A peek at the darker side of Wooster Square's history
Join Branford author Leo Marino as he discusses his new book on Wooster Square in the 1930's. Based on real people and events from his life, this book combines a love story with true tales of the history of illegal gambling in Connecticut.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Education and Lifelong Learning |
TAGS: | wooster square | local history | history |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.