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DIY Mardi Gras Masks

2023-02-17 13:00:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/New_York DIY Mardi Gras Masks Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome! Ives Main Library -

Friday, February 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-17 13:00:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/New_York DIY Mardi Gras Masks Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome! Ives Main Library -

Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome!

The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on Feb. 24, 1857, by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests.

In the beginning, masks worn during Mardi Gras allowed wearers to escape society and class constraints. When wearing a mask, carnival goers were free to be whomever they wanted to be and mingle with whatever class they desired to mingle with.

Today, everyone wears masks during Mardi Gras. In fact, float riders are required to wear masks by law. On Fat Tuesday, everyone is free to wear masks, adding to the excitement and magic of celebrations throughout the city.

-https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

Ives Main Library

Phone: 203-946-8130

Hours
Mon, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 02 Closed

About the branch

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.

Upcoming events

Wed, Mar 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room

Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Program Room

Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Center

Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Sat, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Program Room

Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Mon, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Program Room

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Classroom

Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center

Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room

Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room

Tue, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Program Room

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Exchange