The New Haven Free Public Library serves over 129,770 residents in New Haven County, Connecticut. The library system opened in the 1880s and now comprises five library locations across the County, including Ives Main Library, Fair Haven Branch, Mitchell Branch, Stetson Branch, and Wilson Branch. They maintain a collection of 452,165 volumes and circulate approximately 318,796 items annually. Services available to the public include meeting room reservations, faxing, printing, interlibrary loan services, and passport services. The library offers programs such as storytime, author visits, summer learning for all ages, crochet club, game club, homework help, and bilingual tech assistance.