To celebrate the start of the school year, open houses are scheduled at all five branches between September 16 - 23. Other events and programs are scheduled throughout the month to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, New Haven Pride, and more.

NEW HAVEN, CT – The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) is excited to announce NHFPL’s Welcome Week, which is being held from September 16 – 23. During Welcome Week, Open Houses will take place at all five NHFPL branches:

Mitchell Branch, 37 Harrison St. on September 16 from 2 pm – 4 pm

Fair Haven Branch, 182 Grand Ave. on September 19 from 2 pm – 6 pm

Wilson Branch, 303 Washington Ave. on September 19 from 5 pm – 7:30 pm

Stetson Branch, 197 Dixwell Ave. on September 23 from 10 am – 5 pm

Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. on September 23 from 10 am – 5 pm

NHFPL is offering a variety of events and activities during Welcome Week to celebrate the start of a new school year, Library Card Sign-up Month, and more. Visitors at all five events will have the opportunity to meet the new City Librarian and Director, Maria Bernhey, and learn about all the library has to offer. There will be activities for all ages, including story times, activities, art projects, and programs, including a Community Resource Fair and a visit from Kid Governor Ellie Mendez. The September Open Houses are free and open to the public and a great opportunity to learn more about the library and its offerings. They also underscore NHFPL’s commitment to providing accessible library services to all members of the New Haven community.

In addition to the Open Houses, the NHFPL is hosting a variety of other events and programs throughout September to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, New Haven Pride, and more. For more information, visit the library's website at www.nhfpl.org.

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About the New Haven Free Public Library

The New Haven Free Public Library welcomes nearly 700,000 visitors annually through our front doors and digital portals, realizing its mission of fostering lifelong learning, inspiring curiosity, and building community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all. The library system includes the Ives Memorial Library on the historic New Haven Green, 24/7 online services, the Readmobile bringing books to early childhood learning centers, and four neighborhood libraries: Fair Haven, Mitchell, Stetson, and Wilson. Now and tomorrow, the New Haven Free Public Library will transform lives and contribute to creating a strong, resilient, and informed community where everyone can thrive.

The New Haven Free Public Library is a 2019 winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for distinctive service to their communities. For more information, visit nhfpl.org.