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2025 Excellence in Public Libraries Award

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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Pulitzer Prizes 2026

Pulitzer Prizes 2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in Books!
Hoopla Update

Hoopla Maintenance

Hoopla will be down for maintenance May 6 from 2–5am.
HPL Podcast: Find Your Joy (and Your Friends) at the Library

HPL Podcast: Find Your Joy (and Your Friends) at the Library

On this episode we are celebrating National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy,” and Kacie and Eliza are here to tell us all about the many different ways the library can help you do just that.
Wanted - Craft Supplies

Wanted – Craft Supplies

Donations will be accepted at the Information Desk at Miller Library Monday, April 27th through Monday, May 11th during the library’s open hours.
Seed Library Updates

Hamden Library Seed Library Update – April 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! 
Looking for Program Proposals

Looking for Program Proposals

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

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Legislative Council Presentation Meeting – May 4th

View the agenda for the upcoming Legislative Council Meeting.

The Great Give – May 6-7

Support local nonprofits during the Great Give!

Community Resources Fair – May 26th

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro invites you to stop by for a day packed of helpful resources.

Passport Day – May 26th

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Hosts Passport Day.

Shred Event – May 30th

Get shredded and support the Hamden Lions Club!

Juneteenth Festival – June 14th

The African American Lodge #024 hosts their 1st Juneteenth Festival.