Shelf Care April 2026
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Other People's Poetry
Bats - Winged Wonders
Podcasting 101
I am the Arrow
Library Card Design Contest
Tax Information
Origami
Branching Out
April Book Discussion
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The Hamden Public Library was a recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Public Libraries Award in Advancement in Literacy and Education for the Digital Navigators program!

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Seed Library

The Hamden Seed Library on the lower floor of Miller Memorial Library is now open for the Spring Season through June 6th. It will be staffed Thursdays from 1-4:30pm and Saturdays, from 2-4:30pm. Self-service is available during all Miller Library open hours.

New & Forthcoming Books

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Passport to Connecticut Libraries

Passport to Connecticut Libraries

Let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program! 
Updates from the Connecticut Center for the Book

Updates from the Connecticut Center for the Book

July 4th, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The America 250 | CT Commission was
Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available March 25-31!

Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available March 25-31!


Bonus Borrows are now available the last seven days of each month. Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrowing quota!
Library Card Design Contest.

Library Card Design Contest!

Calling all creatives! Hamden Public Library is looking for new artwork to feature on our library cards!
Seed Library Updates

Hamden Library Seed Library Update – March 2026

Get the latest news from our Seed Library!
New York Times All Access

New York Times All Access

Our NYT subscription now includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic! 
HPL Podcast: Poetry Roundtable

HPL Podcast: Poetry Roundtable

In this Valentine’s Day episode, Kacie chats with booksellers from two of Connecticut’s romance-only bookstores to rave about all things romance novels.
Looking for Program Proposals

Looking for Program Proposals

We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.

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Raise Some Dough – Hamden Lions Club Fundraiser

Panera Bread – 2335 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT April 21 – 4:00pm to 8:00pm 25% of sales will benefit the Lions Club of Hamden. Enter promo code FUND4U at online

Get Well Down Dixwell – Apr. 6-11

Take part in a full week dedicated to wellness and focusing on your mind, body, and overall health.

Community Health Fair – Apr. 11th

The Keefe Community Center and EQUIP Rehabilitation will host a Health Fair on April 11th.

Hamden Earth Day – Apr. 25th

Hamden’s Earth Day Celebraion is Satursay, April 25th!

Mayor’s Proposed Budget

View the Mayor’s proposed budget for FY27.

Free Tax Preparation

Free Tax Preparation is available for those who qualify.

All Library buildings will be closed April 3-5 for the holiday weekend.

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