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Hamden 240 Scavenger Hunt
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Scavenger Hunt!
Help Save E-Rate
In Hamden, the E-rate program allows local public schools and the Library to receive significant discounts on internet access, equipment & telecommunications.
Join the Friends of Hamden Library
The Friends of the Hamden Library organization provides essential support and advocacy for the library.
Pulitzer Prizes 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in Books!
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.
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.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice in 2025 occurs on Sunday, December 21st.
NYT Notable Books 2025
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.”