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 […]
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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 […]
Children's Blog
Make Hot Cocoa Bombs!
Hot Cocoa Bombs Hello, friends! Today we are going to learn how to make hot cocoa bombs. Some of you may have signed up for a grab and go kit with ingredients. If you did […]
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! […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Teen Summer Reading
Hey, teens! If you are entering grades 6-12 why not take part in our summer reading program? Check out our virtual newsletter to learn more about what you can do […]
Children's Blog
Trailblazing Women for Kids with Author/Illustrator Vashti Harrison
PBS Books presents: Trailblazing Woman: Author/Illustrator Talk For Kids (Ages 8-13) with Vashti Harrison on Facebook Live. Click here to join PBS Books Facebook Live event on Thursday, July 16th at 2pm. This event […]
Children's Blog
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Listen to Miss Johnea read Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs! (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t be available on […]
Children's Blog
I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!
Listen to Miss Alyssa read I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! Written by Karen Beaumont. (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t […]
Children's Blog
The Princess and the Pit Stop With Miss Alyssa
Listen to Miss Alyssa read The Princess and the Pit by Tom Angleberger. (Note: this video is unlisted and you will need to use the link above to access it as it won’t be available […]