Featured Children's Events

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Makey Makey Experiments!

Wednesday, March 1, 4-5 pm | Mitchell

Makey-Makeys let us turn anything that conducts electricity into a piano, a game controller, or even its own game. We'll explore the basics of electricity! Presented by the SCSU Buley Library.

STEAM Explorers!

Wednesdays, 4-5 pm | Ives

STEAM Explorers is a space for science and technology exploration for kids together with their caregivers! Let's explore science with fun, hands-on activities.

March 1: LEGOs

March 8: Dogs in Space

March 15: Balance Bot and Center of Gravity

March 22: Cipher Making

March 29: Paper Bag Kites

Black Children’s Book Week:
Read-A-Longs and In-Person Book Fair  

Wednesday, March 1, 6-7:30 pm | Stetson

Join us for Read-Alongs & Library Card sign-ups. To-Go snack bags will be provided.

Purim Storytime and Craft

Thursday, March 2, 4-5 pm | Mitchell

Come celebrate Purim with a story and craft!

Wonderful Books and Where to Find Them

Saturday, March 4, 11 am-12 pm | Ives

The New Haven Free Public Library, in partnership with the Yale Affinity Groups, is excited to bring you this book club for families focusing on topics of social importance! In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be reading Every-Day Dress-Up by Selina Alko. Learn about great women from history through a story and costume craft. Join us in person in the Children's Room!

Collage Workshop with Michael Albert

Wednesday, March 15, 4-5 pm | Mitchell

Join us for a workshop with artist Michael Albert! Albert is a collage artist who makes art from cereal boxes and other recycled materials. He will teach us how to make them too!

Children's Authors and Illustrators Series: Von Narcisse 

Saturday, March 18, 11 am-12 pm | Ives 

Join author and Assistant Chief of Police at the Yale Police Department Von Narcisse as he discusses his new adventure book The Forgotten Prophecy. Event will take place in the Children's Room (2nd floor).

Falling in love with Theatre Workshops presented by SC 

Saturday, March 25, 11 am-12 pm | Wilson

Join us Saturdays, March 25, April 15, and May 13 from 11am-12pm. Have a blast with a fun series of fun feel good workshops where the world of theatre arts is explored! Everyone is welcome, and children and their families are strongly encouraged to attend. No experience is required.

The Great Mitchell Baking Show!

Wednesday, March 29, 4-5 pm | Mitchell

Have you ever wanted to create art you can eat? Come join us for a cooking craft and we can pretend we are all star bakers.

Featured Teen and Tween Programs

The Brain Body Connection: A glimpse into the world of Neuroscience

Friday, March 17, 1:30-3 pm | Ives

During this program you will create your own DIY prosthetic, record electricity from your muscles, and use a microscope to learn about the brain. All materials will be provided, and the event will have snacks! Open to teens 13-19. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

Truman School Kite Art Exhibit

Monday, March 20, 10 am-6 pm | Wilson

Tuesday, March 21, 12-8 pm | Wilson

Wednesday, March 22, 10 am-6 pm | Wilson

Thursday, March 23, 10 am-6 pm | Wilson

Saturday, March 25, 10 am-5 pm | Wilson

Kite Building Demonstration

Monday, March 20, 4:30-5:30 pm | Wilson

Join us for a high flying art exhibit of kites and poetry by Truman School 7th graders with Art Teacher, Kassalina Nabakooza paired with a Kite Building demonstration with Science Teacher, Mr. Rosa.

Seed Starting & Spring Gardening Workshop 

Tuesday, March 21, 6-7 pm | Wilson

Looking to get an early start on your garden? Still learning what it takes to plant a garden? Not sure what to grow or how? Join us for a workshop to get your hands dirty starting your own vegetable and herb plants for the spring. Attendees will leave with gardening know-how and the beginnings of a new garden.

Classic Cinema: "Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi"

Saturday, March 25, 1-3:15 pm | Fair Haven

Enjoy a classic film. Popcorn and soda are on us! Rated PG. Open to tweens, teens, and adults.

Library Updates

Library Holiday Closures:

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

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