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Library Blog

Transparent Language Online

September 25, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Transparent Language Online

110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Hamden Public Library. […]

Library Blog

Romantasy

September 20, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Romantasy

Check out the newest and hottest titles in romantic fantasy! […]

Library Blog

Libby adds AI integration

August 27, 2025 Thomas Comments Off on Libby adds AI integration

See a new way to explore Libby. Libby has announced the launch of Inspire Me, a […]

Library Blog

We Have Wonderbooks!

August 15, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on We Have Wonderbooks!

Wonderbook readalongs are now available at all of our branch locations! […]

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Library Blog

Join the Friends of Hamden Library

August 8, 2025 Kacie Comments Off on Join the Friends of Hamden Library

The Friends of the Hamden Library organization provides essential support and advocacy for the library. […]

Library Blog

This Could be Your Lucky Day!

August 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on This Could be Your Lucky Day!

The Lucky Day Collection is a collection of highly popular books that are available for immediate check-out. […]

Library Blog

August is American Artist Appreciation Month

July 31, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on August is American Artist Appreciation Month

August is a month dedicated to appreciating American artists and their contributions to the art world. […]

Library Blog

HPL Podcast: Readalouds for All Ages

July 28, 2025 Kacie Comments Off on HPL Podcast: Readalouds for All Ages

Did you know that research shows some clear – and surprising! – benefits to continuing to read aloud to kids as they grow up? […]

Community News

Mobile Food Pantry

July 20, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Mobile Food Pantry

Free food from the CT Foodshare Mobile Pantry at 306 Circular Ave, every 2 weeks on Wednesday, 4:30-5:30PM. […]

Community News

Bulk Trash Pickup

July 2, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Bulk Trash Pickup

Hamden Bulk Trash Pick-up is now by appointment. […]

Library Blog

Check out one of our Yard Games!

July 1, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Check out one of our Yard Games!

Spend part of your Labor Day playing an outdoor game that everyone enjoys! […]

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Community News

New Mill Rate Announced

June 27, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on New Mill Rate Announced

The Legislative Council has adopted a mill rate of 51.88 for fiscal year 2026. […]

Library Blog

2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

May 2, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on 2025 Thornton Wilder Writing Competition Winners!

Hats off to this year’s winners of the Thornton Wilder Writing Competition! […]

Textile Recycling
Community News

Textile Recycling

April 2, 2025 Jessica Comments Off on Textile Recycling

The Town of Hamden announces a new way to recycle wearable and non-wearable clothing and fabrics. […]

OVERDUE Hamden Library Reading Challenge 2025 "read books, win prizes"
Library Blog

OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2025

March 7, 2025 Kacie Comments Off on OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2025

Tired of reading the same old, same old? Join the OVERDUE Reading Challenge! […]

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Miller Memorial Library

2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Borrowing/Renewals: 203-287-2682
Reference Desk: 203-287-2680
Children's Room: 203-230-3770
Fax: 203-287-2685
Email the Reference Desk
Email the Children's Department

Whitneyville Branch

125 Carleton Street
Hamden, CT 06517
203-287-2677

Brundage Community Branch

91 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
203-287-2675 

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