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Apr
21
All Day
Spice of the Season: Grab & Go
May
12
All Day
Children's May Grab & Go Craft: Lotus Flower
May
24
All Day
Holiday Closing
May
27
6:30pm
Crying in H Mart Book Discussion
Friends Room |   3 attending
May
28
6:00pm
Group Guitar Lesson - Level I
Meeting Room |   12 attending

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Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available May 27-31!

Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available May 27-31!

Bonus Borrows are now available the last seven days of each month. Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrowing quota!
Level Up With Hamden Library Podcast

Level Up With Hamden Library Podcast

Summer reading, library secrets and more!
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders living in the United States this May.
2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

Hats off to this year’s winners of the Thornton Wilder Writing Competition!
A Letter from the Library Director

A Letter from the Library Director

The Library has suspended much of its digital navigation activity after losing federal funding for the program following an Executive Order.
Looking for Program Proposals

Looking for Program Proposals

We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Current Job Openings with the State of Connecticut.
Hamden Library Seed Library Update - April 2025

Hamden Library Seed Library Update – April 2025

The Seed Library is open through June 7th!

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Community News

Memorial Day Parade – May 26th

The Town of Hamden’s 86th Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26, beginning at 10:00AM.

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Legislative Council Meeting Agendas – May 27th

Agendas for upcoming Legislative Council Meeting

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration – May 30th

Decorative arts, workshop, cultural dances and light refreshments!

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Hamden Pride – Jun. 7th

Save the date – Hamden Pride is June 7th!

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Hamden Fest – Jun. 14th

Enjoy a​ full day of events and activities in Town Center Park!

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Bulk Trash Pickup

Hamden Bulk Trash Pick-up is now by Appointment Only

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Hamden Summer Day Camp

Sign up now for Summer Day Camp for kids ages 3 ½ – 14.

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Seasonal Job Opportunities

The Hamden Department of Public Works is hiring for seasonal and part-time positions.

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Hamden Public Library

All library buildings will be closed on Saturday, May 24th - Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day Weekend.

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