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Wanted – Craft Supplies
Donations will be accepted at the Information Desk at Miller Library Monday, April 27th through Monday, May 11th during the library’s open hours.
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April is National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month is a national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets.
Hamden Library Seed Library Update – April 2026
Get the latest news from our Seed Library!
Passport to Connecticut Libraries
Let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program!
Looking for Program Proposals
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Library Card Design Contest!
Calling all creatives! Hamden Public Library is looking for new artwork to feature on our library cards!
Updates from the Connecticut Center for the Book
July 4th, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The America 250 | CT Commission was created to help Connecticut commemorate this milestone. In addition to honoring 1776, the Commission aims to inspire grassroots efforts that…
New York Times All Access
Our NYT subscription now includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic!
HPL Podcast: Poetry Roundtable
When it comes to a subject as broad as poetry, it’s hard to pick one thing to focus on. So we picked a whole bunch.
Little Free Pantries
All three Hamden Library branches are now home to Little Free Pantries!
Transparent Language Online
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Hamden Public Library.
OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2026
Tired of reading the same old, same old? Join the OVERDUE Reading Challenge!
Hamden Library’s Year in Review
We welcomed new patrons, connected with returning users, and saw thousands of materials move through our shelves and into people’s homes.
NYT Notable Books 2025
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.”
Romantasy
Check out the newest and hottest titles in romantic fantasy!