Summer is Almost Over

Join us as we say goodbye to summer learning with the final Sunday at the Stadium. Enjoy a book on the Hartford Athletic soccer field and participate in activities. Pizza and giveaways included! For ages 5-17. 

Registration required.

Our Summer Learning Challenges officially end on August 16, for children & teens, and on August 18, for adults.

Sunday, August 17 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trinity Health Stadium

1500 Huyshope Ave.

Thrilling Tales

There are Rivers in the Sky

Elif Shafak

"In this captivating and provocative saga, Shafak presents a beautifully braided plot, entrancing settings, and soulful characters while dramatizing the complex power of stories, the wonders of water, and the terrible paradoxes of humankind."

—Booklist Online

"A complex and moving novel, connecting past with present through stories, culture, and the magic of a single raindrop."

—Library Journal

Find it HERE in our catalog

House of Glass

Sarah Pekkanen

"The excellent portrayal of fragile psyches and knife-edge suspense throughout make this a winner."

—Booklist Online

"Wow, I loved this one so much! I didn’t want it to be over because I was enjoying it so much, but I couldn’t stop turning pages! House of Glass is a gripping thriller that was packed with surprises and compelling characters."

—Freida McFadden

Find it HERE in our catalog

Community Resource Fair

A free, family-friendly event connecting residents to local organizations and services. Attendees can enjoy live music by Ed Fast and the Congo Bop and interactive activities.

Friday, August 15| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Albany Library

1250 Albany Avenue

Homebuyer Education Class

Get the key to success in today’s real estate from the professionals. Discover homeownership with Camiesha Jackson Real Estate. Free coloring books will be provided for children. Registration is required.

Saturday, August 16 | 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Center for Contemporary Culture

500 Main Street

Back-to-School Community Bash

Get ready to go back to school with Camp Field Library. The bash will feature helpful resources, fun crafts, snacks, and more. All ages are welcome to join.

Wednesday, August 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Camp Field Library

30 Campfield Avenue

Books & Brews

Join HPL for a spirited evening of literary fun and community connection. Enjoy live music and refreshments. A cash bar will be available.

This is a ticketed event. All proceeds will go to support HPL programming.

For more information, please contact Gilda Roncari, HPL's Director of Donor Relations, at groncari@hplct.org or 860.695.6296

Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

J Under the Dome

1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT 06106

7th Annual Book Festival Returns

Save the date! Join us as we partner with Hartford's L.I.T. and celebrate Literary Art Aligned 2025. This is a family-friendly event featuring crafts, performances, workshops, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 27| 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

500 Main Street

250 Stories Podcast

250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews that explores the personal impact of libraries. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation!

Free Medical Rides

Hartford Public Library + Bus or Car Rides = FREE rides to medical appointments for Hartford residents.

Contact us or have your provider contact us to schedule transportation to your next verified medical appointment.

(959) 257-3630 or (860) 840-1264

socialservices@hplct.org

A Place Like No Other

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"Sometimes the lies are debunked. Other times they’re so ingrained in the public consciousness they might as well be truth."

―Sarah Pekkanen, House of Glass

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