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  • Hours & Locations
    • Miller Memorial Library
      • Miller Library Floor Plan
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          • Download & Stream
          • New & Notable
          • World Language Collection
          • Interlibrary Loan
        • Special Collections
          • Museum Passes
          • Borrow a Hotspot
          • Seed Library
          • Library of Things
        • For Readers
          • Adult Summer Reading 2025
          • Book Discussion Group
          • Friends’ Bookstore
          • Book Links
          • OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2025
  • Services
        • Borrowing
          • Library Card Registration
          • Loan Periods and Fees
          • Manage Your Account Online
          • Text and Email Alerts
          • Contactless Pickup
        • Technology
          • Computer Services
          • Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
          • Borrow a Hotspot
          • Charging Stations
          • Mobile Printing
          • Digital Navigators
        • Other Services
          • Looking for Program Proposals
          • Homebound Delivery
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Reserve a Study Room
          • Seed Library
  • Resources
        • Online Research & Learning
          • For Adults
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  • Children
    • Kids Summer Reading 2025
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    • Homework Help
    • Storytime From Home
    • Launchpads
    • Nutmeg Nominees
    • Fun & Games
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  • Teens
    • Teen Summer Reading 2025
    • Teen Advisory Board
    • Teen Reads
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    • Thornton Wilder Writing Competition
  • About Us
        • Library History
          • Thornton Wilder at the Library
          • Miller Library History
          • Hamden Libraries in a Nutshell
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Library Blog

Library Blog

August is American Artist Appreciation Month

July 31, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on August is American Artist Appreciation Month

August is a month dedicated to appreciating American artists and their contributions to the art world. […]

Library Blog

HPL Podcast: Readalouds for All Ages

July 28, 2025 Kacie Comments Off on HPL Podcast: Readalouds for All Ages

Did you know that research shows some clear – and surprising! – benefits to continuing to read aloud to kids as they grow up? […]

Library Blog

We Have Wonderbooks!

July 24, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on We Have Wonderbooks!

Wonderbook readalongs are now available at all of our branch locations! […]

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July is World Watercolor Month

July 3, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on July is World Watercolor Month

​Looking for inspiration? Check out one of our books on watercolor! World Watercolor Month is an […]

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Employment Opportunities

July 2, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Employment Opportunities

Current Job Openings with the State of Connecticut. […]

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Check out one of our Yard Games!

July 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Check out one of our Yard Games!

Spend part of your Labor Day playing an outdoor game that everyone enjoys! […]

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Special Juneteenth Podcast Episode

June 15, 2025 Mike Pierry Comments Off on Special Juneteenth Podcast Episode

Hear interviews with author Jill Marie Snyder, plus Deb Moxam and Evans Simmons of the Hamden Black History Committee! […]

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Looking for Program Proposals

June 15, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Looking for Program Proposals

We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library. […]

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Celebrate Pride with the Hamden Library Podcast!

June 8, 2025 Mike Pierry Comments Off on Celebrate Pride with the Hamden Library Podcast!

In honor of Hamden Pride, the podcast is joined by guests Tony Ferraiolo and Jillian Celentano. […]

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June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

June 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a great book by a Caribbean-American writer. […]

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A Letter from the Library Director

May 4, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on A Letter from the Library Director

The Library has suspended much of its digital navigation activity after losing federal funding for the program following an Executive Order. […]

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2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

May 2, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on 2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

Hats off to this year’s winners of the Thornton Wilder Writing Competition! […]

Seed Library Updates May
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Hamden Library Seed Library Update – May 2025

May 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Hamden Library Seed Library Update – May 2025

The Seed Library is open through June 7th! Don’t miss your chance to select your seeds! […]

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This Could be Your Lucky Day!

April 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on This Could be Your Lucky Day!

The Lucky Day Collection is a collection of highly popular books that are available for immediate check-out. […]

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Join the Friends of Hamden Library

January 8, 2025 Kacie Comments Off on Join the Friends of Hamden Library

The Friends of the Hamden Library organization provides essential support and advocacy for the library. Your $10 […]

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Miller Memorial Library 9:30am – 8pm
Whitneyville Library 9:30am – 1pm
2pm – 5pm
Brundage Community Library 9:30am – 1pm
2pm – 5pm

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Upcoming Events

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12
3:30pm
Oobleck! w/ Regional Water Authority
Meeting Room |   10 attending
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Aug
13
10:30am
Summer Open Play
Meeting Room |   3 attending
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Aug
13
2:30pm
Drawing with Jan
Friends Room |   16 attending
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Miller Memorial Library

2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Borrowing/Renewals: 203-287-2682
Reference Desk: 203-287-2680
Children's Room: 203-230-3770
Fax: 203-287-2685
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Whitneyville Branch

125 Carleton Street
Hamden, CT 06517
203-287-2677

Brundage Community Branch

91 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
203-287-2675 

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