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Creepy Reads
Take a look at our new book display of Creepy Reads – Kinda Creepy and Seriously Creepy books […]
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we offer some resources that provide information on the indigenous peoples of Connecticut as well as the current lives of Native Americans throughout the country along with suggestions for a few local field trips! […]
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Michael K. Williams, November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021
Actor Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 54. […]
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Charlie Watts, June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021
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. […]
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Crime Time Corner #6: Academic Mysteries
When you think of the Ivy League, what comes to mind? Tradition, prestige, scholarship, old money? […]
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Open Culture and Astronomy
Two astronomical events have appeared in some news articles recently. The Perseid meteor showers which occur […]
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Climate Change: Extreme Heat and Health in Connecticut
Heat waves are becoming more common and extreme heat is becoming more of a health concern […]
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Colorful Summer Activities
Looking for a summery day activity? Check out these easy, colorful summer activities you can try […]
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Brundage Community Branch Had a Makeover!
Brundage Community Branch got a makeover and is now reopen to the public! […]
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The Invasives Among Us
Like the “Englishman’s footstep” (Plantain – Plantago major), there is another invasive plant in our midst that […]
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Veggies to plant now
Wasn’t it just Spring? and now we are in mid-summer? That’s Connecticut for you. Procrastinate no […]
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Electric Vehicles in Connecticut
In 2020, Connecticut unveiled A Policy Framework for Electric Vehicle Adoption to accelerate the deployment of […]
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Spring Ahead: Home Project Ideas
Need some remodeling project ideas? Storage and organizing tips? Decorating do-overs? We have plenty of materials […]
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eMagazines
Zinio eMagazines, previously available in the RBdigital app, has moved to OverDrive. Hamden Library patrons can now read our digital magazines alongside eBooks and eAudiobooks on Libby, the one-tap reading app from OverDrive. […]
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Crime Time Corner #5
Helene Tursten brings the Swedish landscape and culture to life in her Inspector Embla Nyström series. […]