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2022 Pulitzer Prize Winning Books
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Pultizer Prizes! […]
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May 10th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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 […]
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The Hamden Library Podcast: Episode 8 is Now Live!
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 […]
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Scrapbooking with Plants in the 18th Century
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 […]
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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 […]
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Bitcoin and Other Market Trends
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 […]
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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of MyHomeCT: A Federally-Funded Mortgage Relief Program
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. […]
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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 […]
Children's Blog
Get Caught Reading A Children’s Book!
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 […]
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Brooklyn Public Library Offers Free eCards to Teens Nationwide
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 […]
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The Many Language Days of April!
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 […]
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125th Anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s Birth
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 […]
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Ready for the Grade Summer Enrichment Program
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! […]
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Popsugar Reading Challenge 2022
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! […]
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U.S. Congress Investigating a Record High in School Book Bans
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 […]