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Through a mix of robust resources, HPL provides spark for your conversation, power for your passion, courage for your soul and food for your mind.
HPL’s Downtown Library came alive with vibrant colors and creativity at this year’s Annual Rangoli Contest! In celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, participants showcased stunning designs, enjoyed Henna hand painting, and honored the beauty of tradition and artistry.
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
HPL’s Downtown Library came alive with vibrant colors and creativity at this year’s Annual Rangoli Contest! In celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, participants showcased stunning designs, enjoyed Henna hand painting, and honored the beauty of tradition and artistry.
What an inspiring afternoon! Special thanks to UConn Hartford’s CO:LAB and the authors of (RE)Framing College Access for sharing their insights and stories.
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
What an inspiring afternoon! Special thanks to UConn Hartford’s CO:LAB and the authors of (RE)Framing College Access for sharing their insights and stories.
Happy Black Friday!
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy Black Friday!
All HPL locations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will be closed Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. All locations will reopen with their regularly scheduled hours on Friday, November 28.
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
All HPL locations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will be closed Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. All locations will reopen with their regularly scheduled hours on Friday, November 28.
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Thank you for joining us for our Diwali Celebration of Lights!
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Thank you for joining us for our Diwali Celebration of Lights!
Tomorrow! Learn how to protect your loved ones with key info about the beneficiary process, led by Sharae Salmon, Founder of Coverage Clarity Consulting.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 5–6 PM
Downtown Library
Classroom 141
Registration is encouraged: programs.hplct.org/event/149902...
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 5–6 PM
Downtown Library
Classroom 141
Registration is encouraged: programs.hplct.org/event/149902...
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Tomorrow! Learn how to protect your loved ones with key info about the beneficiary process, led by Sharae Salmon, Founder of Coverage Clarity Consulting.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 5–6 PM
Downtown Library
Classroom 141
Registration is encouraged: programs.hplct.org/event/149902...
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 5–6 PM
Downtown Library
Classroom 141
Registration is encouraged: programs.hplct.org/event/149902...
No one should go to bed hungry. Join us in making a difference! Drop off non-perishable food items at any Hartford Public Library location until Wednesday, November 26.
For hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Need food assistance? Text 211Food to 898211.
For hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Need food assistance? Text 211Food to 898211.
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
No one should go to bed hungry. Join us in making a difference! Drop off non-perishable food items at any Hartford Public Library location until Wednesday, November 26.
For hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Need food assistance? Text 211Food to 898211.
For hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Need food assistance? Text 211Food to 898211.
Next week, spend your afternoon with an author talk featuring historical reflection and contemporary views on the challenges communities of color face in accessing a college education today. This event is in partnership with HPL and UConn Hartford's CO:LAB.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12PM
500 Main Street
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12PM
500 Main Street
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Next week, spend your afternoon with an author talk featuring historical reflection and contemporary views on the challenges communities of color face in accessing a college education today. This event is in partnership with HPL and UConn Hartford's CO:LAB.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12PM
500 Main Street
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12PM
500 Main Street
All HPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Wednesday, November 12.
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
All HPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Wednesday, November 12.
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Author Karmen Tartt will join us for a second time to read her viral sensation, Moodypuffs: My Super Mom Has Moody Days Too, illustrated by her children.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14482442
Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14482442
Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Author Karmen Tartt will join us for a second time to read her viral sensation, Moodypuffs: My Super Mom Has Moody Days Too, illustrated by her children.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14482442
Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14482442
Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
It's election day! Go vote!
Photos courtesy of Hartford Public Library's Hartford History Center
Photos courtesy of Hartford Public Library's Hartford History Center
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It's election day! Go vote!
Photos courtesy of Hartford Public Library's Hartford History Center
Photos courtesy of Hartford Public Library's Hartford History Center
Thank you to everyone who joined us at HPL's Downtown Library for an inspiring panel discussion on The Right to Read.
We were honored to welcome Kareem Weaver, whose advocacy was featured in the documentary, and grateful to Suzannah Holsenbeck for facilitating such a robust conversation.
We were honored to welcome Kareem Weaver, whose advocacy was featured in the documentary, and grateful to Suzannah Holsenbeck for facilitating such a robust conversation.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at HPL's Downtown Library for an inspiring panel discussion on The Right to Read.
We were honored to welcome Kareem Weaver, whose advocacy was featured in the documentary, and grateful to Suzannah Holsenbeck for facilitating such a robust conversation.
We were honored to welcome Kareem Weaver, whose advocacy was featured in the documentary, and grateful to Suzannah Holsenbeck for facilitating such a robust conversation.
HPL's annual fundraiser, Beyond Words, will celebrate 25 years of TAP, which has helped thousands of immigrants and refugees begin their legal path to citizenship, connecting newcomers with city services, education, and workforce opportunities.
Purchase tickets until Friday: www.hplbeyondwords.com
Purchase tickets until Friday: www.hplbeyondwords.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
HPL's annual fundraiser, Beyond Words, will celebrate 25 years of TAP, which has helped thousands of immigrants and refugees begin their legal path to citizenship, connecting newcomers with city services, education, and workforce opportunities.
Purchase tickets until Friday: www.hplbeyondwords.com
Purchase tickets until Friday: www.hplbeyondwords.com
Our Library locations outdid themselves this year with our annual pumpkin decorating competition, and now we need your help choosing a winner.
Comment to cast your vote.
Comment “1” for option 1
Comment “2” for option 2
Comment “3” for option 3
The winning pumpkin will be announced next week!
Comment to cast your vote.
Comment “1” for option 1
Comment “2” for option 2
Comment “3” for option 3
The winning pumpkin will be announced next week!
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our Library locations outdid themselves this year with our annual pumpkin decorating competition, and now we need your help choosing a winner.
Comment to cast your vote.
Comment “1” for option 1
Comment “2” for option 2
Comment “3” for option 3
The winning pumpkin will be announced next week!
Comment to cast your vote.
Comment “1” for option 1
Comment “2” for option 2
Comment “3” for option 3
The winning pumpkin will be announced next week!
We were thrilled to welcome back the American School for the Deaf to YOUmedia at HPL's Downtown Library. Students dove into driving rigs, chess, NBA 2K, virtual reality, and more. Until next time!
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We were thrilled to welcome back the American School for the Deaf to YOUmedia at HPL's Downtown Library. Students dove into driving rigs, chess, NBA 2K, virtual reality, and more. Until next time!
All HPL locations will be closed on Friday, October 24, for HPL's Staff Professional Development Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, October 25.
For hours and locations visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
For hours and locations visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
October 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
All HPL locations will be closed on Friday, October 24, for HPL's Staff Professional Development Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, October 25.
For hours and locations visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
For hours and locations visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Join us in collaboration with the Hispanic Health Council as we walk against domestic violence.
Start: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street
End: Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street
A celebration at the Library is to follow. Wear purple to show your support.
Oct. 23 | 10AM– 2PM
Start: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street
End: Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street
A celebration at the Library is to follow. Wear purple to show your support.
Oct. 23 | 10AM– 2PM
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us in collaboration with the Hispanic Health Council as we walk against domestic violence.
Start: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street
End: Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street
A celebration at the Library is to follow. Wear purple to show your support.
Oct. 23 | 10AM– 2PM
Start: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street
End: Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street
A celebration at the Library is to follow. Wear purple to show your support.
Oct. 23 | 10AM– 2PM
Kareem Weaver an activist from Oakland, California, whose fight for science-based reading instruction was the subject of the 2023 film, The Right to Read, will join a panel of experts at HPL's Downtown Library.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14467910
Oct. 20 | 6:30-8PM
500 Main Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14467910
Oct. 20 | 6:30-8PM
500 Main Street
October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Kareem Weaver an activist from Oakland, California, whose fight for science-based reading instruction was the subject of the 2023 film, The Right to Read, will join a panel of experts at HPL's Downtown Library.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14467910
Oct. 20 | 6:30-8PM
500 Main Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14467910
Oct. 20 | 6:30-8PM
500 Main Street
Coaches Sistah Anyango of The FLYY Movement and Sudor Taino Group Fitness by Karla Medina invite you to a fun, healthy, and healing movement experience inspired by Afrikan, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms for all.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14774167
October 22 | 6 - 7:30 PM
603 Park Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14774167
October 22 | 6 - 7:30 PM
603 Park Street
October 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Coaches Sistah Anyango of The FLYY Movement and Sudor Taino Group Fitness by Karla Medina invite you to a fun, healthy, and healing movement experience inspired by Afrikan, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms for all.
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14774167
October 22 | 6 - 7:30 PM
603 Park Street
Register: programs.hplct.org/event/14774167
October 22 | 6 - 7:30 PM
603 Park Street
On October 1, we hosted author Zeke Hernandez for a book discussion and signing of his book The Truth About Immigration at the Downtown Library.
Thank you to CT Public's Latino Initiative, SOMOS CT, and UConn Hartford for helping bring this event to life!
Thank you to CT Public's Latino Initiative, SOMOS CT, and UConn Hartford for helping bring this event to life!
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On October 1, we hosted author Zeke Hernandez for a book discussion and signing of his book The Truth About Immigration at the Downtown Library.
Thank you to CT Public's Latino Initiative, SOMOS CT, and UConn Hartford for helping bring this event to life!
Thank you to CT Public's Latino Initiative, SOMOS CT, and UConn Hartford for helping bring this event to life!
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures that make Hartford… Hartford. From Mexican to Puerto Rican to Peruvian to Dominican to Colombian traditions, our city is rich with heritage and heart.
All photos are courtesy of Andy Hart's "Small World" collection.
All photos are courtesy of Andy Hart's "Small World" collection.
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures that make Hartford… Hartford. From Mexican to Puerto Rican to Peruvian to Dominican to Colombian traditions, our city is rich with heritage and heart.
All photos are courtesy of Andy Hart's "Small World" collection.
All photos are courtesy of Andy Hart's "Small World" collection.
HPL and RSCO are celebrating spooky season all month long. Join us at your favorite HPL location to explore RSCO before applications open on December 3, 2025. A school choice coordinator will be available to answer any questions you may have. Visit:
programs.hplct.org/events?r=ran...
programs.hplct.org/events?r=ran...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
HPL and RSCO are celebrating spooky season all month long. Join us at your favorite HPL location to explore RSCO before applications open on December 3, 2025. A school choice coordinator will be available to answer any questions you may have. Visit:
programs.hplct.org/events?r=ran...
programs.hplct.org/events?r=ran...
Check out which banned book is best recommended for your zodiac sign this week!
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Check out which banned book is best recommended for your zodiac sign this week!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Books & Brews at J Under the Dome. Guests enjoyed live music from Morgan Giosa and his band, discovered new reads at the sold-out Date with a Book, and tested their skills in literary games.
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Books & Brews at J Under the Dome. Guests enjoyed live music from Morgan Giosa and his band, discovered new reads at the sold-out Date with a Book, and tested their skills in literary games.
Always free to read
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Always free to read