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Hamden Cooling Stations
During periods of extreme weather and heat, public buildings are air-conditioned and open to the public during regular business hours.
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2024 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!
Library of Things
The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you…
Library Podcast: Black Librarianship
This month on the podcast, we honor Black History Month.
Classics of Latin American Literature
Titles on this list are on display in our World Language collection, located next to the Information Desk at Miller Library.
NYT Notable Books 2023
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” It contains 50 fiction and poetry titles and 50 nonfiction titles Take a look at some of the great books you may have missed…
A New Episode of the Hamden Library Podcast is Available!
Creativity! This month on the podcast, we talk with Connecticut-based artist Adam Wallenta and his son Makana about creating their graphic novel “Punk Taco.” We’ve also got a roundtable discussion with three musicians on the library staff about how they…
Hamden Veterans Office
Hamden’s Veterans Commission is pleased to announce the opening of Hamden’s Veterans Office.
NYT Notable Books 2022
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” Take a look at some of the great books you may have missed this past year! NYT Notable Books of 2022 – Fiction &…
125th Anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s Birth
The 125th anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s birth (April 17, 1897) will be observed throughout 2022 with nearly 150 productions of his plays worldwide – including OUR TOWN, a new production of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH on Broadway and a…
Digital Navigators
Need affordable internet? Feeling left behind by technology? Need a computer?
Hamden Public Library's digital navigators can help!
February is Love Your Library Month!
It’s Love Your Library month and we are CELEBRATING! Come into any branch to get a library card (or renew your expired one) and receive a raffle ticket. We’re raffling off library bags brimming with swag from the library and…
NYT Notable Books 2021
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” Take a look at some of the great books you may have missed this past year!
Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services
Did You Know You Can Get Civil/Family Case Notices and Case Updates Electronically?
Visit Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services to sign up!
The Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum
Retired New Haven police officer Jeffrey Fletcher recently opened the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum in Stratford, CT. The museum displays artifacts and relics Fletcher’s parents, Ruby and Calvin, collected over decades that reflect the African American…