5 Things To Know In Hamden: Early Voting Begins, Legislative Council Meets And More

HAMDEN, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at Miller Memorial Library, the Legislative Council meets Monday night, and all Hamden library buildings are closed Wednesday for staff development.

Here are five things to know about life around Hamden this week:

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1. Early Voting Opens At Miller Library
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: Thornton Wilder Auditorium, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is in the Thornton Wilder Auditorium at Miller Memorial Library, according to the town's voting page. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at nine district polling places.
More information here.

2. Legislative Council Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney Ave.
What to know: The Legislative Council holds its second regular meeting of the month, and its Human Services Committee also meets Monday evening, according to the town's meeting portal. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

3. Libraries Closed Wednesday
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21
Where: All Hamden Public Library branches, including Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: All Hamden library buildings will be closed Wednesday for staff development, according to the library. The library's digital branch is available around the clock.
More information here.

4. Teen Violence Prevention Talk
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Friends Room, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: Dave Wolffe, author of "Peace: The Other Side of Anger," leads a discussion on recognizing the potential for teen violence and helping young people manage their anger, according to the library. The program is organized by the Hamden Commission on Human Rights and Relations with the library.
More information here.

5. Civics 101: Going Beyond Voting
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Friends Room, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: The library's Civics 101 series, which marks America's 250th anniversary, covers ways to get involved beyond voting, according to the library. Registration is recommended.
More information here.