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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.
Join us with Suzanne Hopgood, a longtime Hartford resident and former HPL Board member. Suzanne will be in conversation with Chion Wolf, Host of Audacious on WNPR, celebrating her new book.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 4:30PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
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Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 4:30PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
To: secure.qgiv.com/for/speciale...
February 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Join us with Suzanne Hopgood, a longtime Hartford resident and former HPL Board member. Suzanne will be in conversation with Chion Wolf, Host of Audacious on WNPR, celebrating her new book.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 4:30PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
To: secure.qgiv.com/for/speciale...
Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 4:30PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
To: secure.qgiv.com/for/speciale...
Starting the month of February with Matt Parker!
Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Starting the month of February with Matt Parker!
Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
HPL in partnership with RSCO bring you a week of family fun at all locations starting Monday, Feb. 2, until Saturday, Feb. 7, for Take Your Child to the Library Day!
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January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
HPL in partnership with RSCO bring you a week of family fun at all locations starting Monday, Feb. 2, until Saturday, Feb. 7, for Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Visit the link for more information: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...
Visit the link for more information: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...
HPL’s Boundless Library @ Rawson will be closed to the public today, Tuesday, January 27.
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
HPL’s Boundless Library @ Rawson will be closed to the public today, Tuesday, January 27.
We honored Dr. King’s legacy at HPL’s Downtown Library by writing letters of hope, thanking educators, and connecting with partners like Journey Home and CRT. Thank you for joining us.
January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
We honored Dr. King’s legacy at HPL’s Downtown Library by writing letters of hope, thanking educators, and connecting with partners like Journey Home and CRT. Thank you for joining us.
There will be no Baby Grand Jazz concert on Sunday, January 25. Concerts will resume on Sunday, February 1.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience.
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
There will be no Baby Grand Jazz concert on Sunday, January 25. Concerts will resume on Sunday, February 1.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience.
2026 vision board... check!
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
2026 vision board... check!
A librarian's betrayal list. What's on your library-related betrayal list?
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A librarian's betrayal list. What's on your library-related betrayal list?
This Sunday at the Library, Koan!
Sunday, January 18 | 3 PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
For more information, visit: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, January 18 | 3 PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
For more information, visit: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This Sunday at the Library, Koan!
Sunday, January 18 | 3 PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
For more information, visit: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, January 18 | 3 PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
For more information, visit: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
HPL in collaboration with the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, invite you to an author talk hosted at HPL’s Downtown Library.
Wednesday, January 14 | 6 - 7PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register Here: programs.hplct.org/event/15328611
Wednesday, January 14 | 6 - 7PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register Here: programs.hplct.org/event/15328611
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
HPL in collaboration with the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, invite you to an author talk hosted at HPL’s Downtown Library.
Wednesday, January 14 | 6 - 7PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register Here: programs.hplct.org/event/15328611
Wednesday, January 14 | 6 - 7PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Register Here: programs.hplct.org/event/15328611
All HPL locations will close at 3:30 p.m. today, January 9, for our annual holiday celebration. Locations will reopen with their regular scheduled hours on Saturday.
For hours and locations, visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
For hours and locations, visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
January 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
All HPL locations will close at 3:30 p.m. today, January 9, for our annual holiday celebration. Locations will reopen with their regular scheduled hours on Saturday.
For hours and locations, visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
For hours and locations, visit: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Sunday Special! Baby Grand Jazz features Lee Fish & Friends on Sunday, January 11.
Sunday, January 11 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, January 11 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Sunday Special! Baby Grand Jazz features Lee Fish & Friends on Sunday, January 11.
Sunday, January 11 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Sunday, January 11 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Learn more: www.hplct.org/classes-semi...
Ready to take the next step in your food service career? The ServSafe Food Manager Certification can help you secure employment and advance in the industry.
Every Wednesday starting Jan. 14 until Feb. 25 | 5 - 8PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Apply here: tap.hplct.org/.../servsaf....
Every Wednesday starting Jan. 14 until Feb. 25 | 5 - 8PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Apply here: tap.hplct.org/.../servsaf....
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Ready to take the next step in your food service career? The ServSafe Food Manager Certification can help you secure employment and advance in the industry.
Every Wednesday starting Jan. 14 until Feb. 25 | 5 - 8PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Apply here: tap.hplct.org/.../servsaf....
Every Wednesday starting Jan. 14 until Feb. 25 | 5 - 8PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Apply here: tap.hplct.org/.../servsaf....
Thank you to everyone who joined us for December’s From Page to Plate event hosted by ShopRite Dietitian Sara Beth! We explored Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard and cooked up Chickpea Curry with Harissa Hot Oil.
Join the waitlist: programs.hplct.org/event/14822775
Join the waitlist: programs.hplct.org/event/14822775
January 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for December’s From Page to Plate event hosted by ShopRite Dietitian Sara Beth! We explored Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard and cooked up Chickpea Curry with Harissa Hot Oil.
Join the waitlist: programs.hplct.org/event/14822775
Join the waitlist: programs.hplct.org/event/14822775
Join us as we kick off Baby Grand Jazz with the season's opener, Iftah Kary Trio, on Sunday, January 4!
Sunday, January 4 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Sunday, January 4 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
December 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us as we kick off Baby Grand Jazz with the season's opener, Iftah Kary Trio, on Sunday, January 4!
Sunday, January 4 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Sunday, January 4 | 3PM
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on HPL’s YouTube, HPL’s Facebook or on HPATV.
Happy savings with e-resources!
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December 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a magical winter outing!
Our visit to The Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions was full of holiday spirit, laughter, and beautiful memories.
Our visit to The Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions was full of holiday spirit, laughter, and beautiful memories.
December 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a magical winter outing!
Our visit to The Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions was full of holiday spirit, laughter, and beautiful memories.
Our visit to The Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions was full of holiday spirit, laughter, and beautiful memories.
All HPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. HPL will be open with our regularly scheduled hours on Friday, December 26.
Happy Holidays!
Hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Happy Holidays!
Hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
All HPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. HPL will be open with our regularly scheduled hours on Friday, December 26.
Happy Holidays!
Hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Happy Holidays!
Hours and locations: www.hplct.org/locations-ho...
Have you produced an EP or full-length album? Do you live and regularly perform in the Hartford region? The Beat is looking for the next group of artists to join the collection!
Submit your music and apply: thebeathartford.co
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Submit your music and apply: thebeathartford.co
youtube.com/shorts/SMBag...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Have you produced an EP or full-length album? Do you live and regularly perform in the Hartford region? The Beat is looking for the next group of artists to join the collection!
Submit your music and apply: thebeathartford.co
youtube.com/shorts/SMBag...
Submit your music and apply: thebeathartford.co
youtube.com/shorts/SMBag...
Our 2025 Recap has arrived!
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2025 Recap!
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December 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our 2025 Recap has arrived!
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HPL has been named as an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Innovations Initiative by the Urban Libraries Council, North America’s leading nonprofit for urban libraries. This recognition is in honor of HPL Empowering Immigrant Youth and Families.
Press release: www.hplct.org/assets/uploa...
Press release: www.hplct.org/assets/uploa...
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
HPL has been named as an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Innovations Initiative by the Urban Libraries Council, North America’s leading nonprofit for urban libraries. This recognition is in honor of HPL Empowering Immigrant Youth and Families.
Press release: www.hplct.org/assets/uploa...
Press release: www.hplct.org/assets/uploa...
Our three-night light show at Park Street Library @ the Lyric was magical. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated!
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our three-night light show at Park Street Library @ the Lyric was magical. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated!
Check out our latest video!
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Expectation v. Reality Librarian Edition
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December 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Check out our latest video!
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