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Make Hot Cocoa Bombs!
Hot Cocoa Bombs Hello, friends! Today we are going to learn how to make hot cocoa bombs. Some of you may have signed up for a grab and go kit with ingredients. If you did […]
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Plant for the pollinators–starting now!
You don’t have to wait til spring to plan and plant for nature’s pollinators. Some of our best native plants for pollinators can be started right now, outdoors, for little or no cost, and with […]
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Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering November 2- November 13! November 2- November 6 11/4- Dinosaur Storytime Grab & Go Activity (REGISTER HERE) 11/5- Story […]
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Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering October 26 – October 30! October 26 – October 30 10/26- Grab & Go Craft: Troll Magnets (REGISTER HERE) […]
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Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering October 12 – October 23! October 12 – October 16 10/13- Grab & Go Craft: Rock Painting (REGISTER HERE) […]
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Children’s Grab & Go Activity: Solar Powered S’mores!
Special Labor Day Weekend Grab & Go Kit: Solar Powered S’mores. Registration is required for all grab and go bags. This activity is limited to one kit per family and is for ages 5 and […]
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Children’s Grab & Go Kit: Slime Make Your Own Slime!
Our 2020 Summer Reading craft programs will be via grab & go craft kits. When you register for the craft, a bag with your name on it will be left on the curbside pick up […]
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Teen Summer Reading
Hey, teens! If you are entering grades 6-12 why not take part in our summer reading program? Check out our virtual newsletter to learn more about what you can do […]
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Trailblazing Women for Kids with Author/Illustrator Vashti Harrison
PBS Books presents: Trailblazing Woman: Author/Illustrator Talk For Kids (Ages 8-13) with Vashti Harrison on Facebook Live. Click here to join PBS Books Facebook Live event on Thursday, July 16th at 2pm. This event […]
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Teens: Make Your Own Mandrake!
Teen Summer Reading programs will all be done via grab & go programming this summer.
Come to the library and pick up your supplies to create your own mandrake! […]
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Hamden Public Library – Zoom Etiquette
What is Zoom? If you haven’t yet Zoomed, it is likely that you will! More and more people and groups are conducting formal and informal meetings and chats online, that is, virtually, rather than face-to-face […]
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Online STEAM with Miss Johnea
Hello All! Today we are using plastic eggs in this reusable, Earth Day inspired craft! By the end, you will have made either a bug or a shaker egg! Bugs You will need: Plastic Easter […]
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Online STEAM with Miss Johnea
Good morning all! Today we are making binoculars and going on a safari! Our binoculars will be made from some recyclable materials and then we will go on a search for different colors that we […]
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Llama Story Time With Miss Johnea
Join Miss Johnea while she reads some fun books about llamas! (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t be available on our […]
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Garden Club With Miss Paula
Do you miss Garden Club with Miss Paula? How about watching some videos of her garden? Today, she is sharing videos on how to plant some seedlings!