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Special Notice:
All Hartford Public Library (HPL) locations will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All locations will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, with regular operating hours.
| | Celebrating Haitian Hertiage Month | | |
Kingdom of No Tomorrow
Fabienne Josaphat
Aspen Words Literary Prize (Longlist — 2025)
PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction (Winner — 2023)
"The author is drawing clear parallels between police violence then and now. In her acknowledgements, Josaphat writes that she has “always been fascinated by the minds of radicals.” Unhappily, her clichéd prose makes a poor container for the history she reveres. A strong premise set amid the Black Panther Party falters in its execution."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Richly detailing the sights, sounds, and urgency of late 1960s Oakland and Chicago, Josaphat offers a profoundly empathetic portrait of a controversial movement."
—Booklist Online
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Village Weaver
Myriam J. A. Chancy
Winner of the 2025 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature
“Chancy’s heartfelt prose lays bare the women’s inner lives, and the story is further enriched by its symbolism, such as the bird referenced in the title that “talks all day long as market women are said to,” which Sisi remembers when thinking of her grandmother and the other women from Port-au-Prince’s bustling marketplace. . . Chancy continues to impress with this character-driven view of Haiti’s turbulent history."
—Publishers Weekly
“A compelling and satisfying read that acknowledges the bitter truths of history and dares to imagine a path forward."
—Booklist Online
Find it HERE in our catalog
| | Author Talk: José Edgardo Cruz Figueroa | | |
Join us for a reading and author talk by Professor José Edgardo Cruz Figueroa, author of El Plato De Barro.
From the prologue: "In these stories, there is a yearning for love tempered by disenchantment. There are other things, fueled by the desire to idealize the mundane and inexplicable in order to preserve it, whether it be a sincere friendship or a clayplate that falls to the floor. More than anything, these stories are a mixture of imagination and reverie, an excuse to remember from the past what could not be and never will be."
Light refreshments provided.
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Friday, May 23 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
| | | At the HPL, not only do we save you money, but we also teach you how to use it responsibly. No one wants to go into the summer without the funds to have some fun in the sun. Join us at one of our financial literacy events. | | |
Your Money Matters
Learn how to manage your money and navigate online banking. This program is for adults.
Tuesday, May 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Albany Library
1250 Albany Avenue
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Thinking Money
Learn how to earn, save and spend money for ages 3-12.
Tuesday, May 27 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
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On Tuesday, May 6, HPL, in partnership with Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, welcomed nonprofit leaders for an inspiring in-person workshop, Essential Tools for Nonprofit Success.
This workshop is part of an ongoing effort to support and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Hartford and beyond. We look forward to continuing these vital conversations—and hope to see you at future sessions!
Learn more about the event and view photos HERE.
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Are you thinking about buying your first home but unsure where to start?
Join us at Ropkins Library, where an expert will give you the keys to homebuying. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step in homeownership, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make informed decisions.
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Thursday, May 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ropkins Library
1750 Main Street
| | | A Connecticut Public Documentary | | |
In 2022, a family in one of New Haven’s poorest neighborhoods opened up their backyard for unhoused people to live in, aspiring to create an alternative to the overburdened shelter system as homelessness surges across the state.
We invite you to a screening of Where Then Shall We Go by Connecticut Public Radio, highlighting powerful stories of resilience, joy, and community among individuals experiencing homelessness.
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
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Wednesday, May 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main Street
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Leave your mark in HPL history by recording a short response about how libraries have impacted you.
HPL Studios wants to collect as many memories, experiences, and stories from the community as possible using TheirStory, a remote oral history platform that helps collect, preserve, and engage with members' audiovisual stories.
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Wednesday, May 28 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Albany Library
1250 Albany Avenue
| | | She's on a Library Tour! | | | | |
Join Guetty Antiste, the Empanada Assassin, on her library tour for a hands-on empanada workshop.
In honor of Haitian Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, join us to learn more about Haiti's rich culinary traditions and nurture mental well-being as you make your own empanadas.
Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 28
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
| | May is Mental Health Awareness Month | | | | |
Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to help people stress less, focus more, and sleep soundly, and Headspace is your guide. With hundreds of guided meditations for sleep, focus, and movement, Headspace will help you start and end your days feeling like your best self.
Headspace is FREE for all Hartford residents. Download the app or visit the website today.
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Hartford Public Library + Bus or Car Rides = FREE rides to medical appointments! *
Call or email us today to schedule transportation to your next medical appointment.
(959) 257-3630 or (860) 840-1264
socialservices@hplct.org
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Updated Hours:
HPL's Downtown Library hours have changed. Visit us!
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: closed
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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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"If you do not understand the sweetness in front of you, you'll lose it."
―Myriam J. A. Chancy, Village Weaver
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