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The GIANT Room - Laws of the Land

Create your own law to make New Haven a better or more fun place. Write and illustrate your law to create your own trading card, featuring an AI-generated rendering of your law and how it improves...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Family and Children (0-5)     Family and Children (6-12)     Ages 0-5     Ages 6-11     General Interest  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Digital Learning and Technology     Education and Lifelong Learning  
The GIANT Room - Laws of the Land

New Haven Go Club

Come learn and play this exciting game! The Go Club is located on the Lower Level of the Ives Main Library by the non-fiction stacks every Saturday from 1-4:30 PM. Go is an abstract strategy...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     General Interest  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Education and Lifelong Learning     Literature, Arts and Culture  
New Haven Go Club

Ives Chess Club

Ives in-house Chess Club member sessions on the Lower Level. Bennie Morris is in attendance as Chess Club Facilitator. This is adult chess club - minimum 17 years of age to join.
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Location:
Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Education and Lifelong Learning  

Dixwell Festival Celebrating Our Village

Join us in celebration of the Dixwell Village with WYBC’s Darryl Huckaby, DJ Platinum, and DJ Prime, Rahsaan Langley Karaoke Krew, line dancing with Scheri Walker and Xan Walker, Donald Carter...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Stetson Branch
Audience:
  General Interest  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Economic Development and Nonprofits     Education and Lifelong Learning     Health and Wellness     Literacy and Language     Literature, Arts and Culture  
Dixwell Festival Celebrating Our Village

*CANCELLED* Think Before You Click: Staying Safe Online In-Person

This program has been cancelled for today. Apologies for the inconvenience. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Please follow our newsletter for updates. This free community workshop led by...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Phillip Marrett Room at Ives
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Careers and Job Skills     Digital Learning and Technology     Education and Lifelong Learning  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 34 seats left
*CANCELLED* Think Before You Click: Staying Safe Online

Soaring on Angels' Wings In-Person

My name is Dr. Tracy J. Dancy, and I am the founder of Soaring on Angels’ Wings™, a community initiative that supports individuals and families navigating grief and loss. I recently received support...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Mitchell Program Room, Mitchell Branch
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Health and Wellness  

*CANCELED* Kids' Coding Workshop with CS4ALL In-Person

*****This session has been canceled. The next meeting will be Saturday, July 11.***** Justine and Katerina from CS4ALL continue their coding workshops for kids. Learn how to code a classic game...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Ives Children's Program Room, Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Family and Children (6-12)     Ages 6-11  
Categories:
  Digital Learning and Technology     Education and Lifelong Learning  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left
*CANCELED* Kids' Coding Workshop with CS4ALL

Stay and Play at Stetson In-Person

Join us for stories, songs, and play! Ages 0-4 with caregiver.
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Stetson Young Minds Discovery Room - 1st Floor, Stetson Branch
Audience:
  Ages 0-5  
Categories:
  Education and Lifelong Learning     Literacy and Language     Literature, Arts and Culture  
Stay and Play at Stetson

Rent Rebate In-Person

Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location:
Wilson Upper Level Conference Room, Wilson Branch
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement  

The GIANT Room - Laws of the Land

Create your own law to make New Haven a better or more fun place. Write and illustrate your law to create your own trading card, featuring an AI-generated rendering of your law and how it improves...  More
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Family and Children (0-5)     Family and Children (6-12)     Ages 0-5     Ages 6-11     General Interest  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Digital Learning and Technology     Education and Lifelong Learning  
The GIANT Room - Laws of the Land

Mindfulness Matters: Make a Change in One Second, One Thought, One Breath In-Person

Lead by Prabha Makayee, a long time practitioner and facilitator of mindfulness events in CT. Together with peers practice dropping the labels & tuning into yourself. Join an in-person discussion...  More
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Wilson Music Room, Wilson Branch
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Education and Lifelong Learning     Health and Wellness  

Stay 'N' Play - IN PERSON Story Time @ Ives In-Person

Stories, songs, and playtime for children with parent/caregiver. Ages 0-4.
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Ives Children's Program Room, Ives Main Library
Audience:
  Family and Children (0-5)  
Categories:
  Literacy and Language  

Adult Writer's Group In-Person

Aspiring and experienced writers are welcome! Join us for safe and supportive environment to work on your craft.
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Wilson Family Place, Wilson Branch
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Education and Lifelong Learning     Literacy and Language     Literature, Arts and Culture  
Adult Writer's Group

Fair Haven Gaming Meetup In-Person

Come game with us! Play video, board, and card games with other kids and families, tweens, and teens.
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Fair Haven Program Room, Fair Haven Library
Audience:
  Family and Children (6-12)     Teens (12-18)     Ages 6-11  
Categories:
  Civic and Community Engagement     Digital Learning and Technology     Education and Lifelong Learning  

Hearing Voices Weekly Meeting In-Person

The Wilson Library is happy to welcome back The Connecticut Hearing Voices Network (CT-HVN). Come share your experiences with others who “get it” in an anonymous group aimed at friendship and support.
Date:
Monday, June 8th, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:
Wilson Family Place, Wilson Branch
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Health and Wellness  

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