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Library Podcast: Women’s History Month
In March we celebrate the women who have helped build a fairer, more just society.
Library Podcast: Black Librarianship
This month on the podcast, we honor Black History Month.
Classics of Latin American Literature
Titles on this list are on display in our World Language collection, located next to the Information Desk at Miller Library.
Plant for the pollinators this winter!
As we have done for the past two Januaries, the Seed Library at Hamden Public Library is distributing seeds of plants that boost the work of our dwindling pollinators.
NYT Notable Books 2023
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” It contains 50 fiction and poetry titles and 50 nonfiction titles Take a look at some of the great books you may have missed…
National Book Lover’s Day! – August 9th
For readers and book lovers of the world, National Book Lover’s Day is a day for celebrating the joys, adventures, and excitement that books and reading bring! Recognized every year on August 9th, National Book Lover’s Day is an unofficial…
A New Episode of the Hamden Library Podcast is Available!
Creativity! This month on the podcast, we talk with Connecticut-based artist Adam Wallenta and his son Makana about creating their graphic novel “Punk Taco.” We’ve also got a roundtable discussion with three musicians on the library staff about how they…
A New Episode of the Hamden Library Podcast is Available!
Earth Day is on April 22nd so this month we’re talking about sustainability, reducing waste and recycling. Guest interviews include Joe DiRisi, Hamden’s recycling coordinator; Rebekkah Smith-Aldrich, Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System; and Lorrice Grant of Haven’s Harvest.…
“Bonjour!” to French Language Day and Transparent Languages!
March is a month that is full of cultural celebration. From the celebration of Mardi Gras on the 1st to St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th, tradition, festivities, and excitement will be on full display this month. But did you…
NYT Notable Books 2022
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” Take a look at some of the great books you may have missed this past year! NYT Notable Books of 2022 – Fiction &…
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 TEETH on Broadway and a…
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A History of Ukraine
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe by land area of 603,628km2. It has a population of over 40 million people, an official language of Ukrainian, and is a major world exporter of wheat and grains. Ukraine has extensive fertile…