Children's Blog
Kids Winter Reading Challenge! Presented by the Page Turners
Stop by the library anytime from December 16th-23rd to pick up a very special winter break […]
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NYT Notable Books 2024
Take a look at some of the best fiction and nonfiction for 2024, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. […]
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Can You Spot Fake News?
Fake news is the deliberate falsification and fabrication of news-based information. […]
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Banned Books Week 2024
According to PEN America, the number of Book Bans in the 2023-24 school more than doubled […]
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits
U.S. households are eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 testing kits. […]
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New CT Laws That Go Into Effect Oct. 1
Here are some of the new Connecticut laws that take effect on October 1, 2024: Juvenile […]
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Listen To Hamden’s Favorite Songs!
To celebrate World Music Day, we put together an interactive display for patrons, allowing them to choose their favorite songs, which we then added to a Library Favorites playlist! […]
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Check out one of our Yard Games!
Spend part of your Labor Day playing an outdoor game that everyone enjoys! […]
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Hamden Library Podcast: I Know What You Read This Summer!
“What have you been reading this summer and how did you feel about it?” […]
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POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2024
The 2024 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is here! New Year, New Prompts! […]
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August is American Artist Appreciation Month
August is a month dedicated to appreciating American artists and their contributions to the art world. […]
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July is National Grilling Month
Embrace the joys of outdoor cooking and savor the flavors of summer with one of these great cookbooks! […]
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2024 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners! […]
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Seed Library Closing for the Season
The last day to pick up seeds will be Saturday, June 8th. […]
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Eviction: Legal Help and Rental Assistance
The State of Connecticut now has a Right to Counsel Program to provide free, experienced lawyers […]