You're Invited!

Join us at our FUNraiser

The celebration continues!

Celebrating Hartford Public Library’s (HPL) 250th Anniversary in the heart of the Hartford community!

Live music will be provided by After School Special, a group featured on The Beat. The Beat is a one-of-a-kind collection of Hartford-based music curated by HPL. Get a preview of the band’s sound HERE

Tickets are now on sale. Please visit our website to purchase!

HPL's Book Recommendations

New Adult Books

Between Friends & Lovers

Shirlene Obuobi

"...a vulnerable, page-turning tale about trust, mental health, and second chances."

—Kirkus Reviews

“A once-in-a-lifetime reading experience.”

—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Not in Love

Find it HERE in our catalog

Companion Planting for Beginners

Brian Lowell

"This book is not only beautiful, it’s insightful and helpful. It covers different styles of gardening (raised beds, no till, etc), composting, common pests, cover crops, trap crops, and so much more."

—Anonymous

Find it HERE in our catalog

Make Your Vote Count!

Your vote matters! Su voto es importante!

Join us to learn more about strategies to increase voter turnout and sign up for community events to register people to vote!

A special thank you to our partners the Hispanic Health Council, City of Hartford, State of Connecticut, Trinity College and the San Juan Center, Inc for making this event possible.

Wednesday, August 14 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Park Street Library @ the Lyric

603 Park Street

For more information please contact Megan Scharrer at 860.527.0856 EXT 1258

There's Still Time to Explore

Join the Hunt!

HPL offers a unique scavenger hunt to introduce residents to the city's history and culture. The hunt includes notable events, people and attractions throughout Hartford!

1. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at any Library location
2. Visit all 16 of the hunt locations: 9 historic sites and our 7 Library locations
3. Return your entry card to any HPL branch when you finish. Entries must be submitted by August 17th! 

Everyone who completes an entry will receive a thank-you gift and be entered into a drawing for grand prizes of $100 and $50 gift cards!

Visit your local HPL Library to get a card or visit the website to download and print.

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!

Thank you for participating in our polls!

Last Week's Poll: Did you know Kanopy is FREE with your library card?

Results:

Yes - 41.2%

No - 58.8%

Keep it up!

Construction Update: HPL is growing!

We can’t wait to welcome you back through our Main Street doors this fall!

More public spaces will join our currently open Café, Center for Contemporary Culture and classrooms. Construction is still ongoing, and a temporary wall will be in place to protect patrons and minimize construction disruptions. In the meantime, head to our Capital Projects website to stay up to date on the progress. 

"Be intentional with your hair."



― Shirlene Obuobi, Between Friends & Lovers

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