Special Notices:

Due to excessive heat, Patio Service at the Downtown Library is canceled on Wednesday, July 17, and Friday, July 19.

Stay cool at one of our Library locations during regular hours.

On Thursday, July 18, all HPL locations will open to the public at 9:30 a.m. to allow Library employees to attend our quarterly all-staff meeting.

HPL’s Ropkins Library and the Boundless Library @ Rawson will open at their regularly scheduled time.

Your Next Adventure Awaits!

Meet us at Dwight Library to get your passport

Did you know one of the most important books you can get

at the Library is your passport?

Hartford Public Library (HPL) has a comfortable and convenient family environment with you in mind. Our Passport Coordinator, Jose Montilla, is trilingual and can guide you through the application process in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

By appointment only

Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dwight Library

7 New Park Avenue

Call 860-695-1494 or email Passports@hplct.org to schedule

HPL Book Recommendations:

Top circulating Young Adult and Children's books of the month

The New Girl

Cassandra Calin

"An empathetic tale of belonging in this graphic novel debut... Vibrant and accessible visually appealing art infuses a comedic and feel-good vibe that deftly juxtaposes emotional and thought-provoking plot beats surrounding immigration and period education..." 

—Publishers Weekly

"... A must-purchase for any and all tweens and teens who are ravenous for lighthearted, absorbing, and authentic coming-of-age realistic graphic fiction."

—School Library Journal

Find it HERE in our catalog

Art Club

Rashad Doucet

"...An engaging and satisfying depiction of a real-life issue that affects many artistic students."

—Kirkus Reviews

"...This story is filled with different kinds of tension that will keep readers hooked: rocky friendships, family problems, artists trying to prove themselves, and the struggle between creativity and financial security"

—School Library Journal

Find it HERE in our catalog

Empowering All Artists

Join us for the opening reception!

Get Inspired

HPL has partnered with Art Connection and 224 EcoSpace to showcase artists of different backgrounds and abilities from the Greater Hartford area.

Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, July 19 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The 224 EcoSpace

224 Farmington Avenue

Learn more HERE

Go Beyond Words with Us

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.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 7, 2024!

Vision As Bright As The Future

Vision to Learn visits HPL this July

Unlock the power of clear vision for your child for FREE!

- Children ages 5-18 are eligible / No insurance needed!

- Vision To Lean can give each child one eye exam yearly (must be 365 days from their last eye exam).

- Please arrive 5 minutes early to your appointment to complete the paperwork.

- Your appointment may have a possible wait time. Your patience is appreciated.

- If prescribed, your child’s glasses will be available to be picked up at the Library 3-4 weeks after the exam.

Camp Field Library

30 Campfield Avenue

860-695-7440

Monday, July 29

Albany Library

1250 Albany Avenue

860-695-7380

Thursday, July 25 

Friday, July 26

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!

"There's no going back now. Goodbye, old life. Hello, new one..."

― Cassandra Calin

The New Girl

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