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Join us at the Ives Main Library for an Open House featuring a visit from Kid Governor Ellie Mendez, a Community Resource Fair, and events for all ages throughout the day.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-17) | Family and Children (6-12) | Family and Children (0-5) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Literacy and Language | Ives Squared | Health and Wellness | Education and Lifelong Learning | Economic Development and Nonprofits | Digital Learning and Technology | Civic and Community Engagement | Careers and Job Skills |
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.
2019 Recipient of National Medal for