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Craft Supply Swap – May 18th
Thank you to all who donated! We are no longer accepting donation for this year's swap. See you on Swap Day!
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Pulitzer Prizes 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in Books!
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders living in the United States this May.
HPL Podcast: Find Your Joy (and Your Friends) at the Library
On this episode we are celebrating National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy,” and Kacie and Eliza are here to tell us all about the many different ways the library can help you do just that.
New York Times All Access
Our NYT subscription now includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic!
Looking for Program Proposals
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
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…
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!
Booker Prize Shortlist 2025
Flesh by David Szalay is the 2025 Booker Prize Winner!
Libby adds AI integration
See a new way to explore Libby. Libby has announced the launch of Inspire Me, a new, personalized way to search through the Library’s eBook collection. Inspire Me uses AI integration to search through the library’s collection using prompts, which…