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Community Meetings
Hartford Public Library will be holding community meetings at our three branch locations that will be closing in September, and at Ropkins that will offer after-school programs.
These meetings will enable you, our customers, to meet with members of the library’s senior leadership team, including Greg Davis (Board President), Bridget Quinn-Carey (CEO), and Andrea Comer (Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee).
We will discuss new services schedules and answer any questions you may have.
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1750 Main Street
Monday, July 31, 4:00 pm
649 Blue Hills Avenue
Tuesday, August 1, 5:00 pm
460 New Britain Avenue
Wednesday, August 2, 4:30 pm
927 Asylum Avenue
Thursday, August 3, 4:00 pm
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New Park Branch progress
Bridget Quinn-Carey, CEO of Hartford Public Library, and representatives from TSKP Architects gave an update on the progress of the new Park Branch at the Frog Hollow NRZ meeting on July 18. TSKP showed of the proposed structure, which will be located on the corner of Park Street and Broad Street. The first floor plan includes an Adult/Teen area and a Children's area, in addition to staff offices, a cafe, bathrooms, an elevator, and an outdoor court yard. The second floor plan includes a Learning Lab, a Conference Room, a large Community Room, and bathrooms.
Read the Hartford Courant story
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Hopes and Expectations:
The Origins of the Black Middle Class in Hartford
Join author and Hartford researcher Barbara J. Beeching in exploring the origins of the Black middle class in Hartford. A short presentation will be followed by a discussion on the topic based on her recently published book,
Hopes and Expectations
. Signed copies of the book will be available for sale.
World of Sounds:
Survivors Swing Band
TERRACE
Tuesday, July 25, Noon-1 pm
The Survivors Swing Band plays the classic melodies from an era gone by--hot tunes and soothing ballads of the Swing Era--plus many of the wonderful melodies from the two decades that followed. The "Big Bands" played this music with a high degree of rigid orchestration. The Survivors render it with a greater tilt towards improvisation, thus giving each pass at a tune somewhat of a new flavor while still keeping true to the original melodies.
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Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps:
History, Memories & Legacy
HARTFORD HISTORY CENTER
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30 pm
Join author and researcher Martin Podskoch for a discussion of his book, Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Their History, Memories and Legacy. The book records the CCC experience for the men who passed through its cleansing days of hard work, Army discipline, and camaraderie to help support their families during the Great Depression.
FoodXChange
ROPKINS BRANCH
Wednesday, July 26, 3-6:30 pm
Exchange your processed, prepackaged foods for fresh foods! In celebration of Summer Learning's theme of Build a Better World, take the opportunity to choose healthy. All processed, prepackaged foods will be donated to an addic tion clinic as a proven aid for treatment retention.
Funky Dawgz Brass Band Camp Concert
TERRACE
Friday, July 28, Noon-1 pm
Music students in the Funky Dawgz Brass Band Camp at Charter Oak Cultural Center present an hour-long concert on the final day of camp. The band started at the University of Connecticut and is led by Marvin McNeill. Members teach students the basics of saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, tuba and percussion.
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Surcari
Surcari will have you moving and grooving to irresistible Latin beats. Kids can sing, clap, dance and play Instruments with the band. Learn all about Latin culture through music.
ALBANY
Friday July 21, 11-12
GOODWIN
Friday July 21, 2-3
DOWNTOWN
Friday August 11, 11-12
ROPKINS
Friday August 11, 2-3
Henna Workshop
Learn about the ancient art of Henna (or Mehndi) and create your own beautiful henna tattoo design.
PARK
Thursday, July 25, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
ALBANY
Thursday, July 27, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
CAMP FIELD
Thursday, August 1, 2:00-3:00 pm
DOWNTOWN
Thursday, August 3, 1:30-2:30 pm
BLUE HILLS
Tuesday, August 8, 1:30-2:30 pm
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TEAM SPIRIT!
Show your home team pride with some DIY Yard Goats swag and prepare for the big game on August 31!
ROPKINS
Thursday, August 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
CAMP FIELD
Thursday, August 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
DWIGHT
Wednesday, August 9, 1:30-2:30 pm
DOWNTOWN
Wednesday, August 9, 1:30-2:30 pm
ALBANY
Tuesday, August 15, 1:30-2:30 pm
GOODWIN
Thursday, August 24, 2:00-3:00 pm
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Build a Rube Goldberg Machine!
Jay from Playful Earth Productions provides an interactive workshop for all ages to build their own Rube Goldberg contraption.
ALBANY
Monday August 7, 2:00-4:00 pm
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Children's Book of the Week
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Jacqueline Jules with art by Miguel Benitez: Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash
Freddie Ramos has super speed from his mysterious Zapato shoes. But what happens when he has to take them off at the pool?
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DIG Chess Lessons
YOUMEDIA, Thursday, June 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
ALBANY BRANCH, Thursday, June 22, 4:00-6:00 pm
DIG Chess tutors will help you learn. DIG (Determination, Integrity, Growth) was started in 2013 by Dan Pelletier, as a soccer coaching enterprise. The following year he started teaching his players chess, and last year he decided to teach others.
Teens & Leadership Workshops
DWIGHT BRANCH, Tuesday, July 11, 1:30 pm
DOWNTOWN, Monday, July 31, 2:30 pm
ROPKINS BRANCH, Tuesday, August 15, 4:00 pm
These one-hour sessions will help teens learn about five qualities of a leader, participate in brainstorming sessions, and identify strong role models.
Participants will also find resources for more information about critical thinking, communication skills, and responsibility.
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YOUmedia Summer Hours
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Noon-8:00 pm
Fridays, Noon-5:00 pm
Saturdays, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
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Hartford Public Library | 860.695.6300 |
hplct.org
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