Monthly Celebrations and Observances – Hamden Public Library

Miller
Mon-Fri: 10-1 & 2-5:45
Sat: 9:30–12:30 & 1-2:45
Closed Sun

Brundage and Whitneyville
Mon-Thu: 10-1 & 2-5
Sat: 10-2
Closed Fri & Sun

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2021 Black History Month Virtual Festival

February 9, 2021 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is celebrating the 95th Black History month with a virtual festival. […]

African American Cookbook Authors And Chefs

February 1, 2021 Carrie K Comments Off

Our cookbook collection is brimming with cookbooks that highlight and celebrate the contributions of African American cooking as well as international chefs and restaurateurs. […]

February is Black History Month

January 30, 2021 Jessica Comments Off

Celebrate Black History Month with one of these great new books! […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 30, 2020 Ryan Keeler Comments Off

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. […]

Children’s Book Pictionary

May 7, 2020 Johnea Lomax-Payne Comments Off

Try to de-code the pictures, to figure out the children’s book titles! Click the links below and enjoy! Picture Books Chapter Books

National Library Week April 19-25, 2020

April 17, 2020 Elisabeth Comments Off

April 19-25, 2020 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. […]

April is National Poetry Month

April 1, 2020 Jessica Comments Off

National Poetry Month is a national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. […]

January is National Hobby Month

December 1, 2019 Jessica Comments Off

January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby, or get back into an old one that you haven’t thought about in a while! […]