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National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023 Ryan Comments Off on National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs  September 15th to October 15th in the United States, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States of America. […]

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The Ballad of Sir Dinadan

August 29, 2023 Jenny Comments Off on The Ballad of Sir Dinadan

Young Dinadan has no wish to joust or quest or save damsels in distress or do […]

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National Book Lover’s Day! – August 9th

August 1, 2023 Morgan Comments Off on National Book Lover’s Day! – August 9th

For readers and book lovers of the world, National Book Lover’s Day is a day for […]

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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1, 2023 Jessica Comments Off on May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions […]

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Popsugar Reading Challenge 2023

April 8, 2023 Jessica Comments Off on Popsugar Reading Challenge 2023

The 2022 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is Here! Read books that fit the prompts from the list, come into the library with your filled-in sheet to receive a novelty button! […]

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February is Black History Month

February 1, 2023 Jessica Comments Off on February is Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with one of these great new books!  […]

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NYT Notable Books 2022

November 22, 2022 Jessica Comments Off on NYT Notable Books 2022

Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” […]

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National Book Award Finalists 2022

October 6, 2022 Jessica Comments Off on National Book Award Finalists 2022

Finalists for the 2022 National Book Award have been announced! […]

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Memoir Beach Reads

July 30, 2022 Carrie Comments Off on Memoir Beach Reads

              Summer reading is not ALL about summer love and […]

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June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

June 1, 2022 Jessica Comments Off on June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a great book by a Caribbean-American writer. […]

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2022 Pulitzer Prize Winning Books

May 9, 2022 Jessica Comments Off on 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winning Books

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Pultizer Prizes! […]

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U.S. Congress Investigating a Record High in School Book Bans

April 12, 2022 Ryan Comments Off on U.S. Congress Investigating a Record High in School Book Bans

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties marked National Library Week […]

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BookPage February 2022

February 1, 2022 Jessica Comments Off on BookPage February 2022

Discover your next great book with BookPage! […]

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Crime Time Corner #7 Winter Chills

January 18, 2022 Carrie Comments Off on 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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Joan Didion, December 5, 1934 – December 23, 2021

December 28, 2021 Jessica Comments Off on Joan Didion, December 5, 1934 – December 23, 2021

Columnist, essayist, novelist, screenwriter, political reporter, and memoirist Joan Didion died on December 23 from complications […]

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Miller Memorial Library

2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Borrowing/Renewals: 203-287-2682
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Hamden, CT 06517
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91 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
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