New Haven Free Public Library Email Format
LibrariesConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
The New Haven Free Public Library, based in New Haven, Connecticut, operates as a public library system serving the city. Its mission centers on fostering lifelong learning, sparking curiosity, and strengthening community through access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for people of all ages. The library serves a network of branches and maintains a sizable staff to deliver programs and services. It is part of the libraries industry and supports the needs of an urban community. It collaborates with local cultural, educational, and civic partners to expand services, including free annual tax preparation assistance through Yale's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and displays and events in partnership with organizations such as the Ely Center of Contemporary Art and the New Haven Docs festival. In 2026, it launched a storytelling initiative tied to its Mardi Gras fundraiser, inviting residents to share what the library means to them at branches or online.