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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.”
Romantasy
Check out the newest and hottest titles in romantic fantasy!
Booker Prize Shortlist 2025
Flesh by David Szalay is the 2025 Booker Prize Winner!
Libby adds AI integration
See a new way to explore Libby. Libby has announced the launch of Inspire Me, a new, personalized way to search through the Library’s eBook collection. Inspire Me uses AI integration to search through the library’s collection using prompts, which…