Coming in like a lion

We're Celebrating Women's History Month.

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice.” — Michelle Obama

For centuries women have played a vital role in our library. All month long we are celebrating all the amazing woman who work hard to make a difference in the library and all the incredible women in our lives and our world.

I'm every woman — it's all in me 🎶

Celebrating books, movies and music created by women all month long.

How To Be A Woman

Caitlin Moran

New York Times Bestseller

This book should jumpstart new conversations about female rights and empowerment, while making you laugh at the very same time.

"A fresh, funny take on modern feminism that shines a light on issues facing every woman, lovingly boiled down to the basics with insight and humor." — Today Show

"A glorious, timely stand against sexism so ingrained we barely even notice it ... a book that needed to be written." — New York Times

The Power

Naomi Alderman

New York Times Bestseller

What if women were in charge? We mean seriously in charge. This novel imagines that alternate reality, and exposes our own world in bold and surprising ways.

"Captivating, fierce, and unsettling ... I was riveted by every page. Alderman's prose is immersive and, well, electric." — New York Times Book Review

"Electrifying! Shocking! Will knock your socks off! Then you'll think twice, about everything." —Margaret Atwood

The Farewell

In The Farewell, writer/director Lulu Wang has created a heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it. You will adore this movie!

Stream this uplifting film HERE and many more for free with just your library card at Kanopy.

You can watch the trailer HERE.

"The entire film is pretty perfect, actually, and it’s one of the year’s best." — RogerEbert.com

All Hail the Queen

Want to celebrate woman power and start your day off the right way? Listen to Beyonce in the shower and sing along on the top of your lungs.

Check out her I Am Sasha Fierce Album today.

Listen to Beyonce and so much more through Freegal, a free streaming service available to you with just your library card.

"The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence."

— Beyonce

You Go Michelle! 🙌🏻 🙌🏻

HPL'S Outreach and Program Coordinator Michelle McFarland was selected as a winner of the 2021-22 Bassett Distinguished Humanitarian Award from Central Connecticut State University

Michelle, who has worked at HPL for more than 25 years in many different roles, is now often seen accompanying the Library on Wheels throughout Hartford and was a key player providing library services to residents who could not visit physical library locations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I'm overwhelmed in a good way." Speechless to be honest and most grateful to be considered by the community for an honor of this magnitude." — Michelle McFarland

The award, established in 2015, recognizes individuals who embody the humanitarian spirit of Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett, the first African American appointed as a United States diplomat and an 1853 graduate of what went on to become Central Connecticut State University.

Yay Michelle! We are so proud of you!

Baby Grand Jazz this Sunday, 3 p.m.

The DeChamplain/Anick Quartet

We are loving how many of our amazing musicians in this series got their start in Hartford and Matt DeChamplain is one of them. He has had an incredible career. Come and experience his talent live.

Or tune in on Hartford Public Library's Facebook Page and YouTube channel.

🎨 Express yourself: Drop-in art sessions on Sundays

Make art with Hartford artist mentors Lindaluz Carrillo & Deka Henry.

Supplies included

No registration necessary

All ages welcome! (You're never too old to discover you talents).

Sundays 1-4 pm

Through April 3rd

Downtown Library - Cafe

500 Main St.

Special workshop session:

March 20th - Mosaic Art w/ Deka

We're are thinking about your future.

Security Officer Training

The successful completion of this one-day program will qualify candidates to apply for a Security Officer ID card, issued by the State of Connecticut.

Next Class:

Wednesday, March 9th

Downtown Library

500 Main St.

Learn more and register HERE.

Amazon is hiring!

Learn more at our in-person info session.

Thursday, March 3rd

11 am - 1 pm

Downtown Library

500 Main St.

Learn more HERE.

Come join our team!

We're looking for a few good women (and men too).

We've got many great opportunities in various different departments.

Check out our openings HERE.

College & Career Fair

Explore all your options for the future! Let us help you navigate this time in your life.

Saturday, March 5th

10 am - 2pm

Park Street Library @ the Lyric

603 Park Street

Learn more HERE.

“We must recall the most important of humanity guidelines: Be polite. Being polite is possibly the greatest daily contribution everyone can make to life on Earth.”― Caitlin Moran, How to Be a Woman

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