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Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Kids 12 and under: How good are you at finding a dinosaur? Be the first and win a cool prize from Yale Peabody Museum. We'll be hiding Sam the Stegosaurus inside our building on different days and times. Be the first to find Sam and then complete a unique learning challenge. If you do, you'll receive a prize donated from Yale Peabody Museum's gift shop. Watch for our flyers and calendar posts to know the next time Sam will go into hiding.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Bilingual Book Club Meet Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm Join us for our Bilingual Book Club, a welcoming space to read, discuss, and connect through literature in two languages. Whether you're a fluent speaker, a language learner, or simply interested in exploring diverse perspectives, all are welcome. As we prepare to relaunch the club in August, this gathering will be an opportunity for us to come together, share ideas, and brainstorm potential book selections for the upcoming season. Bring your suggestions, favorite titles, and enthusiasm as we collaborate to shape the next chapter of our book club. **Registration is requested to help us plan for attendance Reunión del Club de Lectura Bilingüe jueves, 23 de julio del 2026, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Únete a nuestro Club de Lectura Bilingüe, un espacio acogedor para leer, conversar y conectar a través de la literatura en dos idiomas. Ya seas un hablante fluido, alguien que está aprendiendo un idioma o simplemente tengas interés en explorar diferentes perspectivas, todos son bienvenidos. Mientras nos preparamos para relanzar el club en agosto, esta reunión será una oportunidad para reunirnos, compartir ideas y pensar en posibles libros para la próxima temporada. Trae tus sugerencias, títulos favoritos y tu entusiasmo mientras colaboramos para darle forma al próximo capítulo de nuestro club de lectura. **Se solicita registrarse para ayudarnos a planificar la asistencia. for more info. please contact/ Par mas info. pongase en contacto con: Graciela Rivera, MLIS Library Branch Manager Fair Haven Branch New Haven Free Public Library 182 Grand Ave. | New Haven, CT | 06513 Office: 203.946.8115 Ext. 402 grivera@nhfpl.org Follow Us: @nhfpl

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Need help with housing, food, a job, or health services? Meet one-on-one with a staff member from Liberty Community Services at the Fair Haven Branch Library. They can help you find community resources and connect you with services such as: Housing help Job and employment support Food programs Health care services Mental health support Benefits and assistance programs Help to avoid eviction Substance use treatment services Appointments are private and free.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Join us for a different family activity each week! Refreshments included.

Fair Haven Library

¡Únase a la gerente de la sucursal Fair Haven, Graciela Rivera, en Zoom para una conversación en español sobre La casa en Mango Street con su autora, Sandra Cisneros! Este programa virtual incluye una lectura breve y comentarios sobre el libro por parte de la autora, seguido de una conversación y preguntas del público. Sobre la autora: Sandra Cisneros es poeta, narradora, novelista y ensayista, cuyo trabajo explora la vida de la clase trabajadora. Sus numerosos premios incluyen becas NEA tanto en poesía como en ficción, la Medalla de las Artes de Texas, una beca MacArthur, el Premio PEN/Nabokov de Literatura Internacional, la Medalla Nacional de las Artes, el Premio de Poesía Ruth Lilly, el Premio al Logro Distinguido Embajador Richard C. Holbrooke de la Fundación Dayton Literary Peace Prize, y el Premio Literario Harold Washington. Su novela La casa en Mango Street ha vendido más de siete millones de copias y ha sido traducida a más de veinte idiomas. Join Fair Haven Branch Manager Graciela Rivera on Zoom for a Spanish-language conversation about The House on Mango Street with its author, Sandra Cisneros! Simultaneous English translation will be provided. This virtual program includes a brief reading and comments on the book by the author, followed by a conversation and questions from the audience. About the Author: Sandra Cisneros is a poet, short story writer, novelist, and essayist whose work explores working-class life. Her numerous awards include NEA fellowships in both poetry and fiction, the Texas Medal of the Arts, a MacArthur Fellowship, the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature, the National Medal of Arts, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation’s Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Harold Washington Literary Award. Her novel, The House on Mango Street, has sold more than seven million copies and has been translated into over twenty languages.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Need help with housing, food, a job, or health services? Meet one-on-one with a staff member from Liberty Community Services at the Fair Haven Branch Library. They can help you find community resources and connect you with services such as: Housing help Job and employment support Food programs Health care services Mental health support Benefits and assistance programs Help to avoid eviction Substance use treatment services Appointments are private and free.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Come game with us! Play video, board, and card games with other kids and families, tweens, and teens.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Join us for a different family activity each week! Refreshments included.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Need help with housing, food, a job, or health services? Meet one-on-one with a staff member from Liberty Community Services at the Fair Haven Branch Library. They can help you find community resources and connect you with services such as: Housing help Job and employment support Food programs Health care services Mental health support Benefits and assistance programs Help to avoid eviction Substance use treatment services Appointments are private and free.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Kids 12 and under: How good are you at finding a dinosaur? Be the first and win a cool prize from Yale Peabody Museum. We'll be hiding Sam the Stegosaurus inside our building on different days and times. Be the first to find Sam and then complete a unique learning challenge. If you do, you'll receive a prize donated from Yale Peabody Museum's gift shop. Watch for our flyers and calendar posts to know the next time Sam will go into hiding.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Join us for a different family activity each week! Refreshments included.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Each neighborhood in New Haven has a management team made up of your neighbors that meets monthly to identify and examine neighborhood news and issues. Hear reports and get information from first responders, elected officials representing Fair Haven, and active citizens. Have a voice in your community - Join us on the first Thursday evening of each month.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Stories and songs in English and Spanish, for children up to five-years-old with a caregiver. A half hour of librarian-led stories, finger play, songs, and movement followed by free play time. Early Childhood Educators - please ask us about scheduling a class visit for your children. Historias y canciones en inglés y español, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para niños de hasta cinco años con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor pregúntenos sobre cómo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.

Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library

Interested in learning Spanish? Know some Spanish but want to improve your conversational technique, pronunciation, and learn new phrases? Our own Magguri hosts a casual, informal, club to help you improve your skills. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org

Fair Haven Main Floor, Fair Haven Library

Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with our wonderful tutor! Learn to improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in an informal, fun setting. FREE. No registration required. Families welcome. Drop in as you please or stop and stay. ¡Practica hablar inglés en un grupo informal con nuestra maravillosa tutora! Aprende a mejorar tu pronunciación, habilidades de escucha y habla en un ambiente relajado y divertido. GRATIS. No se requiere registro. Se aceptan familias. Ven cuando quieras o quédate todo el tiempo que desees. If you have any questions in regard to this program our contact info. is below: Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este programa, nuestra información de contacto está abajo: Fair Haven Library 182 Grand Ave. (203)-946-8115 FairHavenBranch@nhfpl.org