
2022 Pulitzer Prize Winning Books
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Pultizer Prizes! […]
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Pultizer Prizes! […]
May 10th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents. Learn the facts about […]
Nearly a year in the making, the Hamden Library Podcast has made its official debut! Our goal is to keep you informed but also entertain and inspire you. Appreciate why Hamden Public Library truly is […]
The 18th century was a time when a passion for botany and gardening flourished. The study and collection of plants and flowers became popular and played an important role in scientific knowledge building. Join us […]
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year 50% of all lifetime […]
Event Rescheduled Have you been scratching your head about Bitcoin? What is it? How does it work? Join us for an interesting evening exploring cryptocurrency and other trends in the marketplace. We will look at […]
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Connecticut has been awarded approximately $123 million to establish MyHomeCT, a program funded by the Homeowner Assistance Fund. […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of […]
It’s Children’s Book Week (May 2 – May 8) and Get Caught Reading Month! In celebration of Get Caught Reading Month, you can receive a special coupon bookmark and enter a gift-card raffle! In order […]
For a limited time, young adults ages 13 to 21 nationwide, will be able to apply for a free eCard from BPL (usually a $50 cost). This initiative is called “Books UnBanned“. It’s part of […]
April isn’t just a month where rain showers bring May flowers; it’s also a month of fun with many celebrations including National Poetry Month and National Garden Month! Growth and inspiration can be found everywhere […]
The 125th anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s birth (April 17, 1897) will be observed throughout 2022 with nearly 150 productions of his plays worldwide – including OUR TOWN, a new production of THE SKIN OF OUR […]
The Hamden Public Library has received a special grant from The New Alliance Foundation. The Ready for the Grade summer enrichment program will begin this summer! […]
The 2022 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is Here! Read books that fit the prompts from the list, come into the library with your filled-in sheet to receive a novelty button! […]
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties marked National Library Week by holding a three-hour hearing April 7th to discuss the recent spike in book bans in school classrooms and […]
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