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Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available November 24-30!

Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available November 24-30!

Bonus Borrows are now available the last seven days of each month. Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrowing quota!
Horror Roundtable Discussion

Horror Roundtable Discussion

Four librarians, one table, lots of horror books (and movies)! Find out what our librarians think will scare your socks off this Halloween season.
The Page Turners: A Super Fun Book Club for Kids!

The Page Turners: A Super Fun Book Club for Kids!

Come hang with the Page Turners, our super fun book club just for kids!
Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Current Job Openings with the State of Connecticut.
Can You Spot Fake News?

Can You Spot Fake News?

Fake news is the deliberate falsification and fabrication of news-based information.
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Banned Books Week 2024

According to PEN America, the number of Book Bans in the 2023-24 school more than doubled from the previous year.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits

Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits

U.S. households are eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 testing kits.
New CT Laws That  Go Into Effect Oct. 1

New CT Laws That Go Into Effect Oct. 1

Here are some of the new Connecticut laws that take effect on October 1, 2024: Juvenile Justice:  •  Streamlined juvenile

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Leaf & Brush Collection Begins Nov. 12th

Public Works announces brush collection schedule.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please help us ensure that every family in our community can celebrate this special day with a nutritious and hearty meal.

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway – Nov. 21

Any and all Hamden residents may receive a Thanksgiving meal basket. No appointment or pre-registration  needed. 

Hamden Symphony Concert – Nov. 24th

Hamden Symphony presents its Fall concert, Reverberations, on Sunday, November 24th at 3:30 PM. 

Passport Day and Community Resource Fair – Dec. 7th

Join Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro on Saturday, December 07, 2024 at Miller Cultural Complex for a day full of valuable resources.

Nutrition Workshops at Keefe

Keefe Community Center will present a series of nutrition workshops in English and Spanish.

Mobile Food Pantry

Free food from the CT Foodshare Mobile Pantry truck at 306 Circular Ave.

Hamden Kids Holiday Toy Drive

The Keefe Center hosts a toy drive during different holidays during the year to make sure every child gets the gift they deserve.

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