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July is World Watercolor Month

July is World Watercolor Month

​Looking for inspiration? Check out one of our books on watercolor! World Watercolor Month is an annual global celebration of
Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Current Job Openings with the State of Connecticut.
Check out one of our Yard Games!

Check out one of our Yard Games!

Spend part of your Labor Day playing an outdoor game that everyone enjoys!
Special Juneteenth Podcast Episode

Special Juneteenth Podcast Episode

Hear interviews with author Jill Marie Snyder, plus Deb Moxam and Evans Simmons of the Hamden Black History Committee!
Looking for Program Proposals

Looking for Program Proposals

We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Public Meetings on Proposed Fare Increases on CT Rail Services

Public Meetings on Proposed Fare Increases on CT Rail Services

CTDOT Invites the Public to Attend Upcoming Meetings for Proposed Rail Fare Changes
Celebrate Pride with the Hamden Library Podcast!

Celebrate Pride with the Hamden Library Podcast!

In honor of Hamden Pride, the podcast is joined by guests Tony Ferraiolo and Jillian Celentano.
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a great book by a Caribbean-American writer.

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Hamden Summer Concert Series

 The 2025 Summer Concert Series is here!

Hamden Announces Adjusted Property Tax Due Date

Due to the extended budget period, property tax due dates have be been pushed back.

New Mill Rate Announced

The Legislative Council has adopted a mill rate of 51.88 for fiscal year 2026.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

No registration is needed! All children and teens are welcome to any summer meal’s location.

Romeo & Juliet – Aug. 7-8

Passion and violence explode in Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers.

Mobile Food Pantry

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

Bulk Trash Pickup

Hamden Bulk Trash Pick-up is now by Appointment Only

Hamden Summer Day Camp

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

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