COVID-19 Resources – Hamden Public Library

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations in Connecticut

See all the locations across the State accepting walk-up vaccine appointments.

COVID-19 Testing Locations

Testing is available in many locations throughout Connecticut. Many locations provide test free of charge, but prices can vary.

State of Connecticut : Coronavirus

Learn about COVID-19 symptoms and prevention, and see the current case count in Connecticut.

CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019

Look to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for some of the most comprehensive information available regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

NIH: Coronavirus

Get the latest updates from the National Institute of Health

WHO: Coronavirus

Learn about the global impact of the coronavirus from the World Heath Organization.

COVID-19 Blog Posts

QVHD Update for Covid-19 Resources

May 19, 2023 Ryan Library Blog Comments Off

The QVHD (Quinnipiack Valley Health District) website has been updated to include a list of resources […]

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

January 18, 2022 Jessica COVID Resources Comments Off

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know. […]

Test Kit and Mask Distribution for Hamden – updated January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 Elisabeth COVID Resources Comments Off

The Town of Hamden has COVID self-test kits and KN95 masks available for Hamden residents at the Keefe Community Center and Elderly Services by appointment only, starting Tuesday, January 18th. […]

Insurance to Cover At-Home COVID tests

January 14, 2022 Jessica COVID Resources Comments Off

Starting January 15, most people with a health plan can go online, or to a pharmacy […]

Update on Vaccines and the Omicron Variant

December 20, 2021 Liz COVID Resources Comments Off

Information gathered from a blog from Dr. Francis Collins, Director, National Institute of Health. Omicron is […]

Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5-11

November 3, 2021 Ryan COVID Resources Comments Off

Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 will be available starting today November, 3rd 2021. Supply is […]

Hindsight 2020

August 5, 2021 Elisabeth Library Blog Comments Off

Hindsight 2020 “is a collaborative community history project documenting Greater New Haven community members’ reflections on […]

Eviction: Legal Help and Rental Assistance

May 17, 2021 Thomas Library Blog Comments Off

Are you being Evicted? Did Covid-19 cause hardship? Are you falling behind in rent? Falling behind […]

Double Masking for Covid-19 Protection

January 31, 2021 Ryan Library Blog Comments Off

A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Matter in July found that wearing two masks could […]

New Variants of the Coronavirus that Causes Covid-19

January 30, 2021 Ryan Library Blog Comments Off

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causing the Covid-19 pandemic is what’s known as an RNA(ribonucleic acid) virus. RNA […]

Kaiser Family Foundation: Covid-19 Vaccine Monitor

January 14, 2021 Ryan Library Blog Comments Off

The KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor is an ongoing research project tracking the public’s attitudes and experiences […]

Workouts at Home

April 27, 2020 Carrie Library Blog Comments Off

Having trouble getting motivated? Missing your Zumba class? Yoga class? Strength training? “Stay safe, Stay home” […]

Hamden Food and Health Resources

April 24, 2020 Jessica Library Blog Comments Off

Thanks to Yale’s Dwight Hall and the Yale Interpretation Network, Hamden Wellness Resource Guide and Food Assistance Guide are now available in Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. […]

Stretch Your Budget and Your Pantry!

March 24, 2020 Carrie Library Blog Comments Off

Here are some tips for rethinking how we shop, eat, and cook during this health crisis with limited outings and limited budget. […]

COVID-19 General Resources

March 12, 2020 Jessica Library Blog Comments Off

Find Up-to-Date Health Alerts & Information from reputable health organizations. […]