New Haven Free Public Library Happenings - October 2023

From: New Haven Free Public Library - Ives
September 25, 2023

Library Service Updates:

We will be closed for Italian Heritage & IndigenousPeople's Day on Saturday, October 7 and Monday, October 9.

For all our 2023 holiday hours, please refer to our Holiday Closings.

Featured Adult Events

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Horror Film Series

Tuesdays, 5-7 pm | Wilson

October 3 - Renfield (2023) /Rated: R

October 10 - Nope (2022) / Rated: R

October 17 - Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) / Rated: PG-13

Movie posters of renfield, nope, boo, and beast
October 24 - Beast (2022) / Rated: R

October 31 - Film Roulette / Audience Choice

Join the Wilson Library every Tuesday in October for a frightfully good time watching horror films!

Digital Inclusion Week

Celebrate Digital Inclusion with NHFPL!

Walk-In Tech Help Clinic

Monday, Oct 2, 11-2 PM | Ives Lower Level Technology Center

Wednesday Oct 4, 2-5 PM | Ives Lower Level Technology Center

Thursday Oct 5, 3-5 PM | Ives Lower Level Technology Center

The Techs are in! The NHFPL IT team is hosting a walk-in tech help clinic for anyone with any burning tech question. Tell us what tech problems you're facing. Need help with your phone? Have a question about keeping your information secure? We're here to find out what you're struggling with and figure out a way to help!

Adult Computer Basics Classes at Ives

Mouse and Keyboard
Thursday, October 5, 5:30-6:30 pm | Ives Computer Classroom

Learn the basics of operating a mouse and get an introduction to the functions of the keyboard. This class for beginners and requires no computer experience.

Windows Operating System
Thursday, October 26, 5:30-6:30 pm | Ives Computer Classroom

This class covers the basics of the Windows desktop and provides an introduction to finding programs, folders, and files, and manipulating Windows for enhanced effectiveness.

Cantando y Jugando with Elba Llantin
Saturday, October 14, 11 am-12 pm | Fair Haven

All ages can sing and dance with Elba Llantin's Spanish-language songs to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wish You Were Here Writing Workshop with Yale Rep
Friday, October 20, 3:30-4:45 pm | Ives

Join our friends from Yale Repertory Theatre for a free writing workshop. Tell your story of migration or finding your home and learn more about their new production, Wish You Were Here, set to the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution in the late '70s.

Meet the Artists Reception: Mystic Symbolism and Illumination
Saturday, October 21, 2-4 pm | Mitchell

Come and meet Robert J. Cuneo and Elisa Vegliante, the artists behind this incredible show curated by Johnes Ruta.

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