Library Blog
Digital Navigators at Hamden Library
Need affordable internet? Feeling left behind by technology? Need a computer?
Hamden Public Library’s digital navigators can help! […]
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Brigadier General Charles McGee, December 7, 1919 – January 17, 2022
Military pilot Charles McGee, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, died in his sleep on January 17 at the age 102. […]
COVID Resources
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know. […]
Library Blog
OverDrive App Will Sunset February 2022
If you use the OverDrive app to access Libraries Online Digital Collection for free e-books, e-magazines and audiobooks, please plan to switch to the Libby app. The OverDrive app is be removed from the Apple App Store, Google […]
Children's Blog
Collaborative Puzzle Art Project
The Hamden Library is calling all residents to join us for a collaborative art project! Join us in creating a large community puzzle to be displayed in the library. Stop by the Children’s Desk to […]
Community News
VITA Tax Preparation
Beginning January 24th, Hamden Adult Ed VITA will be offering tax assistance online and at Hamden High School. […]
Community News
Hamden Transition Survey for Residents
Take part in the Town of Hamden Transition Survey and make your voice heard! Survey deadline is January 22nd. […]
COVID Resources
Insurance to Cover At-Home COVID tests
Starting January 15, most people with a health plan can go online, or to a pharmacy or store to purchase an at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Community News
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
The Hamden Black History Committee Office of the Mayor will be sponsoring a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Zoom Webinar Birthday Celebration on Sunday, January 23. […]
Community News
Real Estate Tax Bill Credits for Qualified Residents
The Hamden Assessor’s Office will be taking applications for credits on real estate tax bills for qualified elderly and/or disabled residents February 1, 2022 to May 15, 2022. […]
Library Blog
Sidney Poitier, February 20, 1927 – January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier, America’s first black movie star and Academy Award winner, died at the age of 94. Born in Miami while his parents were there selling the tomato crop they grew on Cat Island in […]
Community News
Free Health Screenings at Keefe Community Center
Keefe Community Center will be hosting free health screens on March 30th and April 13th from 10am to 2pm. […]
Community News
Free Nutrition Workshops at Keefe Community Center
The Hispanic Health Council will present four FREE nutrition workshops at Keefe Community Center beginning April 20th. […]
Library Blog
bell hooks, September 28, 1952 – December 15, 2021
Poet, author, feminist, professor, critic and activist Gloria Jean Watkins died on December 15th at the age of 69 after a lengthy illness. She adopted the pen name of bell hooks in honor of her […]
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Anne Rice, October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021
Anne Rice died on December 11th at the age of 80. The author of over 30 novels, she was best known for “Interview with the Vampire”, which became a best seller and a 1994 hit […]