Category: Library Services

The present building and materials were funded by a generous gift from Mr. Isaac Hagaman. It is believed that he was inspired by a gift of $1,000 made by his housekeeper, Mrs. Harriet Metcalf. The spirit of giving continues today through a variety of programs: Help us for free by purchasing books from Amazon. The library will get 6% of […]

The Hagaman Memorial Library’s homebound program serves East Haven residents who are unable to visit the library in person due to a permanent or temporary mobility or vision impairment. Our partnership with SARAH Inc. of Branford allows a driver and a client from the organization to deliver and pick up library materials every Tuesday and two Thursdays per month between 10:00am and 12:00pm. […]

All Connecticut public libraries have a cooperative arrangement to allow resource sharing. East Haven residents are welcome to use their library cards to borrow resources from any Connecticut public library.  Your card must be up to date and in good standing.  Some libraries may require additional identification, and may ask to register your card in their systems. Branford’s James Blackstone […]

Library Cards East Haven residents may obtain a free library card with proof of residence. A parent or guardian must sign a child’s (under age 18) application. Cards are valid for 3 years; replacement fee of $2.00 if card is lost.  Please report lost cards immediately, as you will be responsible for any materials charged on your card. Borrower Registration Policy     Library Card […]

Online Resources iconn.org Connecticut’s Digital Library provides free access to a variety of databases, including history, science, biography, magazine & newspaper articles, and much more.  It also provides access to a state-wide catalog of library holdings. World Vital Records: Search over 5 billion Family History and Genealogy records, and 28 million family trees. Access key collections: U.S. Federal Census images […]

      The Friends of the East Haven Hagaman Library 2012-2013 Executive Board From Left to Right: Mary Polverari, President; Fran Oliver, Director at Large; Regina D’Addio, Vice President; Gretchen Schrader, Treasurer; Lorraine Burns, Secretary; Pam Ruggiero, Director at Large; Diane Reynolds, Director at Large. Join an Award-Winning Organization! Friends of the Library Membership Brochure In June of 2010 the Friends of […]

Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Board members are appointed by the Mayor for a 3-year term. 2012 Meeting Dates & Minutes:   January 19; February 16; March 15; April 19; May 17; June 21; July 19; August 16; September 20; October 18; November 15 (cancelled); December (no meeting)   2011 Meeting […]