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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 […]
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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 […]
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) […]
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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Resources for Small Businesses
Community Advantage Recovery Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a new financial assistance loan expressly for existing small and start-up businesses in underserved areas through the Community Investment Corporation (http://ciclending.com/) in Connecticut. […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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Teens: Make Your Own Mandrake!
Teen Summer Reading programs will all be done via grab & go programming this summer.
Come to the library and pick up your supplies to create your own mandrake! […]
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Hamden Public Library – Zoom Etiquette
What is Zoom? If you haven’t yet Zoomed, it is likely that you will! More and more people and groups are conducting formal and informal meetings and chats online, that is, virtually, rather than face-to-face […]
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Virtual Book Club
What have you been reading? Did you recently start or finish a book you’re crazy about? Or did you read something so terrible you want to warn others about it? We want to know all about it! […]
Children's Blog
Children’s Book Pictionary
Try to de-code the pictures, to figure out the children’s book titles! Click the links below and enjoy! Picture Books Chapter Books
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Online STEAM with Miss Johnea
Hello All! Today we are using plastic eggs in this reusable, Earth Day inspired craft! By the end, you will have made either a bug or a shaker egg! […]