Just a few minutes of your time to make us better.
Your voice is critical in helping us serve you better.

Please take Hartford Public Library’s survey, it’s anonymous and should only take about 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you!

Tu voz es fundamental para ayudarnos mejorar nuestro servicio.

Por favor responda a la encuesta de la Biblioteca Publica de Hartford, es anónimo y solo debería de tardar unos 10 minutos en completar. 

Gracias!
Immigration Youth Career Pathways:
FREE Computer Network Training @ The American Place
Ages 18-24
Receive Nine College Course Credits
Enrollment Ends September 10
Our training will open doors to both employment AND further education in the expanding field of technology.

Program runs Sept-June
4 hrs per week

Upon successful completion students will be be placed in an internship and receive hands-on experience and $16 an hour.

LEARN MORE:
Tel. 860-695-6291
Web: tap.hplct.org
GET ON UP!
Our Summer Music Series
Get out of the house and out on the street for high-energy live music outside each of our library locations! We would love to see you on the dance floor! 
 
Only two shows left!

Amandla Band (image above).
Thursday, August 19th: 3pm
Albany Library - 1250 Albany Ave.

The Lost Tribe
Wednesday, Sept. 15th 3pm - Rain Date: Wed. Sept 22nd 3pm
Park Library - 603 Park St.
It's Wellness Week-
Practice a bit of self care with these book suggestions.
A Little Book of Self Care
Sonja Shah-Willaims

Make Ayurveda an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to holistic balance and wellness.

Sonja Shah-Williams is an Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner who offers a unique and modern approach to the ancient holistic medicine system of Ayurveda

Mallika Chopra


Wellness expert Mallika Chopra speaks to a young audience in this picture book about feeling emotions in your body through color.

Chopra leads readers through the colors of the rainbow, offering meditation with corresponding actions.
Interested in these titles or others?

Check out our entire library catalog (books, films, music, etc..) HERE

Read anything good lately? Let us know.
We'd love to feature it (and you) in a future Enews!
PERSPECTIVES ON COLOR
exhibit by the Hartford Artisan Weaving Center
August 14- October 21

Enjoy this exploration of colors and patterns created by Hartford-area seniors, and people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.

The Weaving Center’s diverse community unites people from all backgrounds and experiences to learn from each other and uncover their own unique skills. 

HPL Downtown, 3rd Floor
September 9, 4-6 pm - Reception

More info: HERE
Because who doesn't have a story to tell?
HPL & CT Humanities Council
Present:
Family Summer Tales with
Guest Storyteller, Andre Keitt

All ages invited (you are never too old for a good tale).

Stretch your imaginations and have fun with Andre Keitt!

Downtown Library
Atrium, Ground floor
Friday, August 13th -11:00 am

For more info: 860-695-6330

P.S. WE ❤️ANDRE!
“Imagine the color green surrounding your heart, holding it with kindness. Breathe in and out. Say, I am loved."
My Body Is a Rainbow