Hartford Public Library Opens More Doors July 6! On July 6 we're reopening 2 more of our branches and unveiling the Downtown Library’s renovated children room on the 3rd floor. In celebration of this occasion, we're inviting you to visit one of our locations, sign up for our Summer Learning program, and check out materials. Anyone with an HPL card who checks out at least one item in the month of July will automatically be entered to win an Amazon Kindle Fire! ( How cool is that?) You can learn more information HERE (For locations and updated hours of operations)

Our Downtown Summer Kickoff was a blast! Check out Hartford's Proud Drill Drum and Dance Corp who performed during our celebration.

There's tons opportunities for summer learning and fun for all ages at your library! You can learn more about our summer programs HERE

Looking for some summer reading ideas? We've got you covered!

Wonders in the Sky by Jacques Vallee One of the most ambitious works of paranormal investigation of our time, here is an unprecedented compendium of pre-twentieth-century UFO accounts, written with rigor and color by two of today’s leading investigators of unexplained phenomena.  The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away by Ronald L. Smith In this delightfully creepy novel from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Ronald L. Smith, 12 year-old Simon thinks he was abducted by aliens. But is it real, or just his over-active imagination? Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Louis Sachar. 

Interested in these titles or others? Check out our entire library catalog (books, films, music, etc..) HERE

We'll Miss You - But not for long! In honor of the 4th of July Holiday The Library will be closed on Monday July 5th

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Get the latest Covid-19 information here

We've added a Vaccine Information page to our comprehensive collection of Covid-19 related materials. Learn the facts about the virus and how to protect yourself and your family. There is also information available about housing assistance, financial help and the latest from the Hartford Public Schools.

Please remember, masks are required for all Library customers and staff. We look forward to seeing you!

Call 860-695-6300 or e-mail at [email protected]. Staff is on hand to help!

“Grays. Just saying it freaks me out. It's such a simple word. A color. Not black or white. But something in between. Something unknowable. Something that makes me not want to sleep." Ronald L. Smith- The Owls Have Come to Take us Away

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