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Rhythm, Roots and Renewal
Hartford Public Library (HPL), Sistah Anyango of The FLYY Movement and Karla of Sudor Taino Fitness are partnering for fun, health, and healing movement experiences for all bodies and abilities. Inspired by Afrikan, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms that exhilarate your heart and soothe your soul.
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TODAY!!
Wednesday, July 23 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
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Sandwich
Catherine Newman
Instant New York Times Bestseller
"Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."
—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake
"If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect."
—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan Song
Find it HERE in our catalog
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The Covenant of Water
Abraham Verghese
Instant New York Times Bestseller | Oprah's Book Club Pick and Subject of a Six-Part Super Soul Podcast Series hosted by Oprah
"One of the best books I’ve read in my entire life. It’s epic. It’s transportive . . . It was unputdownable!"
—Oprah Winfrey
"Writing with compassion and insight, Verghese creates distinct characters in Dickensian profusion, and his language is striking; even graphic descriptions of medical procedures are beautifully wrought. Throughout, there are joy, courage, and devotion as well as tragedy; always there is water, the covenant that links all."
—Library Journal
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Pictured from the left are Congressman John Larson, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, Bridget E. Quinn, HPL's President & CEO, Governor Ned Lamont, Dan O’Shea of Global Atlantic Financial Group, Ritu Paliwal Barna, Library customer, and Shirley Surgeon of Hartford City Council.
Restore, Renew, and Reimagine
On Monday, July 21, HPL's President and CEO, Bridget E. Quinn, was joined by major donors, Governor Ned Lamont, Congressman John B. Larson, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter, and Mayor Arunan Arulampalam for a milestone celebration to officially announce the public launch of the capital campaign, Restore, Renew, and Reimagine.
Join in building a more vibrant, engaging, and welcoming Library for Hartford.
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250 Stories Podcast
In 2024, HPL celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. New episodes every Tuesday.
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation.
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La Tertulia: Latine Artist Showcase
The partnership that keeps on giving! We're thrilled to announce the second Latine Artist Showcase at HPL's Park Street Library @ the Lyric co-hosted by Connecticut Public, PBS, and NPR!
Help us celebrate Latine culture with vibrant music, performances, arts, and unique vendors.
Refreshments will be provided. This is a bilingual event that is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
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Thursday, July 24 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
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HPL Night
We're taking over the museum... again! Last summer we partnered with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for an evening of connecting and learning, and this summer we are too! You'll be able to sign up for a library card, discover more about the Library, visit the Library On Wheels, watch a free film and enjoy a guided tour of Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Admission is FREE with a library card or proof of Hartford residency. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration is encouraged.
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Thursday, August 7 | 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford
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You're invited to a discussion on daily microaggressions, racial trauma, and resilience strategies to cope and heal.
Registration is required. Register HERE.
Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
Atrium
500 Main Street
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Running until August, the Rock Our World Family Concert Series will include 20 interactive sessions at HPL locations. Showcasing local talent, program celebrates diversity and builds community ties through the power of music.
View the line up of concerts and programs HERE.
Funded by the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
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Did you book your appointment yet? Starting this week Vision To Learn will visit HPL locations offering FREE eye exams and glasses.
For eligibility and dates, contact a HPL location to book an appointment or click HERE.
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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
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A Place Like No Other
HPL offers engaging, educational, and fun programming for all ages.
Check out our full programming calendar HERE
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"Everyone dies, and yet it’s unendurable. There is so much love inside of us. How do we become worthy of it? And, then, where does it go? A worldwide crescendo of grief, sustained day after day, and only one tiny note of it is mine."
―Catherine Newman, Sandwich
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