Library Blog
Gary Paulsen, May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021
Children’s and YA author Gary Paulsen wrote over 200 books, over 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays for teens. He died suddenly at the age of 82. […]
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Join our Community Conversations
The Hamden Public Library wants to hear about your hopes for Hamden and your ideas for how the library can help those hopes become reality. Share your ideas at one of our community conversations. You may win a $25 gift card! […]
Library Blog
For Connecticut Animals: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Hotter
Have you ever wondered why birds have evolved such colorful feathers? Or have you been curious about what fiddler crabs do with their one, oversized, claw? This talk will explore the traits of animals that live […]
Library Blog
New Haven Lawyer & Poet Named MacArthur Fellow
When Reginal Dwayne Betts, a New Haven poet, lawyer, and advocate answered a call from an unknown number he wasn’t expecting the news he got. The caller informed him he was chosen, along with 24 […]
Library Blog
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Hamden Community Services works with the community every year to ensure Hamden families enjoy Thanksgiving without the worry of where their holiday meal will come from through generation donations by dedicated residents like you. […]
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Creepy Reads
Take a look at our new book display of Creepy Reads – Kinda Creepy and Seriously Creepy books for this Spooky Season! You can find the display on the Main level of the Miller Library.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we offer some resources that provide information on the indigenous peoples of Connecticut as well as the current lives of Native Americans throughout the country along with suggestions for a few local field trips! […]
Brundage Blog
Halloween Science Fun
Brundage Community Library will be having Halloween Science Fun on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:00pm. At your own (physically distanced) station, experiment with bubbling pots of goo, glow sticks and dry ice chemistry! For […]
Children's Blog
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime returns in October!. Join us newly renovated program room at Brundage Community Library and listen to some stories! […]
Library Blog
FREE Fall Drive-In Movie Series
The Drive-In Movie Series will take place Friday nights, October 8th thru October 29th. All shows begin at 7:30PM […]
Library Blog
Michael K. Williams, November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021
Actor Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 54. […]
Library Blog
The Homeschooling Collection at Whitneyville
Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or trying it for the first time, the Whitneyville Branch Library is here to help. […]
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Charlie Watts, June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts, the drummer for the what some might say is the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band, The Rolling Stones, died on August 24, 2021. […]
Library Blog
Open Culture and Astronomy
Two astronomical events have appeared in some news articles recently. The Perseid meteor showers which occur from mid-July and continue through late August. The moon will be a crescent and set early so the night […]
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
No appointments are required for these upcoming vaccine clinics. […]