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The Fifth Season Book Discussion
Please join us on Zoom to discuss the book “The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemison on Monday, May 31st, 2021. In a May 13, 2016 review in the “New York Times”, Annalee Newitz states, “N.K. […]
Books & Reading
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“This Tender Land” Book Discussion
“This Tender Land” was originally meant as a sequel to Kruger’s award winning “Ordinary Grace,” but the author did not like the outcome and so decided to write a completely different novel. In the “New […]
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Spring Ahead: Home Project Ideas
Need some remodeling project ideas? Storage and organizing tips? Decorating do-overs? We have plenty of materials to get your creative juices flowing…just click on the topics below and let your creativity flow! Attics/Basements Bathrooms Bedrooms […]
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Crime Time Corner #5
Helene Tursten brings the Swedish landscape and culture to life in her Inspector Embla Nyström series. Embla Nystrom is a champion boxer and hunter of moose and boar in the Swedish countryside. She is the […]
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The Dutch House Book Discussion
Please join us on Zoom to discuss the book “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:30 pm. […]
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Bridgerton – Not Just a Television Series
If you’re enjoying watching Bridgerton and shows like it, go ahead and enjoy these books. They are available as print copies and also digitally as indicated. Check them out and let me know if you […]
Children's Blog
World Read Aloud Day is HERE!
Did you check out our post about World Read Aloud Day? There are some great resources available there to help us celebrate. The most exciting thing is that you can check out our playlist and […]
Children's Blog
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday February 3rd!
World Read Aloud Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 3rd 2021. World Read Aloud Day is an annual holiday created to encourage the joy of reading and sharing stories. The Hamden Library is excited […]
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African American Cookbook Authors And Chefs
Our cookbook collection is brimming with cookbooks that highlight and celebrate the contributions of African American cooking as well as international chefs and restaurateurs. […]
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February is Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with one of these great new books! […]
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TEENS READ: BOOK REVIEWS BY TEENS
Hello, friends! Miss Alyssa here to again introduce one of our great readers, Sagarika! Don’t forget that you can always email me or call the library to put the books reviewed on hold for […]
Children's Blog
TEENS READ: BOOK REVIEWS BY TEENS
Hello, friends! Miss Alyssa here to again introduce one of our great readers, Sagarika! Don’t forget that you can always email me or call the library to put the books reviewed on hold for yourself! […]
Children's Blog
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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New Holiday Cookbooks
It’s hard to believe that time of the year is here for holiday feasts and cookie swaps! Here are some NEW cookbooks to kick off your holiday cooking and baking! Hallmark Christmas Countdown Hallmark Channel […]
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Crime Time Corner: Holiday Edition
Almost everyone knows the birds of Christmas – the partridge, the turtle doves, the calling birds, the French hens… Author Donna Andrews, all of whose twenty-eight books contain a bird in the title, has seven […]