Celebrate National Library Workers Day!

Tuesday, April 9, is National Library Workers Day (NLWD). This day honors library professionals for their contributions to education and lifelong learning in communities.

Stop in and thank your local library worker!

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We're Celebrating National Poetry Month!

Solo

Kwame Alexander

New York Times Bestseller

Through the story of a young Black man searching for answers about his life, Solo empowers, engages and encourages teenagers to move on from life's challenges.

“A contemporary hero’s journey, brilliantly told.” - Kirkus Reviews 

Find it HERE in our catalog

Call Us What We Carry

 Amanda Gorman

#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller 

It captures a shipwrecked moment in time and transforms into a beacon of hope and healing while exploring history, language and identity.

“What an honor it is to witness history and to survive it, even if it doesn’t always feel that way...”- OprahDaily.com

Find it HERE in our catalog

Baby Grand Jazz



Eric Mentel Quartet

April 14

Center for Contemporary Culture (CCC) at the Downtown Library

2 p.m., Doors open to the public (Please come through the Arch Street entrance)

3 p.m., Concert

For the past 30 years, the Eric Mintel Quartet has been thrilling audiences worldwide with their electrifying jazz concerts. They have received invitations to perform for two presidents (Clinton, 1998 and Obama, 2011), held a special concert at the United Nations, and performed in more than ten concerts at the Kennedy Center. The Eric Mintel Quartet continues to tour and introduce themselves to new audiences wherever they go.

We love their sound and their energy! Get a preview HERE

Piano, Eric Mintel

Alto sax, Nelson Hill

Drums, Dave Mohn

Electric bass, Jack Hegyi

Learn more our about entire line up of concerts HERE

We're celebrating the 20th season of Baby Grand Jazz with the support of a generous three-year sponsorship from The Kaman Foundation. Our free series features accomplished jazz musicians and bands from around the region. 

It's Time to Travel!

Passport to CT Libraries Program is Here

How to participate:

1. Pick up a passport card from any branch location or your hometown library. 
2. For each CT library you visit, you receive a stamp in your passport.
3. Visit at least 5 libraries within and/or outside of Hartford for stamps, to be entered in the raffle. Visit as many libraries as you'd like to increase your chances of winning a $200 gift card!
4. When complete, bring your card to any library branch. Winners will be selected at the end of April and the prize will be given shortly after.

Click HERE to start traveling

Creating Well-Being. Together.

We are highlighting many of the health and wellness programs at our branches.

Yoga Class Series

Wednesday, April 10

2 - 3 p.m.

Barbour Branch - For Adults

Come one, come all to an introductory yoga class emphasizing the many health benefits yoga has to offer.

Zumba with Krissy: Zumba con Krissy

Wednesday, April 10

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Park Street Library @ The Lyric - For Adults

Join Krissy in a fun dance exercise to the rhythm of Latin music and more.

Unase a Krissy en ejercicio divertido al son de ritmos de musica Latina y mas.

Crochet Circle

Friday, April 12

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Albany Branch - For Adults

Experience the cozy and creative world of crochet in this session.

For more information and resources on Health and Wellness, click HERE

This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.

Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars

Join Hartford's Indigenous Community as they come together with dance and music followed by a discussion at Semilla Cafe + Studio.

Food and refreshments will be served by Sly Fox Den.

Saturday, April 13 | 1 - 3 p.m. at Semilla Cafe Studio 

More info HERE

Celebrate James Baldwin Centennial-3 Part Series Read Aloud

1. Wednesday, April 10 |12-1 p.m. at UConn Hartford
2. Saturday, May 18 | 3-5 p.m. at Semilla Cafe + Studio with Hartford's L.I.T.
3. Tuesday, June 18 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Berkins on Main

More info HERE

“Look at the mirrors in your friends eyes. That's all anyone ever needs. Too see beauty and reflection in others. Those are real mirrors.”

― Kwame Alexander, Solo