We've got lots to be grateful for!

Hartford Public Schools and Hartford Public Library's Boundless Library Program Receives Award

Big Congratulations to Hartford Public Schools for being recognized by the non-profit organization Let’s Move in Libraries for its Boundless partnership with Hartford Public Library!

Hartford Public School's was one of ten awardees selected out of 55 submissions to Let’s Move in Libraries’ national "I Partner with My Public Library" award program. HPL was proud to nominate HPS for this recognition.

“Our Boundless collaboration between HPS and HPL serves as an impactful, multifaceted, dynamic model that creates equitable access to resources and programming.” —Bridget E. Quinn, HPL President and CEO

Learn more about our award HERE

HPL Weekly Book Recommendations:

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Bad Cree

Jessica Johns

A mystery, thriller, and horror story wrapped up with resilience and hope.

"A magical debut thriller that is both terrifying but also lovingly written.” —Ms. Magazine

"...chilling and suspenseful. A powerful exploration of generational trauma and an artful, affecting debut.” —Kirkus Reviews

Woman of Light

Kali Fajardo-Anstine

One of the Best Books of the Year: Book Riot

A transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love—filled with an unforgettable cast of characters,

“A transporting story of the importance of family history told in a luminescent style.” —Good Housekeeping

“Impossible to put down . . . " —Booklist

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

Our gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Saukiog Harvest Festival!

It was a beautiful day of sharing and learning in community. Our goal was to create space and a gathering to come together and celebrate, recognize, and honor the history, art, food, music, cultures, traditions, and Indigenous beliefs of the Hartford and Connecticut Tribes and to preserve the legacy of Indigenous ancestors. Many thanks to all who joined us!

Congratulations Dylan Waddington!

2023 Caroline Hewins Scholarship Recipient

Dylan Waddington with HPL President and CEO Bridget E. Quinn

The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship is given annually to promising library school students who intend to become children’s librarians.

“Libraries create a welcoming, inclusive, and fun space where children can feel free to express their creativity and imagination and I love being a part of that.” —Dyaln Waddington

Learn more about Dylan (and some of her great book recommendations) HERE

Big Thanks to Peoples Bank!

Pictured are Irene Blean, HPL Barbour Branch Manager (middle), Chrissy Kiddy, PeoplesBank Vice President Corporate Responsibility And Social Media Marketing (left), and Matthew Bannister PeoplesBank Senior Vice President Marketing And Corporate Responsibility (right).

Three cheers for PeoplesBank!

We are so grateful for the generous support of PeoplesBank for our bi-monthly food distribution at the Barbour branch. Last week we were able to supply 36 turkeys to families in the community. The events include a family food distribution and partnership with area community based organizations to offer information on social support and other services available to the local community.

Thank you Mayor Bronin!

BEYOND WORDS 2023: Mayor Luke Bronin Awarded Caroline M. Hewins Medal

Check out the video above we shared at Beyond Words. It's filled with many friends and colleagues celebrating Mayor Bronin and his unwavering commitment to The Library and the city we love.