The Gawlicki Family Foundation & HPL = more support for our youth. |
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We're so happy to share that we received a $145,000 grant from the Gawlicki Family Foundation to expand our Leap Into Learning early literacy program!
“This generous gift will allow us to bring early literacy instruction and resources directly to our city’s children in their neighborhoods as well as sharing best practices to positively impact children’s long-term reading outcomes with parents and caregivers,” — HPL President and CEO Bridget E. Quinn
Launching in 2022-23, our new effort will bring weekly literacy programming to eight home child care providers in Hartford. Additionally, we will provide participants with resources to create their own libraries. All participants will attend Family Literacy Nights at HPL locations that will include food, storytelling, reading and take-home books. Learn more HERE.
Many, many thanks to the Gawlicki Family Foundation!
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HPL Celebrates Black History Month
During the month of February we are highlighting outstanding books, films, music and art.
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Randi Pink
A piercing, unforgettable love story set in Greenwood, Oklahoma, and against the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
"I hope teachers assign this in schools and librarians turn it face-out on the shelves. American kids need to know this history to be good citizens.” — NPR
"...this novel brilliantly juxtaposes a lighthearted story of young Black love with a deft reminder that such beauty has often been violently seized from Black people, and that these instances deserve remembrance." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Tayari Jones
New York Times Notable Book
2019 NAACP Image Award-Outstanding Literary Work
Oprah Book Club Selection
An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward —with hope and pain — into the future.
“A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple.” — Barack Obama
“Haunting . .Beautifully written.” — New York Times Book Review
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From award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, The Central Park Five tells the story of the five black and Latino teenagers who were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park in 1989.
Stream this film and many more for free with just your library card at Kanopy
"...a vivid, involving documentary. The story it tells is a wrenching one, but it never succumbs to hyperbole or sensationalism" — NPR
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Etta James is an icon.
Listen to her music and so much more through Freegal, a free streaming service available to you with just your library card.
"Etta James' powerful, versatile and emotionally direct voice could enliven the raunchiest blues as well as the subtlest love songs" — New York Times
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Sen. Blumenthal and Sen. Murphy visit our future North Hartford branch with HPL President & CEO Bridget E. Quinn |
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We are so grateful to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for joining HPL President & CEO Bridget E. Quinn at the Swift Factory in North Hartford to tour the future site of our Next Gen @ Swift library branch.
The Swift Factory has been transformed into a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship, training and community engagement, and will be home to our newest branch. We're excited to join this inspiring community!
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Baby Grand Jazz this Sunday, 3 p.m.
Trevor Davis Jazz Affair
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This will be a fun one!
From Dixieland to jazz standards, rock, folk and country, Trevor can play them all.
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We've got programming, art, opportunities and events just for you. |
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The Rose Petal Project is an ongoing collaborative art activity on the main floor of the Downtown Branch.
Stop by any time and write your feelings, wishes or thoughts in poetry or prose on a petal and we'll add it to a beautiful flower and place it on the arch.
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Come join our team!
We got lots of great opportunities in many departments. Check our our many openings HERE. |
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Potatoes and carrots and squash. Oh my.
We are hosting Mercado Popular, Hartford's Winter Farmers' Market!
February 12th
12-4 pm
Downtown Library, Café
500 Main St.
I Got Next Farmers Coalition
Workshop series begins February 12th
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Cold days? We've got you covered.
We’re hosting a free giveaway of cozy and warm winter essentials including; gloves, hats, socks and more!
Warm Hands Community Event
February 16th
2-4 pm
Dwight Branch
7 New Park Ave.
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College financial aid questions? We've got answers! |
FAFSA deadlines are fast approaching. Albertus Magnus College, in partnership with our Park Street Library @ the Lyric, can help you navigate that complicated world.
A college financial aid presentation will be made virtually with live, in-person Spanish translation provided.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
Monday, February 28th
4 pm
603 Park St.
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Park Street Library @ the Lyric closed next week |
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The Park Street Library @ the Lyric will be closed next week, February 14-18, so long-awaited new shelving can be installed. We can't wait to see you back later this month! |
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“I don’t believe that blood makes a family; kin is the circle you create, hands held tight.”
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