Hesse, the Council’s Director of Artistic Services and Programs, will be available for one-on-one consultations. To schedule an appointment call (203)772-2788 or email info@newhavenarts.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Clean City Roundtable | Be Part of the Mayor’s Clean City Initiative!
Thursday, September 29, 5:30-7 pm | Ives
Join your neighbors and friend as we hear about the Mayor’s Clean City Initiative, meet people working on clean city solutions, share ideas, provide input and explore partnerships. Read the New Haven Independent article by Allan Appel and watch the video on WTNH to learn more about the successes of this 9-month-old initiative!
Featured October Events
How to Apply for a Job at Yale
Wednesday, October 12, 12-1 pm | Fair Haven
Monday, October 17, 6-7 pm | Mitchell
Wednesday, October 26, 1-2 pm | Stetson
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.
Clothed in Strength & Dignity
Community Outreach Monthly Family Support Group
Wednesday, October 5, 6-7:30 pm | Stetson
Have you lost someone dear to you and need to talk about it? Are you feeling alone and want to connect with others? Visitors gone and don’t know what to do next? Come to this monthly support group. For information, call community member Angela Wilkerson at 203.676.1840.
Indie Author Day!
Saturday, October 8, 1-4 pm | Ives
Join us for conversations with local indie authors Ike Lasater, who writes about nonviolent communication; Leslie Browning, poet and independent publisher; and novelist Johnes Ruta.
How to Get a Job as a Tutor
Saturday, October 8, 10:30 am | Mitchell
Monday, October 24, 6 pm | Ives
Have you ever thought about working as a tutor, but were not sure how to get started? There is a growing demand for tutors in all subjects: English, engineering, history, math, science, and foreign languages. Bring a resume to this info session with Janie Williams from Tutor Doctor.
Diva’s Digest Book Club
Wednesdays, October 12 & 26, 6-7:30 pm | Stetson
Diva’s Digest is Stetson’s all-women book club. Please come in to sign up.
North Sea Gas Musical Performance
Thursday, October 13, 6-7 pm | Ives
North Sea Gas is one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands! Featuring Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald, and Grant Simpson. Selling out 5 years of the Edinburgh’s “Festival Fringe” and winner of 2 Celtic Radio Music Awards, North Sea Gas is a talented folk trio returning to NHFPL for the second year!
RightCare Alliance Doctor’s Listening Booth
Monday, October 17, 11 am-1 pm | Ives
Tuesday, October 18, 11 am-1 pm | Ives
RightCare Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a coalition to promote a healthcare system that is affordable, effective, personal and equitable. For Right Care Action Week (October 16-22), local doctors will host a listening booth at the New Haven Free Public Library. Take this opportunity to talk about healthcare with local doctors who want to hear and learn from the community!
Adult Tech Tinkering
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30-7:30 pm | Stetson
Want to get in on the fun of Take It Apart and Make Art but with an older crowd? Here’s your chance! Tear down tech and see how it all fits together inside. Feeling especially creative? Let your imagination run wild as you make your own creations! Ages 18+ are welcome!
Get Lit in New Haven Returns with Ninth Square by Gorman Bechard
Thursday, October 20, 6-7 pm| Ives
Gorman Bechard is an American film director/novelist best known for his independent feature documentaries: A Dog Named Gucci, Who Is Lydia Loveless?, and Color Me Obsessed, a film about The Replacements, and his horror comedy Psychos In Love. His written works include The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, Unwound (under the pseudonym Jonathan Baine), Ninth Square, The Hazmat Diary, Good Neighbors, and Balls.
Accent Modification Information Session
Saturday, October 22, 1 pm | Mitchell
Accent modification training is for those with strong English language skills who still struggle with standard American English pronunciation, intonation or non-verbal communication. Learn more about available private tutoring and get a free consultation from a licensed speech-language pathologist.
Stetson Book Club
Saturday, October 22, 10 am-12:30 pm | Stetson
Please come in to Stetson Library sign up.
Webinar: Prospecting with iWave’s Prospect Research Online
Tuesday, October 25, 10-11 am | Ives
Prospect Research Online (PRO) is the online resource that the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven makes available at NHFPL. This webinar will walk through the tools available through PRO and teach participants to help users build a donor profile. To register to attend at the Library email sgodfrey@nhfpl.org. If you are unable to attend in person, you can access the webinar at your home or office by registering here.
New Haven Public Schools Strategic Operating Plan Community
Conversations
Tuesday, October 25, 6 pm | Wilson
Wednesday, October 26, 10 am | Mitchell
As a part of the Strategic Operating Plan process, New Haven Public Schools is hosting a number of public conversations to gather input and ideas from the community. For information on additional conversations and to learn more, click here.
Access Your Intuition for Your True Career Path
Wednesday, October 26, 5:30-8 pm | Ives
Are you struggling to know what’s next in your life and work? Join this workshop and learn effective methods to tap into the wisdom of your body, mind and spirit to access your intuition and make your plan. Rachel Heerema is a Certified Professional Coach and Reiki Master with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Urban Life Experience Book Discussion Series
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race
Edited by Jesmyn Ward
Saturday, October 29, 12 pm | Wilson
Join the Urban Life Experience Book Discussion Series at Wilson Library for their next read.
Film Screenings & Discussions
Friday Movie Matinees
Fridays in October, 2-4 pm | Ives
October 7 | The Sixth Sense
October 14 | Drag Me to Hell
October 21 | The Others
October 28 | The Skeleton Key
Join us for a little fright during our films on Friday afternoons!
Glance at the World Through Film
Intimate Stories (Argentina, 2002)
Saturday, October 8, 2 pm | Mitchell
Running time: 92 minutes | English subtitles
Three people and a baby set off on separate journeys, along the same road; their disparate dreams and stories intertwine amidst the breathtaking deserted Patagonic route. Film screening and discussion to follow led by Westville film buff, Debbie Evans.
Suffragette (2016)
Saturday, October 29, 2 pm | Mitchell
Running time: 106 minutes
Inspired by true events, Suffragette movingly explores the passion and heartbreak of those who risked all they had for women’s right to vote – their jobs, their homes, their children, and even their lives. Academy Award nominees Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter, and three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, lead the cast of the powerful drama about the fight for equality in early-20th-century Britain.
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!
Windham Campbell Literature Prizes 2016 Festival
Maybe you missed it but you can still read their books! We once again proudly partnered with the Windham Campbell Literature Prize at Yale University this year and hosted two events at NHFPL. While the Festival is over, you can still search our catalog for “Windham-Campbell 2016 Prize Winner” to find the titles we own from this year’s authors.
Our Most Popular September Books…
What is the New Haven community reading? Check out our list of the most popular books borrowed in September! Visit our catalog and add one of these to your reading list!
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich
Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
LaRose by Louise Erdrich
Sting by Sandra Brown
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
The Games by James Patterson
Killer Look by Linda Fairstein
NHFPL Galleries
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.
Experimental-Monster-Making-Cake-Decoration Tea Party
(For Young Minds)
Wednesday, October 26, 3:30-5 pm| Ives
Join us for this fun, hands-on program for ages 5-12! Meet the artists, learn to ice piping onto a cupcake and help us create and decorate a giant monster cake to share for the tea party! Learn more!
Art Exhibition:
Andrzej Dutkanicz
September-October
Fair Haven
Stop in toview selected works by local artist Andrzej Dutkanicz, on display throughout the children’s and adult areas. Curated by Alison Walsh, Exhibitions Coordinator and Registrar, Yale University School of Architecture Gallery.
Art Exhibition: Allan Greenier & Myriam Welbourne
September-October | Mitchell
Artists Reception:
Saturday, October 1, 3-5 pm
Allan Greenier was an “underground” cartoonist back in his younger wilder days. He has been a printmaker since 2010, very aware of the history of print, and in love with the look of ink, real ink, on gorgeous papers. Miryam Welbourne is an Abstract Expressionist painter. Her process is rooted in techniques of Automaticity and inspired by artists of the DADA movement.
Allan Greenier, Cowboy, ink on paper.
Inside NHFPL
Meet NHFPL Staff Member: Celebrating 50 Years at NHFPL, Marianne Carolla, Reference Librarian
Marianne Carolla lives in New Haven, the town where she was raised and matriculated from elementary to high school. Growing up the New Haven Free Public Library was always her go to place for reading and books. After attending college in Ohio for two years, Marianne returned to Connecticut in 1966.
She applied for a job as a Library Assistant at NHFPL and accepted the position which sent her across the city to any of the 8 library branches at the time! She landed at Stetson Library where she remained for her first couple of years. In true librarian fashion, Marianne multitasked, working full-time while also finishing her BA. She went on to graduate school for her MLS. Again, in the spirit of always learning, Marianne is now working on completing her second MA at Albertus Magnus College!
1) What is your role at the New Haven Free Public Library?
I am a member of the Reference Department at Ives Main Library, where I serve as a Librarian III.
2) What do you enjoy most about working at NHFPL?
The best part of working at NHFPL is engaging with the people who use the library every day. They come from all over New Haven and from so many different cultural backgrounds and languages. It is a joy to get to see this all in one place!
3) What book are you currently reading or is on your nightstand waiting to be explored?
I am currently reading The Dynamics of Conflict: A Guide to Engagement and Intervention by Bernard Mayer.
4) What is your fondest NHFPL memory or the accomplishment of which you are most proud over the past 50 years?
Some of my fondest memories at NHFPL are of meeting authors who come into the library just to see if we have their book on our shelves. I also love having a chance to be at all our branches and work with all the different neighborhoods of New Haven.
Over the years, I have loved helping the youth in all of New Haven’s diverse neighborhoods. Being thanked by them years later when they bring their own children into the library for assistance and are able to say, “This is the librarian who helped me when I was you age,” is a truly special moment!
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, October 5, 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, October 12, 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.