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Looking for some courtroom drama?
Hankering for some good courtroom drama? If so, our *Hoopla streaming service may provide just what you’re looking for. […]
Articles by Nancy McNicol
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020, we offer some resources that provide information on the indigenous peoples of Connecticut as well as the current lives of Native Americans throughout the country along with suggestions for a few local field trips! […]
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At the Museums…
To make it easy for you to plan a family fun day, here is a list of the places that currently accept library passes with information on their hours and restrictions.
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In Celebration-Despite a Pandemic
Although 2020 will go down in United States history as a year burdened by disease and strife, the events of these past months cannot prevent a celebration that’s been 400 years in the making. This […]
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Things That Go Bump in the North
Good news for fans of Steig Larsson’s (now David Lagercrantz’) Millennium/Lisbeth Salander series, Henning Mankell’s Wallander or Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole–there’s much more to explore in the Scandinavian (or Nordic) Noir genre! Tina Jordan, Senior […]
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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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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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Films for Foodies
We look at 13 movies likely to be enjoyed by those who appreciate good food. […]
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Recommended by The New York Times
Recently, the New York Times posted a list of recommended movies currently available on Netflix. Here are their recommendations for the films on their list that are available at no charge to Hamden Public Library cardholders through our Hoopla and Kanopy services. […]
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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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Confused About Where To Get Movie & TV Info?
We are bombarded every day by requests to watch this movie or that TV series. How can we make sense of it all? Fortunately, there is no shortage of internet places to visit that will gladly […]
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Writers on Film
“Write what you know,” is the proverbial mantra touted in writing classes around the globe. This may explain the many books and movies that center around a writer as the main character. […]
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Art Goes to the Movies
Biopics portraying the lives of artists continue to grow in popularity along with films that use art as a catalyst for drama. Many are available through streaming services, including Hoopla, making them readily accessible during our confinement. […]
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The Fine Art of YouTube
Hundreds of YouTubers regularly provide samples of their artistic process to viewers. Here we single out several who, in the face of quarantine, offer livestream sessions not only to instruct but to share bits of themselves and their lives in hopes of using art to raise the spirits of their audience during these dark days. […]