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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.
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits

COVID-19 Testing Available Now! Order your free COVID-19 Tests. U.S. households are eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 tests at
Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week was established by the American Library Association in 1982 to reaffirm the freedom to read and to
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
Voting FAQs

Voting FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions about voting, including registration requirements, absentee voting, acceptable forms of ID and more.
National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs  September 15th to October 15th in the United States, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States of America.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Sign up for a new card, or renew your current card to enter our gift basket raffle!
Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Current Job Openings with the State of Connecticut.

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Bulk Trash Pick-Up Begins Oct. 1st

Bulk Trash Pick-Up Begins October 1 2024; New Collection Method Begins January 1 2025.

Senior Center News

There’s so much happening at the Senior center this month! Take a look at their latest newsletter!

Mobile Food Pantry

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

Gathering of the Paws – Oct. 19th

A family-friendly day of live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks & adoptable pets!

Hamden Small Business Academy

The Hamden Small Business Academy is now accepting applications for their free 11-week entrepreneurship bootcamp.

The Hamden Police Department is currently recruiting

Make a Difference in your Community – BECOME A HAMDEN POLICE OFFICER

New Disposal Fees at Transfer Station

The Town of Hamden will implement fees for waste deposited at the Transfer Station beginning June 11th.

Public Notice

Public Notice from Hartford HealthCare regarding the transfer of ownership of a healthcare facility.

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