Children's Blog
Children’s Grab & Go kit: Grow Your Own Beanstalk
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 […]
Books & Reading
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Talking Books with Bob Dylan
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. […]
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Audiobooks that Highlight the African-American Experience
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 […]
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June is Audiobook Month
With so many portable device options, you can literally take them into the sun, while gardening, watering, sunbathing, or hiking. They can also make drive time and chores seem to go by faster, and can […]
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Meet the Author: Beatriz Williams
Connecticut resident Beatriz Williams is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and a screenwriter. […]
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Crime Time Corner
Imagine that you have committed a murder; the victim deserved what he got, you were never caught, but you know that sooner or later, you will be called to account. What to do? This is […]
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Little Women Readalikes–Nutmeg Style
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. […]
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SimplyE eBooks & eAudiobooks
SimplyE is an e-reader app that makes it easy to browse, borrow and read library e-books. The app brings multiple digital collections together in one place. […]
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“Tell Your Story” with Jason Reynolds
Author Jason Reynolds (Finalist for 2019 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Newbury Medal winner, NAACP Image Award winner and other honors) was awarded the honor of, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. In […]
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Virtual Book Club
What have you been reading? Did you recently start or finish a book you’re crazy about? Or did you read something so terrible you want to warn others about it? We want to know all about it! […]
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Children’s Book Pictionary
Try to de-code the pictures, to figure out the children’s book titles! Click the links below and enjoy! Picture Books Chapter Books
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Teens Read: Book Reviews by Teens
Hello, friends! Miss Alyssa here to introduce one of our Teen Advisory Board members, Aeryn! Aeryn was on the 2021 High School Nutmeg Committee and she is an avid reader. She is joining us today […]
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Knights and Dragons Story Time
Join Miss Alyssa while she reads some stories about knights and dragons! (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t be available […]
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Crayon Story Time
Join Miss Johnea while she reads The Day the Crayons Came Home. (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t be available on […]