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Special Notice
All Hartford Public Library (HPL) locations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will be closed Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. All locations will reopen with their regularly scheduled hours on Friday, November 28.
HPL's Boundless Library at Rawson will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 20, due to Rawson’s Scholastic Book Fair.
For hours and locations click HERE.
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Today!
Join us in a few hours for a lunchtime author talk featuring historical reflection and contemporary views on the challenges communities of color face in accessing a college education today. Bring your lunch and take part in this important conversation, Q&A, and book signing.
This event is in partnership with HPL and UConn Hartford's CO:LAB.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main Street
| | Honoring National Caregiver Month | | |
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
"For decades, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential guide for families navigating the challenges of dementia care. It offers both practical advice and deep compassion, reminding caregivers that they are not alone. This book is a lifeline, providing clarity, comfort, and support at every stage of this unexpected journey."
—Emma Heming Willis, author, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Stand By Me: A Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving
Allison J. Applebaum, PhD
"Warm, compassionate, and brimming with wisdom and expert advice. Stand By Me provides caregivers with new ways to juggle the responsibilities and emotional ups and downs of caregiving.
—Kate Washington, author of "Already Toast"
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Friday, Nov. 21| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Youth Program Room, Third Floor
500 Main Street
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Download the new and improved HPL app for an opportunity to win an iPad.
Here's what you can do on the app:
- Store Your Barcode: Keep it in the app or add to Google/Apple Wallet
- Browse the Collection: Explore books, movies, music, and more!
- Check Out Events: see what’s happening at all HPL locations
- Access Your Account: manage holds, renewals, and account info
You have until Monday, December 15, to enter. Enter HERE.
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Community Meals
Celebrate the season of gratitude at our Thanksgiving Community Meals! Enjoy a warm meal, fun activities for all ages, and conversation as we gather to share food, friendship, and thanks.
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Dwight Library
7 New Park Avenue
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A Christmas Carol Tickets
On a bleak and snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing more than to collect his debts. But when a ghostly old friend visits him, Scrooge must confront his own selfish ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Step into the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future on this journey of redemption, a mesmerizing display of the theatrical wonder of A Christmas Carol.
A special thank you to this season's sponsors, Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers, and The Hartford.
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From the left are Adam Giroux, Ande’Ja Johnson, Javaun Montford, and Matthew Pelletier.
Created to Create
An opportunity for young artists in Hartford, in partnership with The 224 EcoSpace and Artists of Color Accelerate. Learn essential skills while also navigating personal exploration by using different mediums during the course.
Registration is required. Sessions will be offered by age groups and are held on Thursdays through February 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions.
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Ages 12-17
Albany Library
1250 Albany Avenue
Starting Thursday, Nov. 20
Register HERE.
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Ages 21-26
Downtown Library
500 Main Street.
Next session, Thursday, Dec. 4
Register HERE.
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Call for Artists!
Have you produced an EP or full-length album? Do you live and regularly perform in the Hartford region? The Beat is looking for the next group of artists to join the collection!
Submit your music today and join other Hartford artists on HPL's streaming platform. Submissions are open until December 31, 2025.
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Help Hartford Fight Hunger
Every day, families in our community go to bed hungry. Please help us fight hunger by providing non-perishable food items at any one of our Library locations. Check out our locations and hours HERE.
Most needed food items:
- Canned vegetables, beans & soup
- Rice, pasta & cereal
- Shelf-stable milk & baby formula
- Peanut butter & canned protein
- Cooking oil & spices
Donations will be collected until Wednesday, November 26.
Do you need food assistance?
Here's what to do:
- Text 211Food to 898211
- Enter your zip code when prompted
- Identify and open food pantry near you
For more information click HERE.
| | Business Opportunity with HPL | | Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 28. Submit your proposal today! | | |
HPL is looking for a partner who can:
- Create a unique dining experience for library visitors, UConn Hartford students & faculty, downtown workers, and tourists
- Collaborate with HPL on workforce development initiatives
- Finance, design, build, and operate a vibrant café space
- This is more than a lease—it's a chance to shape the heart of Hartford’s cultural and culinary scene.
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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.
Call us: (959) 257-3630
Email us: 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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