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The Hamden Seed Library on the lower floor of Miller Memorial Library will be open for free native seeds on the following dates and times in January:
Thursday, January 15, 1:00-4:30pm
Saturday, January 17, 2:00-4:30pm
Thursday, January 22, 1:00-4:30pm
Saturday, January 24, 2:00-4:30pm
The Seed Library opens for the Spring Season on February 2nd, and will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays through June 6th.
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January is National Hot Tea Month
Take time to celebrate the comforting warmth, health benefits, and rich history of tea.
HPL Podcast: 2025 Year-End Roundtable Discussion
Enjoy our special end-of-year roundtable discussing books and media of 2025 and 2026.
Hamden Library Seed Library Update
Pick up some free seeds on select dates in January! Spring Season Seed Library Opens February 2.
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Hamden Library’s Year in Review
We welcomed new patrons, connected with returning users, and saw thousands of materials move through our shelves and into people’s homes.
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Hamden Public Library.
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Free Tax Preparation is available for those who qualify.
SCSU’s Memory Café is now open for registration.
Hamden Christmas Tree Disposal
Curbside pick-up of Christmas trees begins on Monday, January 12th
Warming Center at Keefe Community Center
The Keefe Community Center will serve as an overnight winter warming station for those in need.
Heating Oil Assistance Program
Heating Oil Assistance is available to Hamden residents that meet program guidelines.
Hamden ‘s public buildings serve as warming stations for the public during their regularly scheduled hours.