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Feb 02, 2023

Winter Wonders: HPL “Digital Navigators”

The Hamden Public Library offers an array of community services and programs beyond their extensive collection of books. Indeed, this newsletter is full of library programs for toddlers, kids, tweens, teens, adults, and seniors. This week we highlight a recent (2022) addition: HPL Digital Navigators.

Here is the HPL description: “Having difficulties connecting to the internet? Feeling left behind by technology? Hamden Public Library’s Digital Navigators can help you get connected to affordable internet, provide tech support, and may even be able to connect you with a free device!”

Digital Navigators – Hamden Public Library

Below are links to media coverage of this grant-funded program and services @ HPL — free to all Hamden residents.

CT Mirror article (Jan 2023)
WTNH News 8 story (March 2022)
NHI article (Sept 2022)
NPR interview with HPL’s Director (Oct 2022)
HPL library webpage for Digital Navigators

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ICYMI:

Winter Wonders: A weekend trip to Ireland (in Hamden).

Winter Wonders: Team trivia, karaoke, mixtape match, etc. at Hamden venues.

Winter Wonders: Locally-owned fitness/training programs in Hamden.

Friday Feb 3

“Comedy Night” presented by Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce. Details below.

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Ellington Jazz Series @ Morse Recital Hall. An evening with Jesse Hameen II & Elevation, the local “prominent drummer ... who played a big part in the revival” of jazz in New Haven. (New York Times) Link for details and tickets.

Free tax filing help from Quinnipiac accounting students. Services are available to taxpayers from the Hamden area with annual household incomes of $60,000 or less. The sessions will take place at Keefe Community Center. 12-5pm. Every Friday until April 14th. Those who are interested may walk in; no appointments necessary. Professors from the QU School of Business will review each tax return before it is e-filed. Link for more details.

It's Tax Time at CCAP! | Comprehensive Community Action Program

Charity Hockey Game presented by Hamden Youth Hockey Association. 7:30pm. Details below.

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Saturday Feb 4

Walk-in STEM projects @ Hamden’s Eli Whitney Museum. Free. 10am-3pm. For children ages 5-12. A museum apprentice will work with your child as they build a project and begin to experiment. Sessions last from 20 minutes to an hour. Projects change from weekend to weekend. Link for more details.

Puppet Show and create your own puppets with Iyaba Ibo Mandingo @ NHFPL Stetson Branch Library. 12-2pm. Free.

Final Day of In-person Registration: Hamden Fathers Baseball & Softball. 10am-12pm @ HMS Cafeteria. Link for registration info.

Hamden Fathers Baseball/Softball Association

Miller Library with numerous free events as part of national “Take Your Child to the Library Day”. 10am-12pm. Link for more details.

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Sunday Feb 5

Kids (and adults) concert & Black History Month celebration @ Space Ballroom. Link for tickets.

Tuesday Feb 7

Spring sign-up night for Hamden’s Cub Scout Pack 604. 6-7pm @ Dayspring Masonic Lodge. Details below.

Black entrepreneurship workshop @ NHFPL Ives Main Branch. 12-1pm. Free. Join Sammi Williams as she discusses her experiences as an entrepreneur in the greater New Haven area. She will also discuss the plethora of resources available for BIPOC entrepreneurs. Link for more details and registration.

Hamden Caregiver Support Group @ Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center. 1-2pm. Details below.

Hamden youth hockey FREE ice time and instruction for beginners who want to try skating and hockey. Every Tuesday night @ Astorino Ice Arena. 6pm. Link for more details and registration.

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Exhibition grand opening for “Made Visible: Freedom Dreams” @ Creative Arts Workshop. 5-7pm.

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Wednesday Feb 8

Teen Program @ Yale University Art Gallery. 3-4:30pm. Free. Bring your friends, explore the museum’s diverse collection, and make art. Recent sessions have focused on drawing, painting, and photography. Bus passes will be provided. For teens ages 13–19. Link for more details.

Yale University Art Gallery - Teen Program

Teen Tech @ NHFPL Stetson Branch on Dixwell Ave. Stetson's “Innovation Studio” includes a makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. Robots, gaming, 3D pens and printer, button makers, sewing, and more. Available for teens every Wednesday. 4-6pm. The Discovery Lab and Innovation Studio is Stetson’s destination for teens, and the teen lounge is an ideal spot to do homework, socialize, play games and tackle DIY projects. Link for more details.

Thursday Feb 9

Yale Dramatic Association’s High School Acting Workshop. Open to local high school students. An immersive program that will give you a rigorous look into the world of acting, no matter your level of experience. Feb 9 through April 20 meeting once a week in-person. Link to register.

“Business After Hours” monthly networking event @ ConnCORP in Hamden. 5-7pm. Details below.

Friday Feb 10

Top-3 Matchup: #1-ranked Hamden HS girls basketball at home vs #3-ranked Mercy. Tipoff @ 5pm @ HHS.

Hamden, No. 1 in GameTimeCT basketball poll, defeats No. 2 Hand

Saturday Feb 11

“Poetry in Black” @ The Hill Museum. 4-8pm. Explore Black History through creative expression. Poetry, DJ, live painting, African dance, and more. Link for details and tickets.

Poetry, drums, singing for all to enjoy! A fun celebration of power and purpose through the art of storytelling with Sweet to the Soul and S.C. McNully. 2pm @NHFPL Wilson Branch. Link for more details.

Black history crafts for the entire family @ NHFPL Stetson Branch on Dixwell Ave. 2-4pm. Details below.

Hamden Food in the News:

Mighty Donuts: Grand opening! Homemade mini-donuts with a variety of toppings choices, plus 7 different flavors of fresh-squeezed lemonades. Coffee, too, of course. Located on Dixwell Ave near the intersection with Circular Ave and Putnam Ave. Link to menu and customer reviews and videos of the homemade treats. Patch article with an interview of the owner. And a NHR article.

Ixtapa Grill: 20th Anniversary in Hamden!

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More Hamden Programs:

Free (for Hamden students) open gym basketball for teens (middle school and high school). Every school day 2:30-5:30pm @ BOE gym on Putnam Ave. Link for registration.

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QU “Bobcat Stride” community walking program for adults age 50+. Indoor & outdoor options. Link for more details and registration.

SCSU programs for Black History Month. Details below.

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