Contact Information

• Address
• Telephone Directory
• Library Staff
• Board of Library Directors
• Patrons Board of Directors

Address

The address of the Main Library (or "Ives Branch") is:

New Haven Free Public Library
133 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06510

The Branches page has links to addresses of the Library's branches. Click here to acccess the Branches page.

Telephone Directory

Area Code: 203

Main Library:

Hours/Directory (automated)	946-8130
Children's Room	946-8129
Computer Center (Lower Level)	946-8698
Information and Reference	946-8130 ext. 101
Business & Job Information Reference Desk	946-7431
Library Cards/Borrowing Information	946-8135
Local History	946-7430
Nonprofit & Philanthropic Resource Center	946-7431
Public Information	946-8125
TDD	946-6200

Branch Libraries:

Fair Haven Branch	946-8115
Mitchell Branch	946-8117
Stetson Branch	946-8119
Wilson Branch	946-2228

Directory of Library Staff

Christopher Korenowsky Executive Director ckorenowsky@nhfpl.org 203-946-8139 Christopher Korenowsky is the seventh City Librarian since the New Haven Free Public Library's founding on February 21, 1887. His predecessor, Mr. James Welbourne, retired on October 1, 2010. A graduate of Kent State University, where he received his Masters of Library and Informational Sciences, Korenowsky has almost 18 years of public library experience gained through his work at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio. From direct public services to administrative management positions, Korenowsky played a strong role in helping to shape CML from 1991 to 2009. Christopher has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Ohio State University. In February 2009, he became the Director of Professional Development for the Ohio Library Council, the statewide organization that advocates legally and educationally for all 251 public libraries in Ohio. In addition to leading library teams through successful fund raising, building projects and budget and revenue generating initiatives, Christopher has extensive experience in working with strategic messaging and branding initiatives in public libraries. Notes Korenowsky, "it is essential that our library has a plan in place that reflects the passion and the success of the staff and the depth of our programs and collections as we move firmly into the 21st century. Through a well executed upcoming community needs analysis and brand identity program, I am excited to start working with the executive leadership team to deliver visual and written messages that reflect our value to the community. Every effort the NHFPL puts forward will be operating with the customer in mind at every turn."

Cathy DeNigris Deputy Director cdenigris@nhfpl.org 203-946-8124

Xia Feng Public Services Administrator, Youth Services xia.feng@nhfpl.org 203-946-2279

Brad Bullis Public Services Administrator, Adult Services bradley.bullis@nhfpl.org 203-946-7091

Kathie  Hurley Public Information Officer khurley@nhfpl.org 203-946-8125

Board of Library Directors

The Library is overseen by a Board of nine directors appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. This body is charged with establishing and enforcing the rules and regulations for the management, protection, and preservation of library property, and with hiring the City Librarian.

Library Board meetings are open to the public and are usually scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month. Call 946-8141 for more information.

Members of the Board:

Hon. John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor, Ex Officio

Ms. Claudia Merson, President
18 Everit Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Ms. Elsie Chapman, Vice-President
42 Academy Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Mr. Michael Morand, Treasurer
Yale University, Office of Communications and State Affairs
2 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510

Hon. Doug Hausladen, Aldermanic Representative
161 Park Street #1A
New Haven, CT 06511

Mr. John Donatich
100 McKinley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

Mr. Carlos Eyzaguirre
33 Lyon Street Apt 3
New Haven, CT 06511

Dr. Dolores Garcia-Blocker
BOE 54 Meadow Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Mr. David Greco
65 Pope Street
New Haven, CT 06512

Ms. Helen Martin-Dawson
31D Liberty Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Mr. Christopher J. Korenowsky, City Librarian

Members of the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation Board

Mr. Edward S.K. Bottomley, President
Mr. Edward C. Harris, Ph.D.Vice President
Ms. Priscilla S. Dannies,Ph.D. Treasurer
Mr. Christopher Korenowsky, Executive Director

Ms. Elsie Chapman
Ms. Holly Crawford,Ph.D.
Ms. Fallon DePina
Mrs. Louise Endel
Ms. Lisa Fecke
State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield
Mr. Frank Mitchell
Ms. Amanda Patrick
Mr. Jon C. Wilson
Ms. Rosanne Zudekoff




May 11 , 2012