National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based program of the American Chemical Society (ACS). This annual program unites ACS local sections, student chapters, technical divisions, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to […]
Health Literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) addresses […]
Earlier this month, the State of Connecticut released the 2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report. The data through 2018 is the most recent and up to date information available. The report shows that Connecticut is […]
Nearly a year in the making, the Hamden Library Podcast has made its official debut! Our goal is to not only keep you informed but also entertain and inspire you. Appreciate why Hamden Public Library […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15th to October 15th in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States of America. […]
Members of an anti-mask social media group have been attending and protesting at school board meetings and public spaces in many Connecticut towns. Movement proponents argue that children should not be required to wear masks […]
The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) released its most comprehensive report yet on Monday, August 9th. It is the 6th report since the organizations founding in 1988 and the first one since 2014’s fifth assessment […]
Chances are you have heard about something called Critical Race Theory(CRT), most likely from watching a national or local television news/opinion show, possibly even on social media. The issue of CRT has now been localized […]
What is Citizen Science? As we face global challenges, we may want to find local ways to make a difference in protecting endangered species, safeguarding water sources, preventing disease or accelerating medical research. Here are […]
Heat waves are becoming more common and extreme heat is becoming more of a health concern across the United States. Since 1970, the average temperature in Connecticut has increased 2.8 degrees Fahrenheit. That is significantly […]
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 1-2:30pm, the public will have an opportunity to experience an electric school bus at Miller Memorial Library. The Ride & Drive event is with Lion Electric, the leading all-electric […]
In 2020, Connecticut unveiled A Policy Framework for Electric Vehicle Adoption to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging station infrastructure, among other things. Connecticut has committed to an ambitious EV adoption goal […]
Climate Change Climate Change is caused by a simple shift in energy balance. The Earth takes in a nearly constant amount of solar short-wave ultraviolet radiation. In order to remain in balance, the Earth needs […]
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is celebrating the 95th Black History month with a virtual festival. […]
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Matter in July found that wearing two masks could increase protection from virus particles by 50% up to 75%. It not only added an extra layer of protection […]
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