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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! […]
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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! […]
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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 […]
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New Haven Lawyer & Poet Named MacArthur Fellow
When Reginal Dwayne Betts, a New Haven poet, lawyer, and advocate answered a call from an […]
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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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Creepy Reads
Take a look at our new book display of Creepy Reads – Kinda Creepy and Seriously Creepy books […]
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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! […]
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Michael K. Williams, November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021
Actor Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 54. […]
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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. […]
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Open Culture and Astronomy
Two astronomical events have appeared in some news articles recently. The Perseid meteor showers which occur […]
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Brundage Community Branch Had a Makeover!
Brundage Community Branch got a makeover and is now reopen to the public! […]
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eMagazines
Zinio eMagazines, previously available in the RBdigital app, has moved to OverDrive. Hamden Library patrons can now read our digital magazines alongside eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby, the one-tap reading app from OverDrive. […]
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NYT Notable Books 2020
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” […]
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Looking for some courtroom drama?
Hankering for some good courtroom drama? If so, our *Hoopla streaming service may provide just what you’re looking for. […]