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NYT Notable Books 2020
Every year, the New York Times publishes its list of “100 Notable Books of the Year.” It contains 50 fiction and poetry titles and 50 nonfiction titles Take a look at some of the great […]
Books & Reading
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RBdigital shutdown
The RBdigital platform will shutdown no later than December 30, 2020, but no fear – our collections will still be available through other platforms! […]
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Join the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in Hamden
Broaden your understanding of our world by joining the Hamden Public Library in reading the award-winning book Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea. Then share your insights in a virtual book discussion on December 7, […]
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November Book Discussion
Please join us on Monday, November 23rd at 7 pm via Zoom to discuss the book “Women in the Kitchen: Twelve Essential Cookbook Authors Who Defined the Way We Eat, from 1661 to Today” by Anne […]
Children's Blog
Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering November 2- November 13! November 2- November 6 11/4- Dinosaur Storytime Grab & Go Activity (REGISTER HERE) 11/5- Story […]
Children's Blog
Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering October 26 – October 30! October 26 – October 30 10/26- Grab & Go Craft: Troll Magnets (REGISTER HERE) […]
Children's Blog
Upcoming Children’s Programs!
Looking for our current library programs? Here is what we will be offering October 12 – October 23! October 12 – October 16 10/13- Grab & Go Craft: Rock Painting (REGISTER HERE) […]
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15th to October 15th in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States of America. […]
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Crime Time Corner #3
Downton Abbey sparked interest in early 20th century England in the lives and experiences of both the upper and lower classes and Jacqueline Winspear has written a mystery series along similar themes in the Maisie […]
Children's Blog
Children’s Grab & Go Activity: Solar Powered S’mores!
Special Labor Day Weekend Grab & Go Kit: Solar Powered S’mores. Registration is required for all grab and go bags. This activity is limited to one kit per family and is for ages 5 and […]
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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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Teens Read: Book Reviews by Teens
Hello, friends! Miss Alyssa here to again introduce one of our great TAB members, Aeryn! Aeryn was on the 2021 High School Nutmeg Committee and she is an avid reader. Don’t forget that you can […]
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Teens Read: Book Reviews by Teens
Hello, friends! Miss Alyssa here to introduce one of our Teen Advisory Board members, Aeryn! Aeryn was on the 2021 High School Nutmeg Committee and she is an avid reader. She is joining us today […]
Library Blog
“The Guest Book” Virtual Discussion
Please join us on Zoom to discuss the novel “The Guest Book” by Sarah Blake on Monday, August 31st at 6:30 pm. According to Kirkus Review, The Guest Book is reminiscent of the novels of […]
Children's Blog
Children’s Grab & Go Kit: Slime Make Your Own Slime!
Our 2020 Summer Reading craft programs will be via grab & go craft kits. When you register for the craft, a bag with your name on it will be left on the curbside pick up […]