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Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Q+ is coming to the New Haven Free Public Library to host a Teen Space where everyone is welcome. Hang out with peers, play games, and enjoy fun activities in a judgment-free environment. This is a safe space that celebrates LGBTQ+ identities while welcoming all teens to relax, connect, and be themselves. Whether you want to make new friends, explore your interests, or just unwind after school, Teen Space is here for you.
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 ingl s y espa ol, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para ni os de hasta cinco a os con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor preg ntenos sobre c mo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.
Every week we have stories, songs, puppets and bubbles! For ages 0-4.
Visit the Readmobile - our library on wheels that meets the community out on the road! Check out or return books, sign up for a library card, and learn about the events and services offered at our 5 locations. Visite el Readmobile - nuestra biblioteca sobre ruedas que se encuentra con la comunidad en la carretera! Echa un vistazo o devuelve libros, reg strate para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca y conoce los eventos y servicios ofrecidos en nuestras 5 ubicaciones. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 pm : Bella Vista Apartments, 339 Eastern Street
Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club every Wednesday and Friday! Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, Monikers, etc.) to our video games (Switch & Xbox One) will be available to play. Feel free to also bring your own games! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Visit the Readmobile - our library on wheels that meets the community out on the road! Check out or return books, sign up for a library card, and learn about the events and services offered at our 5 locations. Visite el Readmobile - nuestra biblioteca sobre ruedas que se encuentra con la comunidad en la carretera! Echa un vistazo o devuelve libros, reg strate para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca y conoce los eventos y servicios ofrecidos en nuestras 5 ubicaciones. Mondays 10 am-12 pm : East Shore Park (on the circle outside the Senior Center); 350 Woodward Avenue
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club, now meeting on Wednesdays ! While amigurumi (the art of crocheting small stuffed creatures) is still a favorite, all fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit, embroider, sew, or just want to learn something new. Materials are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and create!
Let's make Story Time deliciously fun! Hear a read-aloud book and make nutritious food art with Tennille Murphy from Kidz Kook.
Bring the children out for a story time and author talk! Light refreshments will be served.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Turn Passion Into Action with Students for Educational Justice Fired up about injustice? Wondering how to make real change in your school, your city, or even the country? Join Students for Educational Justice (SEJ) and transform your energy into impact. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects, you ll gain the tools, knowledge, and historical context to become an effective activist and advocate for educational equity and beyond. Open to teens in grades 7 12 who are ready to speak up, show up, and shape the future. No registration required!
STEM for kids sprouts at the Library with our drop-in Future Innovators series of science, technology, engineering, and math programs. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for Teen Game Club, your space to relax, connect with friends, and challenge other teens to some friendly competition! From fast-paced card games like Uno , Sushi Go! , and Monikers to classic board games like Monopoly and Clue , there s something for every style of play. Prefer video games? Dive into our Nintendo Switch and Xbox One selections. You can even bring your own favorite game to share! Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and play!
Sign up your child to read and play with a bunny at the Library! Keitra and Sara from Wanderland Acres Farm (Coventry, CT) will bring two bunnies for 1-on-1 sessions with children, encouraging literacy and teaching about bunny care. There will be eight sessions available for registrants, each lasting 15 minutes. Call the Children's Room at (203) 946-8129 to register for a session.
Join us for an Arabic language story time (with English support for caregivers) with songs, movement activities, interactive language play, and rhymes. Led by Little Bayt New Haven , each story time provides an opportunity for little ones to engage with Arabic in a welcoming, early-literacy setting.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting Book by Mar a Dolores guila. Then, make a menudo (soup) craft. In partnership with Yale Affinity Groups .
Special guest Ms. Melissa will read and sing with us in English and Spanish. Acomp enos a leer y cantar en ingl s y espa ol con nuestra invitada especial, la Sra. Melissa .
The library is pleased to offer free math tutoring with Yale volunteers for students in grades K 12. Students can work on homework, build confidence in challenging subjects, and prepare for upcoming tests. Tutoring is available in 30-minute sessions , and registration is required by the Thursday before each session . Sessions occur twice per month through April (with pauses for Yale breaks). Sign up for as many or few as you'd like during the school year, pending availability. Call the Children's Room at (203) 946-8129 to register.
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Celebrate Pride, build community, and have a blast at Q+ Game Day, a monthly meetup for LGBTQ+ teens and allies! Join NHFPL Teens and Q+ on the first Monday of each month for an afternoon of board games, snacks, and good vibes in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you're here to make friends, show your Pride, or just crush it at Uno, all teens in grades 7 12 are welcome, no matter how you identify. Come as you are and bring a friend!
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 ingl s y espa ol, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para ni os de hasta cinco a os con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor preg ntenos sobre c mo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.
Every week we have stories, songs, puppets and bubbles! For ages 0-4.
Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club every Wednesday and Friday! Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, Monikers, etc.) to our video games (Switch & Xbox One) will be available to play. Feel free to also bring your own games! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club, now meeting on Wednesdays ! While amigurumi (the art of crocheting small stuffed creatures) is still a favorite, all fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit, embroider, sew, or just want to learn something new. Materials are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and create!
Our pals at the Shubert Theatre return to Mitchell with a fun activity centered around Sesame Street. Every child will receive a gift bag and a free book from Read to Grow. Registration is requested.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Turn Passion Into Action with Students for Educational Justice Fired up about injustice? Wondering how to make real change in your school, your city, or even the country? Join Students for Educational Justice (SEJ) and transform your energy into impact. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects, you ll gain the tools, knowledge, and historical context to become an effective activist and advocate for educational equity and beyond. Open to teens in grades 7 12 who are ready to speak up, show up, and shape the future. No registration required!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
STEM for kids sprouts at the Library with our drop-in Future Innovators series of science, technology, engineering, and math programs. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for Teen Game Club, your space to relax, connect with friends, and challenge other teens to some friendly competition! From fast-paced card games like Uno , Sushi Go! , and Monikers to classic board games like Monopoly and Clue , there s something for every style of play. Prefer video games? Dive into our Nintendo Switch and Xbox One selections. You can even bring your own favorite game to share! Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and play!
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
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 ingl s y espa ol, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para ni os de hasta cinco a os con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor preg ntenos sobre c mo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.
Every week we have stories, songs, puppets and bubbles! For ages 0-4.
Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club every Wednesday and Friday! Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, Monikers, etc.) to our video games (Switch & Xbox One) will be available to play. Feel free to also bring your own games! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club, now meeting on Wednesdays ! While amigurumi (the art of crocheting small stuffed creatures) is still a favorite, all fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit, embroider, sew, or just want to learn something new. Materials are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and create!
The New Haven Bird Club (NHBC) is joining us for a variety of hands-on lessons and activities all about birds and birdwatching, to spread the joy and beauty of observing birds and nature up close! For this second session, NHBC members will introduce Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene, a collective community art project that engages the public about bird collisions with glass. Glass collisions are a leading cause of bird mortality, and this project will highlight solutions you and others can take to prevent them. Using recycled fabric scraps and glue, you will recreate one of the 10,836 birds that were killed by colliding with glass in Chicago in 2023. They will then become part of an art installation that can be used to raise awareness for this issue. Come be a part of this important project! Registration is requested.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
For National Fire Safety Month, meet city firefighters at the Library for stories and songs. In partnership with the New Haven Fire Department.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Turn Passion Into Action with Students for Educational Justice Fired up about injustice? Wondering how to make real change in your school, your city, or even the country? Join Students for Educational Justice (SEJ) and transform your energy into impact. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects, you ll gain the tools, knowledge, and historical context to become an effective activist and advocate for educational equity and beyond. Open to teens in grades 7 12 who are ready to speak up, show up, and shape the future. No registration required!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
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.
STEM for kids sprouts at the Library with our drop-in Future Innovators series of science, technology, engineering, and math programs. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for Teen Game Club, your space to relax, connect with friends, and challenge other teens to some friendly competition! From fast-paced card games like Uno , Sushi Go! , and Monikers to classic board games like Monopoly and Clue , there s something for every style of play. Prefer video games? Dive into our Nintendo Switch and Xbox One selections. You can even bring your own favorite game to share! Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and play!
Join us for a special story time with Pediatrician Elizabeth Messineo, MD, MPH (Dr. EB) for stories, songs, and play!
The library is pleased to offer free math tutoring with Yale volunteers for students in grades K 12. Students can work on homework, build confidence in challenging subjects, and prepare for upcoming tests. Tutoring is available in 30-minute sessions , and registration is required by the Thursday before each session . Sessions occur twice per month through April (with pauses for Yale breaks). Sign up for as many or few as you'd like during the school year, pending availability. Call the Children's Room at (203) 946-8129 to register.
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Start the week off right with fun and friends at the Fair Haven Branch. This Monday we will game - play board and card games with other kids and families, tweens, and teens!
Make your voice heard at the library! Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and help shape programs, events, book collections, and spaces for teens at the New Haven Free Public Library. TAB members earn volunteer hours for school and scholarships while building leadership, teamwork, and creativity skills to highlight on college applications. Share your ideas, plan events, recommend books, and advocate for what teens want from their library. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month and are open only to official TAB members. The first meeting on September 14 is open to teens interested in learning more and joining. To become an official member, complete a volunteer application and talk with the Teen Librarian.
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 ingl s y espa ol, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para ni os de hasta cinco a os con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor preg ntenos sobre c mo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.
Every week we have stories, songs, puppets and bubbles! For ages 0-4.
Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club every Wednesday and Friday! Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, Monikers, etc.) to our video games (Switch & Xbox One) will be available to play. Feel free to also bring your own games! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club, now meeting on Wednesdays ! While amigurumi (the art of crocheting small stuffed creatures) is still a favorite, all fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit, embroider, sew, or just want to learn something new. Materials are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and create!
We'll bring the LEGOs, you bring the creativity.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Turn Passion Into Action with Students for Educational Justice Fired up about injustice? Wondering how to make real change in your school, your city, or even the country? Join Students for Educational Justice (SEJ) and transform your energy into impact. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects, you ll gain the tools, knowledge, and historical context to become an effective activist and advocate for educational equity and beyond. Open to teens in grades 7 12 who are ready to speak up, show up, and shape the future. No registration required!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
STEM for kids sprouts at the Library with our drop-in Future Innovators series of science, technology, engineering, and math programs. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for Teen Game Club, your space to relax, connect with friends, and challenge other teens to some friendly competition! From fast-paced card games like Uno , Sushi Go! , and Monikers to classic board games like Monopoly and Clue , there s something for every style of play. Prefer video games? Dive into our Nintendo Switch and Xbox One selections. You can even bring your own favorite game to share! Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and play!
Join us for a graphic novel book club where we read a different series each month! This month, read a book in the Babysitter's Club series by Ann M. Martin and join us for snacks and a friendship bracelet craft activity! Intended for ages 8-12.
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Join us for stories and songs. Stay after Story Time for play time.
Join us for a fun interactive story time as we read Snuffy and the Magic Melodica , and discover a new instrument! Kids will enjoy an interactive read-aloud, live introduction to the melodica, coloring and exploration of the magic of the melodica, and a Question & Answer with the author. Recommended for ages 3-6. Polina is an elementary music teacher with over a decade of teaching experience, who loves helping children explore creativity through music, storytelling and art.
Join us for a movement and music-based story time. We will read, sing and have plenty of time to wiggle! Recommended for ages 0-5 with caregiver.
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Q+ is coming to the New Haven Free Public Library to host a Teen Space where everyone is welcome. Hang out with peers, play games, and enjoy fun activities in a judgment-free environment. This is a safe space that celebrates LGBTQ+ identities while welcoming all teens to relax, connect, and be themselves. Whether you want to make new friends, explore your interests, or just unwind after school, Teen Space is here for you.
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 ingl s y espa ol, seguidas por un espacio de tiempo para jugar. Esta actividad es para ni os de hasta cinco a os con un cuidador. Educadores de Primera Infancia - por favor preg ntenos sobre c mo programar una visita de clase para sus estudiantes.
Every week we have stories, songs, puppets and bubbles! For ages 0-4.
Hang out with your friends and get to play against other teens at Teen Game Club every Wednesday and Friday! Everything from our card games (Uno, Sushi Go!, Monikers, etc.) to our video games (Switch & Xbox One) will be available to play. Feel free to also bring your own games! Open to grades 7-12, no registration required.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
A club for girls ages 8-18. Make friends, learn about hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating and more!
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Hey teens! Come check out Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. We have robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more! Join us Tuesday through Thursday from 3-5:30 PM!
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club, now meeting on Wednesdays ! While amigurumi (the art of crocheting small stuffed creatures) is still a favorite, all fiber arts are welcome! Whether you knit, embroider, sew, or just want to learn something new. Materials are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Open to students in grades 7 12. No registration required, just drop in and create!
Let's make Story Time deliciously fun! Hear a read-aloud book and make spooky and nutritious food art with Tennille Murphy from Kidz Kook.
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-5
27 children’s events are on in New Haven in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of New Haven Free Public Library (13 branches, 198 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in New Haven’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in Connecticut: Hartford.