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125th Anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s Birth
The 125th anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s birth (April 17, 1897) will be observed throughout 2022 with […]
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The Many Language Days of April!
April isn’t just a month where rain showers bring May flowers; it’s also a month of […]
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Digital Navigators
Need affordable internet? Feeling left behind by technology? Need a computer?
Hamden Public Library’s digital navigators can help! […]
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Best Films about Aging and Elderhood
The movies love old people. There have been so many films where actors have won awards […]
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Children’s Book Bundle Request!
Not sure what to read next? Let our children’s library staff select something for you. […]
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Electric Vehicle Resources
Despite widespread awareness in a short period of time, electric vehicles(EVs) haven’t achieved mainstream adoption, making […]
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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 […]
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Ivan Reitman, October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022
Producer-director Ivan Reitman died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California. He was […]
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February is Love Your Library Month!
It’s Love Your Library month and we are CELEBRATING! Come into any branch to get a […]
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The Origins of Black History Month
The idea for Black History Month originated in 1915 when an historian, Carter G. Woodhouse, and […]
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Lunar New Year with Grace Lin
Grace Lin (2019 Caldecott Medal Winner, 2010 Newbery Medal Winner) author of Where the Mountain Meets […]
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Youth Media Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. This year’s winners were announced on January 24th. […]
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Crime Time Corner #7 Winter Chills
A trip to the Alps- with friends, or family, or even the people you work with […]
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Brigadier General Charles McGee, December 7, 1919 – January 17, 2022
Military pilot Charles McGee, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, died in his sleep on January 17 at the age 102. […]
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