Hagaman Memorial Library

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to play some games. Bring your favorite games to play, or try some of ours. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Game Night

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Game Night

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) & stop in to play some games....

Do you love trivia? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to try your luck. Maybe, win a prize! No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome! August Topic: Alexander Hamilton

Local Event: Alexander Hamilton History and Trivia Night

Alexander Hamilton History and Trivia Night

Do you love trivia? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) & stop in to try your luck. Maybe, win...

Read &amp; discuss classic &amp; contemporary mysteries. August Book: The Last Flight
by Julie Clark

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

Read & discuss classic & contemporary mysteries. August Book: The Last Flight
by Julie Clark

Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway will lead a discussion on The British Invasion of New Haven, 1779 by Charles Hervey Townshend. Drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: The British Invasion of New Haven, 1779

The British Invasion of New Haven, 1779

Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway will lead a discussion on The British Invasion of New Haven, 1779 by Charles Hervey...

Read classic &amp; contemporary graphic novels. August Topic: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Local Event: Comic Book & Game Club

Comic Book & Game Club

Read classic & contemporary graphic novels. August Topic: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Bring your love of poetry! September Poet: Percy Shelley

Local Event: Poetry Club

Poetry Club

Bring your love of poetry! September Poet: Percy Shelley

Do you love trivia? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to try your luck. Maybe, win a prize! No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of Star Trek

History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of...

History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of Star Trek

Join us for a presentation by Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway. Sponsored by Mary Clap Wooster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: History of the U.S. Constitution  

History of the U.S. Constitution  

Join us for a presentation by Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway. Sponsored by Mary Clap Wooster Chapter of the Daughters of...

Read &amp; discuss the great works of William Shakespeare!&nbsp;

Local Event: Shakespeare Club: Richard II

Shakespeare Club: Richard II

Read & discuss the great works of William Shakespeare! 

A group for Star Wars fans! September Topic: Millennium Falcon

Local Event: Star Wars Book and Game Club

Star Wars Book and Game Club

A group for Star Wars fans! September Topic: Millennium Falcon

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! September Theme: Joël Robuchon

Local Event: Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! September Theme: Joël Robuchon

Join us as we celebrate the life of Connecticut hero, Nathan Hale! The library will host a variety of historically-themed events throughout the day. For a schedule of events, visit our website or email: chemingway@hagamanlibrary.org

Local Event: Nathan Hale Day!

Nathan Hale Day!

Join us as we celebrate the life of Connecticut hero, Nathan Hale! The library will host a variety of historically-themed...

Read &amp; discuss classic &amp; contemporary science fiction. September Book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &amp; Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Local Event: Science Fiction Club

Science Fiction Club

Read & discuss classic & contemporary science fiction. September Book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert...

Read &amp; discuss classic novels. September Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Local Event: Classics Book Club

Classics Book Club

Read & discuss classic novels. September Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Join us for a night of scary stories, trivia, &amp; prizes with local authors from the CT Chapter of the Horror Writers Association. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Fright Night at the Library!

Fright Night at the Library!

Join us for a night of scary stories, trivia, & prizes with local authors from the CT Chapter of the Horror Writers...

Local Event: History and Trivia Night: Benedict Arnold

History and Trivia Night: Benedict Arnold

Bring an open mind! October Topic: Pythagoras

Local Event: Philosophy Club

Philosophy Club

Bring an open mind! October Topic: Pythagoras

Read &amp; discuss historical fiction &amp; nonfiction. October Book: Secrets of the Tomb: Skull &amp; Bones, the Ivy League, &amp; the Hidden Paths of Power by Alexandra Robbins

Local Event: History Book Club

History Book Club

Read & discuss historical fiction & nonfiction. October Book: Secrets of the Tomb: Skull & Bones, the Ivy League, & the Hidden...

Read fiction &amp; nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. October Book: George Washington's Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade

Local Event: 1776 Book Club

1776 Book Club

Read fiction & nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. October Book: George Washington's Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade

Chris Hemingway

Ellyn Santiago

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Branford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

North Branford

Hamden

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Orange

Bethwood

Wallingford

St George Catholic Church

Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
August 11 - 15, 2026
Food - Rides - Games - Family Fun
Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family
Event Schedule &amp; Details
·Times: Food tent opens at 5:30 PM nightly; rides open at 6:00 PM.
·Admission &amp; Parking: No entrance fee; limited free parking is available on the church grounds.
·Highlights: Carnival rides provided by <a href="https://tufanoamusements.com/events/274" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tufano Amusements</a> (including the new Giant Wheel for 2026), food favorites like fried dough pizza, games, and a White Elephant sale.

Local Event: Saint George Church Carnival

Saint George Church Carnival

Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
August 11 - 15, 2026
Food - Rides -...

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Alexander Hamilton History and Trivia Night

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Mystery Book Club

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3:00 PM

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The British Invasion of New Haven, 1779

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Comic Book & Game Club

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Game Night

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Poetry Club

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6:30 PM

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History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of Star Trek

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5:30 PM

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History of the U.S. Constitution

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6:00 PM

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Shakespeare Club: Richard II

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6:30 PM

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Star Wars Book and Game Club

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10:30 AM

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Cookbook Club

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2:00 PM

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Nathan Hale Day!

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10:00 AM

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Science Fiction Club

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6:30 PM

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Classics Book Club

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3:00 PM

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Fright Night at the Library!