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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.
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Our NYT subscription now includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic!
Hoopla Bonus Bonus Borrows Available February 21-28!
Bonus Borrows are now available the last seven days of each month. Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrowing quota!
HPL Podcast: Choose Love, Read Romance
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.
OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2026
Tired of reading the same old, same old? Join the OVERDUE Reading Challenge!
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
Hamden Library’s Year in Review
We welcomed new patrons, connected with returning users, and saw thousands of materials move through our shelves and into people’s homes.
Hamden Storm Information-updated 2/24/26
Hamden Announces Parking Ban and Closures Due to Inclement Weather
Block Grant Public Hearing – Feb. 25th
The Town of Hamden will hold a Community Development Block Grant public hearing on February 25th.
Black History Month Program – Feb. 27th
Celebrate Black History Month on February 27th.
Overnight Warming Center Relocated
Hamden Warming Center has been relocated to Breakthrough Church for the remainder of the season.
Free Tax Preparation is available for those who qualify.
SCSU’s Memory Café is now open for registration.