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HPL Bonus Podcast: Forest Bathing and the Hamden Canopy
This episode is about trees: how they can help us and how we can help them.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!
Due to budget cuts, Hoopla borrows will be limited to 3 checkouts per month beginning Sept. 1st.
We are looking for experienced instructors who wish to present programs with the library.
OVERDUE! Hamden Reading Challenge 2026
Tired of reading the same old, same old? Join the OVERDUE Reading Challenge!
HPL Podcast: End of Summer Roundtable
Join Mike, Kacie, Danielle, Hannah and Rebecca for a fun, end of summer roundtable discussion!
Hamden Library staff Hannah & Brittany shared their story, Waking Up at Sleeping Giant Park!
Our NYT subscription now includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic!
Community News
Get the latest news and information from the Town of Hamden
Learn all about the Hamden Woman’s Club and find out how to join!
New HUSKY D Work Rules Texting Numbers
DSS announces they will be sending HUSKY D Medicaid work rules text messages from new numbers
State Rail Plan Information Meeting – Sept. 15th
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting a series of public information meetings as part of the Connecticut State Rail Plan update.
Brooksvale Fall Festival – Sept. 26th
Bring the family and enjoy a full day of fall fun at the Brooksvale Park Fall Festival!
There’s so much happening at the Senior center this month! Take a look at their latest newsletter!
Paint Hamden Pink – Sept. 22nd
Hamden’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kick-Off is on September 22nd.