Library Blog

Things That Go Bump in the North

August 26, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

Good news for fans of Steig Larsson’s (now David Lagercrantz’) Millennium/Lisbeth Salander series, Henning Mankell’s Wallander […]

Charging Stations

August 6, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

You can use the Library’s Kwikboost charging station to power up your devices. […]

Crime Time Corner #2

July 21, 2020 Carrie Comments Off

Mystery-Crime-Thriller novels often take us to other places, but they can also transport us to other […]

Talking Books with Bob Dylan

June 23, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

In interviews over the years the Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter has spoken about the books he enjoys reading. We list some of them for you. […]

Audiobooks that Highlight the African-American Experience

June 17, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

These audiobook titles, some classics, some newer to the genre highlighting the African-American experience from the pens of Black writers, are available to Hamden Public Library patrons through Hoopla […]

Black Lives Matter Reading List

June 8, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

A Message from our Director

June 8, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

A Message from our Director condemning racism and discrimination against Black people and all people of color. […]

Meet the Author: Beatriz Williams

June 8, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

Connecticut resident Beatriz Williams is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and a screenwriter. […]

Films for Foodies

June 8, 2020 Jessica 3

We look at 13 movies likely to be enjoyed by those who appreciate good food. […]

Crime Time Corner #1

May 29, 2020 Carrie Comments Off

Imagine that you have committed a murder; the victim deserved what he got, you were never […]

Little Women Readalikes–Nutmeg Style

May 18, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

If Louisa May Alcott’s nostalgic tales leave you wanting to spend more reading time in a simpler world, you may be surprised to learn that there is a series of books created by a New Haven-born author that once rivaled Alcott’s titles in popularity. […]