Cheers to Lunchtime

Free summer lunches through August 16!

There are two weeks left of summer lunch. Lunches are available for kids ages 18 and younger until Friday, August 16. Visit Hartford Public Library's (HPL) Albany Library, Barbour Library, Camp Field Library, Dwight Library, or Park Street Library @ the Lyric, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for a nutritious FREE meal.

Special thanks to Hartford Public Schools Food & Child Nutrition Services for making our summer lunch program possible by providing free summer lunches!

HPL's Book Recommendations

New Adult Books

The Black Bird Oracle

Deborah Harkness

"...The portentous ending, rife with new story threads and threats, will leave readers hoping that she doesn't wait another six years to continue the series."

—Library Journal

“Haunting in every way. This is a story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted.”

—Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of The Familiar

Find it HERE in our catalog

Farewell, Amethystine

Walter Mosley

"As in previous entries, the twists and turns of the investigation take a back seat to Easy’s emotional journey, and Mosley sheds keen light on the difficulties of navigating life in America as a Black man….Mosley’s fans will enjoy themselves."

―Publishers Weekly

"A pleasure to sink into, a well-written traditional PI novel scented with the music of the time and the hope that things will continue to get better."

―Beth Kanell, New York Journal of Books



Find it HERE in our catalog

Back to School with Kanopy

Experience the nostalgia of school days with our Back-to-School collection on Kanopy!

From first day jitters to unforgettable friendships, these films capture the journey of growing up. Put on your backpacks and start streaming now!

Summer Spark

Igniting Adult Minds

There's still so much fun to be had this summer at HPL

Join us for our Adult Learning Challenge. Explore Hartford and HPL programs while getting stamps to complete your raffle card and participate in our summer raffle challenge! Turn in your cards by August 17th for a chance to win a $250, $100, or $50 Visa gift card.

How to participate:

1. Pick up a card at one of HPL’s neighborhood libraries

2. Complete 9 qualifying activities

3. Get your card stamped

4. Submit your completed card by August 17

Once you submit your completed card, you will be entered into a raffle for one of three grand prizes! 

A Place Like No Other

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

Check out our full programming calendar HERE 

Check out our Family Programing calendar!

Check out our Adult Programming calendar!

Check out our Youth & Teen Programming calendar!

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You rock!

"You will not bring your destiny closer by standing up to greet it"



― Deborah Harkness, The Black Bird Oracle

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