Everyday at noon we post a video of a children's story read by HPL Children's Librarian Denise Martens. This Wednesday, we'll do a special Earth Day story for children!
Bookmark Making with Tenaya Taylor on Monday
Learn how to design and create unique watercolor designs to brighten up your readings. Follow along with this brief tutorial that helps tap into the artist inside of you.
Reading with
a Local Author
Tune in Tuesday for a local writer sharing their work.
Mindful Movement with Mike
Join Mike Riley, certified yoga instructor, for gentle Kripalu postures to increase flexibility and awareness.
Planting from Inside
With Sonsharae Owens
Grow inside! Sonsharare Owens from Summer of Solutions teaches us about getting an early start on germinating seeds and how to care for them from the comfort of your home.
FL Studio with Zvlu
Music producer Zvlu demonstrates how to create music beats for artists and commercials
Each week we'll try to bring you a profile of one of our amazing local online presenters.
This week we start with Divine Blessings, a 27-year-old Hartford hip hop artist, who will bring his positive brand of music to Hartford Public Library’s “Friday Jams” April 17 on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Boundless partnership between Hartford Public Library and Hartford Public Schools was recently featured in the School Library Journal. "Boundless benefits our students, teachers, families, and the entire school community. And it profoundly supports our literacy goals which we know are key to student success," said Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, superintendent of schools.
Reminders about the importance of taking the 2020 Census are rolling throughout Hartford on buses.
There is positive news about the census. Hartford’s response rate has risen from 21.8 to 32.1 percent and the state’s response rate is above the national average. The goal is for the city to be at a response rate of 80 to 100 percent by August.
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Community Renewal Team (CRT) is seeking dedicated substitute drivers in the Greater Hartford area to help deliver for Meals on Wheels,. To apply, please visit the Career section of CRT's website.
Comcast announces Extended Internet Essentials 2 Months Free for New Customers to May 13th: Individuals or families looking to sign up for Internet Essentials should call 1-855-846-8376 or visit https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19. In addition, Comcast is temporarily offering amnesty to low-income households who would otherwise qualify for Internet Essentials but have a past due balance that is less than a year old.
