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HPL Podcast: 2025 Year-End Roundtable Discussion

HPL Podcast: 2025 Year-End Roundtable Discussion

Enjoy our special end-of-year roundtable discussing books and media of 2025 and 2026.
Seed Library Updates

Hamden Library Seed Library Update

Pick up some free seeds on select dates in January!
Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available December 25-31!

Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available December 25-31!


Bonus Borrows are now available the last seven days of each month. Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrowing quota!
Hamden Library's Year in Review

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.
Holiday Schedule

Holiday Hours

View our holiday schedule for Monday, December 22nd through Saturday, January 3rd.
Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice in 2025 occurs on Sunday, December 21st.
Program Propasal

Looking for Program Proposals


We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
New York Times Notable Books of 2025

NYT Notable Books 2025

Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.”

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Community News

Heating Oil Assistance Program

Heating Oil Assistance is available to Hamden residents that meet program guidelines.

Three Kings Day Celebration – Jan. 5th

Celebrate Three Kings Day with the Town of Hamden.

Hamden Warming Centers

Hamden ‘s public buildings serve as warming stations for the public during their regularly scheduled hours.

Breakfast with the Legislators

Enjoy breakfast and an opportunity to talk directly with your elected representatives in a relaxed setting.

Hamden Food Assistance

Find information about food pantries, prepared meals, meals for seniors, and more in Hamden, CT

Mobile Food Pantry

Free food from the CT Foodshare Mobile Pantry at 306 Circular Ave, every 2 weeks on Wednesday, 4:30-5:30PM.

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All branches will be open 9:30 - 1 on Wednesday, Dec. 31st.
All buildings will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1st.

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