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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!
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Heating Oil Assistance Program
Heating Oil Assistance is available to Hamden residents that meet program guidelines.
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 Hours
View our holiday schedule for Monday, December 22nd through Saturday, January 3rd.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice in 2025 occurs on Sunday, December 21st.
Kwanzaa Celebration – Dec. 26th
The Town of Hamden will host a Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 26th.
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.
Looking for Program Proposals
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Hamden Library Seed Library Update
Read the latest news from our Seed Library volunteers!
NYT Notable Books 2025
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.”
Little Free Pantries
All three Hamden Library branches are now home to Little Free Pantries!
Booker Prize Shortlist 2025
Flesh by David Szalay is the 2025 Booker Prize Winner!
Hamden Food Assistance
Find information about food pantries, prepared meals, meals for seniors, and more in Hamden, CT
Transparent Language Online
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Hamden Public Library.