The Unofficial Start of Summer

Summer Learning Kickoff & Parade!!

Celebrate with us! 

250th Summer Learning Parade & Kickoff

It's almost time! We're having a parade June 1! Get your thinking caps on and get those costumes ready, it's time to dress as your favorite literary character and march to celebrate HPL's 250th anniversary. 

After the parade, enjoy family friendly activities, live music, performances, special surprises and more!

Parade participants must arrive at 11:30 a.m., and busing from Library branches is available. Visit HERE for the bus schedule.

Free parking is available at the Sheldon Street Parking Lot, 141 Sheldon Street.

Saturday, June 1 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Downtown Library, 500 Main Street

HPL Book Recommendations:

Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Hurricane Wars

Thea Guanzon

Instant New York Times Bestseller Nominee

for Best Romantasy 2023

"An incredible debut full of rich atmosphere, clever world building, opposing magic, and sizzling romance"

—Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Throne of the Fallen"

"This book made me giddy! Such a gleeful collection of my favorite tropes, all written in a fresh and engaging world, with a deep emotional center..."

—Kate Robert, New York Times bestselling author of "Dark Olympus" series



Find it HERE in our catalog

When Breath Becomes Air

Paul Kalanithi

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

"Unmissable... Finishing this book and then forgetting about is is simply not an option."

—New York Times

"Kalanithi describes his life-changing decision to set aside the pursuit of a doctorate in literature in favor of attending medical school and the recounts the discover and progress of his illness along with the inevitable upheaval in his personal life."

—Booklist



Find it HERE in our catalog

All Aboard

And buckle up!

From the left: Gilda Roncari, HPL Director of Donor Relations, Sarah Needham, HPL Board Member, Cheryl O’Meara, HPL Ambassador, Letty Cotto, HPL Customer Experience Officer, Gwen Cannon, HPL Director of Human Resources, Steve Harris, HPL Board Member, David Barrett, HPL Board Chair, Margaret Patricelli, HPL Board Member, Bonnie Solberg, HPL Assistant Director of Branch Services. In the front: Bridget E. Quinn, HPL President & CEO and Cate and Terry D’Italia, HPL Ambassadors. 

Field Trip!

HPL Board Members and Ambassadors recently had the chance to visit 3 of HPL's locations. The tour stopped at the Albany, Barbour, and Camp Field Libraries and branch staff shared insights and stories at each stop, bringing each Library’s story to life.

Bridget E. Quinn, HPL President & CEO, spoke on HPL's outlined exciting future plans, especially focusing on the renovations for the Albany and Barbour Libraries.

“Every branch is unique because of the community it serves. We want each branch to reflect the people that use it most,” said Quinn.

Special thank you to Autumn Transportation for providing transport and Berkins on Main for the box lunches!

Test your knowledge below!

Be sure to check back next week for the answers.

Spotted!

Sailing into the summer with style

Our HPL tote is on its way to Nantucket and we can't wait to see where it will end up next!

Flaunt your Library love! Whether you're setting sail or hitting the farmers' market, the HPL tote is your perfect companion. Roomy enough for books to beach essentials, snag this must-have for $15 at any HPL location.

Picked one up already? Tag us and get featured on our page!

What are you waiting for? Get yours today and make every summer outing a page-turner. 

(Only available to purchase in person at your favorite HPL location)

HPL Goes Beyond Words

11.7.24

Beyond Words is HPL’s annual signature fundraising event. The Library goes beyond words every day with diverse and transformative programs and services for our community.

Please mark your calendar today so you don't miss it! Join us on November 7, 2024.

A Place Like No Other

HPL offers engaging, educational, and fun programming for all ages.

Check out our programming calendar HERE

Spring Resource Carnival

Family fun event jam packed with resources, food, crafts and endless opportunities.

Thursday, May 30| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street

Art Therapy Series: Unwind with Puzzling

A piece of a puzzle that can help you achieve peace of mind.

Tuesday, June 4 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ropkins Library, 1750 Main Street

Terracotta Pot Painting & Planting

Join the DEI Committee of the CT Master Gardener Association as they host a wellness session.

Wednesday, June 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Albany Library, 1250 Albany Avenue

“You've been fighting all your life, your instinct is to strike first, before anyone can hurt you. But, sometimes, the blow molds us”

―Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars

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