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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 →

Shapeshifting & Dodging Haunts: The Poetics of Haunted Bodies & Haunted Land | A Reading and Conversation between Joan Kwon Glass and Shanta Lee

The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Shanta Lee  and Joan Kwon Glass: Two Poets Lee and Glass will discuss their recent projects (Black Metamorphosis and Night Swim, respectively) in dialogue with one another, and with YOU! Black Metamorphosis Shanta … Continue reading Shapeshifting & Dodging Haunts: The Poetics of Haunted Bodies & Haunted Land | A Reading and Conversation between Joan Kwon Glass and Shanta Lee →