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Local Event: Philosophy Club: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Philosophy Club: Democracy in America by Alexis...

Philosophy Club: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

In honor of America250, our Reference and Local History Librarian, Chris Hemingway, will don historically accurate garb and perform a recitation of the Declaration. No RSVP needed to let freedom ring!The United States Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on&nbsp;July 4, 1776,&nbsp;is the foundational document severing the Thirteen Colonies' political ties with Great Britain. Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it asserts universal human rights and justifies the American Revolution. The Declaration of Independence resonates to this day with universal truths, including that all are created equal.&nbsp;

Local Event: Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence

Public Reading and Discussion of the...

In honor of America250, our Reference and Local History Librarian, Chris Hemingway, will don historically accurate garb and...

Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence

Read &amp; discuss classic &amp; contemporary science fiction. July Book: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

Local Event: Science Fiction Book Club

Science Fiction Book Club

Read & discuss classic & contemporary science fiction. July Book: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton 

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: John Hancock History and Trivia Night

John Hancock 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...

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group!

Local Event: Cookbook Club: All-American Foods

Cookbook Club: All-American Foods

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group!

Bring your love of poetry! July Poet: Mercy Otis Warren

Local Event: Poetry Appreciation Club

Poetry Appreciation Club

Bring your love of poetry! July Poet: Mercy Otis Warren

Join us for a&nbsp;look at Revolutionary War stamps. No need to sign up. Drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Stamp Club

Stamp Club

Join us for a look at Revolutionary War stamps. No need to sign up. Drop-ins welcome!

Read &amp; discuss classic novels. July Book: On the Road by Jack Kerouac

Local Event: Classics Book Club

Classics Book Club

Read & discuss classic novels. July Book: On the Road by Jack Kerouac

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

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....

Read &amp; discuss the great works of William Shakespeare. July: Comedy of Errors

Local Event: Shakespeare Club

Shakespeare Club

Read & discuss the great works of William Shakespeare. July: Comedy of Errors

Celebrate America 250 with a viewing of “Captain America,” a WWII soldier who volunteers for a military experiment that transforms him into a superhero. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Movie and Popcorn Afternoon: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Movie and Popcorn Afternoon: Captain America:...

Celebrate America 250 with a viewing of “Captain America,” a WWII soldier who volunteers for a military experiment that...

Movie and Popcorn Afternoon: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Bring an open mind! August Topic: The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Local Event: Philosophy Club

Philosophy Club

Bring an open mind! August Topic: The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Read fiction &amp; nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. August Book: 1776 by David McCullough

Local Event: 1776 Book Club 

1776 Book Club 

Read fiction & nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. August Book: 1776 by David McCullough

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group!&nbsp;No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Join us for a look at coins pertaining to the American Revolution and the 50 states and learn the fascinating history behind them.&nbsp;No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Coin Collecting Club

Coin Collecting Club

Join us for a look at coins pertaining to the American Revolution and the 50 states and learn the fascinating history behind...

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

Upcoming Book Signing at Hagaman Memorial Library! Author Dustin Ray Shannon will be signing copies of Towns and Beaches of America: Cosey Beach, Connecticut at Hagaman Memorial Library in East Haven, Connecticut. This book is a celebration of Cosey Beach’s history, memories, postcards, photographs, and the shoreline community that so many people still hold close to their hearts. Whether you grew up at Cosey Beach, spent summers along the East Haven shoreline, or simply love local history, we would love to see you there! Books will be available for purchase and signing during the event.

Local Event: Towns and Beaches of America: Cosey Beach 

Towns and Beaches of America: Cosey Beach 

Upcoming Book Signing at Hagaman Memorial Library! Author Dustin Ray Shannon will be signing copies of Towns and Beaches of...

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

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Location:&nbsp;East Rock Park, City of New Haven Time:&nbsp;9:00 PM Date:&nbsp;Saturday, July 4, 2026Information via the City of New Haven website photo via Shutterstock

Local Event: New Haven's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Details Released

New Haven's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Details...

Location: East Rock Park, City of New Haven Time: 9:00 PM Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026Information via the City of New Haven...

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Philosophy Club: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Public Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of Independence

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6:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Science Fiction Book Club

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6:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

John Hancock History and Trivia Night

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5:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Cookbook Club: All-American Foods

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2:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Poetry Appreciation Club

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6:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Stamp Club

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3:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Classics Book Club

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3:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Game Night

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5:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Shakespeare Club

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6:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Movie and Popcorn Afternoon: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

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2:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Philosophy Club

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3:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

1776 Book Club

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3:00 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Cookbook Club

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5:30 PM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Coin Collecting Club

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10:30 AM

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven, CT

Game Night