HPL'S The American Place Receives $450,000 to Support Citizenship Instruction

Congratulations to our TAP Team!

Hartford Public Library’s The American Place (TAP) was awarded $450,000 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to expand its successful citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to immigrants.

“This is the only library in the country that got a grant like this — the only library in the country to get a grant to do this work of supporting immigrants, supporting those who want to take that path to citizenship, and we as a community are so proud. . ." —Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin

You can learn more about all the programs at TAP HERE

Check out news coverage around the announcement!

CT Mirror | NBC30 | WFSB

HPL Weekly Book Recommendations:

Check out what we're reading

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

The Berry Pickers

Amanda Peters

Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medals of Excellence

A profoundly moving novel told from the point of view of two siblings. This is the story of a Mi’kmaq girl gone missing and the lasting effect it has on her family

"A stunning debut about love, race, brutality and the balm of forgiveness." —People, A Best New Book

"A harrowing tale of Indigenous family separation . . ." —Eric Nguyen, The New York Times Book Review

Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land

Toni Jensen

New York Times Editors' Choice

A powerful memoir about what it means to exist as an Indigenous woman in America, told in snapshots of the author’s encounters with gun violence.

"An unsettling account that creeps into your bones.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Toni Jensen’s memoir is stunning. . . a must-read.” —Alma (Alma’s Favorite Books for Fall 2020)

Update on Our Downtown Library

Hartford Public Library's President and CEO Bridget E. Quinn updates us on the ongoing renovations to our Downtown location and more.

Check out her update HERE

Why Buy When You Can Borrow?

What you want, baby we got it.

Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items to provide unique opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement. It promotes sustainability by encouraging sharing and the ability to try before you buy.

Musical instruments, tools, cooking supplies, craft items, sewing machines, to name just a few of the many things you can borrow with just your library card.

Check out our entire list HERE 

Diwali Celebration: Festival of Lights

Let’s celebrate the festival of Diwali by spreading joy and lighting up the world for others!

Saturday, November 18, 12:00 - 4:30 p. m.

Downtown Library

Election Day Is Today!

Hartford Needs You (seriously)

Don't forget to vote today!

(polls are open until 8 p.m.)

Find your polling place HERE

Albany Community Engagement Meeting

We're hosting a community meeting to discuss the future of the Albany Library and we would love to see you there.

Tuesday, November 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Artist Collective

1200 Albany Ave,

P.S. You can also fill out a survey! English Survey or Encuesta Española

A Place Like No Other

HPL offers engaging, educational, and fun programming for all ages.

Check out our calendar of programming HERE and head to your favorite branch!

Check out some of our upcoming programming:

Kapaemahu

Wednesday, November 8, 4 - 4:45 p.m.

Ropkins Branch - youth and families are welcome

Come for a reading about an Indigenous legend and make a tiki mask.

Access Health CT Enrollment Fair

Thursday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Albany Branch - for adults

Speak with representatives from Access Health and enroll for 2024 coverage.

Boredom Buster Board Games

Friday, November 10, 4 - 5 p.m.

Dwight Branch - for families and youth

Play board games with your peers and with your Youth Librarian.

“I love the story like I loved the dance studio, the bar, the hills surrounding the farmhouse. It's okay, I've learned, to love the things that make you, even if they are also the things that unmake you.”

―Toni Jensen, Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land