Wish List
Children’s Summer Reading Program - $4,800 - $2,250 funded by Friends of the Library; $2,200 funded by Library Board; Reading prizes donated by the Hamden business community
Each year there is a summer reading program with a different theme. The theme for this past summer was “Be Creative at Your Library” with a wide range of programs and activities ranging from science, creative arts, story times and live musical performances at Miller and the two branches. There is a kick-off program and ending program thanking all the participants at each location. Approximately 350 children attend programs. Other expenses include printing and craft supplies. Over 400 children participate by tracking the books read in a folder with small prizes for reading.
Museum Passes - $1,700 $1700 funded by the Friends of the Library
The Hamden Public Library circulates 26 museum passes to Hamden families that allow either free or reduced admission to Connecticut attractions. All that is needed for this first come, first served program is a valid Hamden library card. This year 660 passes were borrowed by Hamden residents.
Miller Book Discussion Series - $1,300 $540 funded by the Friends of the Library
This group meets monthly and has a following of 18 – 24 participants with librarian Pam Ross as the group leader and organizer. A total of 244 people attended the book discussions this past year. Participants are encouraged to recommend titles for future discussions. Expenses include purchasing multiple paperback titles and refreshments for each program.
Branch Children’s Programs and Story Times-Fall / Holidays - $950 $950 funded by the Friends of the Library
Both branches have story times, craft programs and other programs that include hospitality and expenses for craft supplies.
$475 ea. Branch X 2= $950
Branch Children’s Programs and Story Times – Winter / Spring - $1,800 $900 funded by the Friends of the Library
Both branches have story times, craft programs and other programs that include hospitality and expenses for craft supplies.
$900 ea. Branch X 2=$1,800
Miller Children’s Programs and Story Times -Fall / Holidays - $950 $950 funded by the Friends of the Library
Miller has story times for various age groups, craft programs and other programs that include hospitality and expenses for craft supplies.
Miller Children’s Programs and Story Times- Winter / Spring - $1,800 $900 funded by the Friends of the Library
Miller has story times for various age groups, craft programs and other programs that include hospitality and expenses for craft supplies.
Support of Early Childhood Literacy at Miller & Branches - $2,000 $2,000 funded by the Friends of the Library
This project will enable Miller and the branches to purchase baby board books, concept / counting books, easy readers and basic story time materials to be read by parents / care-givers to young children.
Collection Development at Miller and the Branches - $20,000
This project will allow Miller and the branches to purchase new print titles for adults, teens and children. Our circulating collection is one of the best of all the neighboring public libraries and this enhancement will help maintain our quality collection.
Digital Audio Books, eBooks, Music & Video - $7,500
OverDrive Download Services delivers best-selling digital audio books, eBooks, music, and video for download directly from a library’s “Virtual Branch” website. All titles can be easily transferred to thousands of portable devices such as iPods and Sony Readers, and many titles can be “burned” to a CD to play on a CD player.
Spanish Language Collection Development at Brundage-Community Branch - $500
There has been increasing demand for both Spanish language print materials and audio books on CD.
Print materials $200 Audio books on CD $300
Children’s DVD Lease Plan at Brundage-Community & Whitneyville Branches - $1,400 $700 funded by the Friends of the Library
Allows acquisition of popular children’s DVDs on a regular basis @ 5 titles per month. Children’s DVDs are among the highest circulating items at the branch.
Lease plan at each branch: $700 X 2=$1,400
AWE Early Literacy Station for Miller Children’s Room - $2,400
The Early Literacy Station is a standalone system with educational software in curricula area, targeted for toddlers through second graders. We have one station in the Miller Children’s Department which is very popular.
Miller Media Department Conversion of Classic VCR Tapes to DVD - $2,000
As VCR tapes are withdrawn from the collection, certain classic titles need to be purchased in DVD format. This project will allow the library to purchase @ 160 DVD titles.
Miller Media Department Conversion of Classic Talking Books on Tape to CD - $3,000
Certain classics need to be purchased in CD format to replace high demand classics on tape.
This project will allow the library to purchase @100 unabridged titles.
Our thanks go out to the Friends of the Hamden Public Library for their tireless fundraising support!