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Join us to celebrate the unveiling of late City Librarian and Director John Jessen’s portrait at the Ives Main Library.
The celebration will feature remarks from Mayor Justin Elicker, library staff, family, and community members leading up to the first public look at the portrait, painted by artist Frank Bruckmann, a friend of the Jessen family. Following the unveiling, a catered reception will be held in the Ives Main Library's Ives Squared space, its adjoining café, and (weather permitting) our outdoor patio overlooking the historic New Haven Green.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-17) | Family and Children (6-12) | Family and Children (0-5) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Ives Squared | Civic and Community Engagement |
TAGS: | Portrait | John Jessen | Ives Squared | Community |
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.
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