Special Update

We are excited to share that the first few books are back on the shelves. We can hardly wait to have you back in the Downtown Library! Get ready—your next great read is just around the corner.

See you on November 20, at 11 a.m. for our reopening!

HPL's Weekly Book Recommendations

New Books in Circulation

Here One Moment

Liane Moriarty

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"A riveting story so wild you don't know how she'll land it, and then she does, on a dime."

—Anne Lamott, American novelist

"...A fresh, funny, ambitious, and nuanced take on some of our oldest existential questions."

—Kirkus Reviews

Find it HERE in our catalog

Counting Miracles

Nicholas Sparks

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Sparks is superb at what he does. The setting is postcard perfect. The characters are immensely likable. . . . This is a tidy miracle you can count on."

—The Washington Post

"...delivering an emotionally satisfying finale. This is sure to be another hit for Sparks."

—Booklist Online

Find it HERE in our catalog

Celebration of Lights

Join us as we turn up the excitement and light the Library. It’s not just about the festivities—it’s about spreading joy, warmth, and positivity to every corner. Together, we can make this season unforgettable by bringing light to those who need it most. Registration is required.

Saturday, November 16 | 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Center for Contemporary Culture (CCC)

500 Main Street

Please enter through the Arch Street entrance.

Fabulous and Free Performances

by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at HPL

I Want My 80's, A Totally Rad Musical Rewind



You'll be amazed to hear the best-loved anthems and ballads from the 80's featuring a dynamic string quartet performance!

Tuesday, November 19 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Center for Contemporary Culture (CCC)

500 Main Street

Please enter through the Arch Street entrance

Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit HERE to register.

Thank you for participating in our polls!

Last Week's Poll: Are you planning to vote today?

Results:

Yes - 77.8%

No - 22.2%

Learn Digital Filmmaking

Learn the basics of digital filmmaking for FREE. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to capture the best videos with their phones and use professional video editing software. Registration is required.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

November 12 - 20 |6:30 - 8:00 pm.

Downtown Library

Classroom 140

500 Main Street

Please enter through the Arch Street entrance.

Learn digital filmmaking is supported by PEGPETIA Grant State of Connecticut.

Hartford Artist Chat & Chew

Hartford Public Library (HPL) has partnered with The 224 Ecospace to strengthen Hartford’s arts community and ignite new creative possibilities.

Are you a painter, sculptor, musician, writer, or other artist? Come join us for a fun and informal evening of conversation, inspiration, and light refreshments! This is your chance to meet fellow creators, swap ideas, and explore exciting collaboration opportunities.

Monday, November 18 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

The 224 Ecospace

224 Farmington Avenue

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Our library locations outdid themselves in our pumpkin decorating contest, and we went to social media to help us pick the winners!

Our 1st place winner is Albany Library. The staff won a special lunch!

1st place

Albany Library

2nd place

Ropkins Library

3rd place

Park Street Library @ the Lyric

Special shout out to the Camp Field, Dwight, and Barbour Libraries. Check out this creativity!

Camp Field Library

Dwight Library

Barbour Library

A Place Like No Other

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Check out our full programming calendar HERE

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“Everyone loves a particular version of you, and when that person is gone, that version goes with them.”



―Liane Moriarty, Here One Moment

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