Library News and Notes Update: November 30, 2020
Contactless Pick-up Hours:
Miller Library
Monday-Friday 10-1 pm & 2-5:45 pm;
Saturdays 9:30-12:30 pm & 1-2:45 pm

Branch Libraries
Monday-Thursday 10-1 pm & 2-5 pm
Saturdays 10-2 pm
Click here for details.

Bookdrops are open daily at all locations. Items are quarantined
for 96 hours before they are checked in. No fines are charged.
Library Resources:
Need a library card?
You can sign up online here.

Check our catalog for available materials here.

Plus! Look for Live Chat on our Website
Holidays are a time for giving...
Library users are invited to leave new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at our Con- tactless Pickup table. Toys will be distributed to Hamden families through the Keefe Center while food will go to Hamden Seniors. Thank you for your help.
Winter Reading Challenge
begins December 1
For all ages.
Log your reading and become eligible for raffle prizes
Click here for more information.
Children's Corner
Grab and Go
for ages 3-5
10 am - 6 pm
Monday, November 30
Click here to register.

Grab and Go

10 am - 6 pm
Monday, December 7
Click here to register.


Cooking with Miss Paula
on Zoom
For all ages
6:30 - 7:30
Thursday, December 10
Click here to register
Just for Teens
Grab and Go
10 am - 6 pm
Monday, November 30
Click here to register.
Online
4 - 6 pm
Thursday, December 10
Click here to register.
Upcoming Adult Programs
The Big Read
Book Discussion:
by Luis Alberto Urrea
via Zoom
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday, December 7
Copies of the book are available.
Click here for more information.
December Online Business Programs
SCORE Programs:

2 - 3 pm Thursday, December 3:
The Hero Factor-How to Transform Your Business and
Create a Winning Culture
Click here to register.


1 - 2 pm Tuesday, December 8:
The 5 Step Marketing Strategy During a Pandemic
Click here to register.

1 - 2 pm Thursday, December 10:
Credit Card Processing Secrets That
Will Save Your Small Business
Click here to register.

1 - 2 pm Tuesday, December 15:
How to Pivot and Elevate Your Small Business
Through Social Media
Click here to register.

1 - 2 pm Tuesday, December 29:
Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
Click here to register.

Community Economic Development Fund Programs:

1 - 2 pm Thursday, December 10:
Managing Your Reaction to Volatility in
Your Business and Your Investments
Click here to register.

12:30 - 1:30 pm Tuesday, December 15:
Understanding the Basics of CT Paid Leave Program
Click here to register.

3 - 4 pm Wednesday, December 16:
Navigating the Unemployment Insurance System
Click here to register.

America's SBCD Connecticut Program:

11 am - 12 Noon, Wednesday, December 9:
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Map
Click here to register.


More Library Resources:
Looking for Your Next Great Read?
Use these helpful online resources to lead
you to books you'll want to read.
User created lists and reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles--everything from classics to current bestsellers.
Ten new titles are recommended monthly by the nation's librarians.
Grab a print copy with your contactless pick up materials, or visit BookPage online for reviews, author profiles and informative articles.
Then click here to reserve it through our online catalog or
call (203)287-2680 to have a librarian reserve it for you.
Need help with
  • Computer skills?
  • Digital media?
  • Online databases?
Click here to try Niche Academy
www.hamdenlibrary.org