Temporary Reduced Hours Announced By Hamden Public Library

HAMDEN, CT — Officials have announced a temporary change to evening hours at Miller Memorial Library on Mondays due to “unforeseen staffing shortages.”

The Miller Memorial Library will close at 5 p.m. every Monday evening beginning Oct. 26, according to officials.

“This temporary reduction in service hours is a result of unforeseen staffing shortages,” officials wrote in the announcement. “This change allows the Library to responsibly offer library services in a sustainable and reliable manner.

“Monday evening hours are valuable to many members of our community, and the Library understands this temporary change will impact lives.”

To be available to as many community members as possible, officials said the library is maintaining evening service across the Hamden Public Library system three nights a week:

• Miller Memorial Library: Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays
• Brundage Community Branch: Open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays
• Whitneyville Public Library: Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays

The Digital Branch is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing access to online resources and services whenever the library's physical locations are closed, according to officials.

“The Library is working to increase staffing capacity by recruiting for and training staff in budgeted positions,” officials wrote. “During this temporary reduction of hours, staffing levels and services will be evaluated. If needed, hours will be adjusted accordingly. Once staffing levels allow the Library to responsibly and safely offer Monday evening hours, these three hours will be restored.

“The community's understanding and support as the Library works to provide the best possible library service with the resources currently available is appreciated.”