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Pajama Storytime

October 1, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Pajama Storytime returns in October!. Join us newly renovated program room at Brundage Community Library and listen to some stories! […]

FREE Fall Drive-In Movie Series

September 30, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

The Drive-In Movie Series will take place Friday nights, October 8th thru October 29th. All shows begin at 7:30PM […]

Connecticut Climate Change Update

September 25, 2021 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

Earlier this month, the State of Connecticut released the 2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report. The data through 2018 is the most recent and up to date information available. The report shows that Connecticut is […]

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The Hamden Library Podcast is Now Live!

September 23, 2021 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

Nearly a year in the making, the Hamden Library Podcast has made its official debut! Our goal is to not only keep you informed but also entertain and inspire you. Appreciate why Hamden Public Library […]

Michael K. Williams, November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021

September 20, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Actor Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 54. […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2021 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15th to October 15th in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States of America. […]

The Homeschooling Collection at Whitneyville

September 8, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or trying it for the first time, the Whitneyville Branch Library is here to help. […]

Charlie Watts, June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021

August 24, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Charlie Watts, the drummer for the what some might say is the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band, The Rolling Stones, died on August 24, 2021. […]

Crime Time Corner #6: Academic Mysteries

August 24, 2021 Carrie K Comments Off

When you think of the Ivy League, what comes to mind? Tradition, prestige, scholarship, old money? How about murder? Pamela Thomas-Graham wrote a three-book series in which the protagonist of all three books is Nikki […]

Masks and Mandates

August 20, 2021 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

Members of an anti-mask social media group have been attending and protesting at school board meetings and public spaces in many Connecticut towns. Movement proponents argue that children should not be required to wear masks […]

Open Culture and Astronomy

August 16, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Two astronomical events have appeared in some news articles recently. The Perseid meteor showers which occur from mid-July and continue through late August. The moon will be a crescent and set early so the night […]

Hamden Entrepreneurs Seminar Series

August 13, 2021 Pam Comments Off

The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hamden Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the Hamden Entrepreneurs Seminar Series to begin in September of 2021. This four-part series will cover a variety of important business topics […]