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Celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday!

The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's Birthday! Sunday, February 12th, 2023 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join us in resuming a pre-COVID tradition of celebrating Lincoln's birthday, this time with cake, liquid refreshment, and stories. When Abraham Lincoln, then an obscure Illinois lawyer, spoke about the Dred Scott case, the response propelled him to the Presidency. Many members of the Institute … Continue reading Celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday! →

Local Legend Barbara Lamb talks about Local Legend Donald G. Mitchell

The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Even if you think you don't know anything about Donald Grant Mitchell, if you live in New Haven you do: he was an author, editor, practical farmer, statesman, lecturer, and most significantly to locals, he designed both East Rock and Edgewood Parks. Learn more about Mitchell’s long life and his numerous contributions to our city, … Continue reading Local Legend Barbara Lamb talks about Local Legend Donald G. Mitchell →

CT Poet Chris Schlegel reads at the Library

The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

"Christian Schlegel's RYMAN consists of three talk poems, in the tradition of the artist David Antin. The first talk was conducted at the author's desk in the Hudson Valley, the second over Zoom, and the third, in two parts, while he paced a cemetery in Ithaca and a businessperson's hotel room in Albany. Topics include … Continue reading CT Poet Chris Schlegel reads at the Library →

The Institute Library will close for the holiday weekend on Wednesday, November 27 at 3:00 p.m. We will re-open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3.
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