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Special Notice:
Public hours will resume at Boundless Library @ Rawson today, Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. Rawson's operating hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
| | Now Near You - Free for All: The Public Library | | |
Join Bridget E. Quinn, Hartford Public Library's (HPL) President and CEO for a post-film discussion on libraries' crucial role in the community.
Trinity College's Cinestudios, will host a screening of the Indie Lens Pop-Up, Free for All: The Public Library, that tells the story of the revolutionaries who brought a simple idea to life. From the trailblazing women who initiated the Free Library Movement to the dedicated librarians of today who continue to serve the public amidst challenges like closures and book bans, discover the individuals who established a civic institution where everything is free and open to everyone
Get a sneak peek before the show HERE
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Smith from the Connecticut Library Consortium, featuring Bridget E. Quinn, HPL President and CEO; Brook Berry, Wethersfield Library Director; Leah Farrell, West Hartford Public Library Programs Publicity & Outreach Librarian; Louise Lareau, Children’s Center Managing Librarian, and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at The New York Public Library Managing Librarian.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Sunday, April 27 | 1:00 p.m.
Cinestudio
300 Summit Street
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This Earth Day, let's make a difference together. Visiting the library is not just about discovering new books but it is also a great way to protect our planet.
Reduce: Borrow instead of buying new books
Reuse: Check out or e-resources
Recycle: Have books collecting dust? Donate them to our Library of Wheels
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The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming
David Wallace-Wells
#1 New York Times Bestseller
"The Uninhabitable Earth hits you like a comet, with an overflow of insanely lyrical prose about our pending Armageddon."
—Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon
"Potent and evocative... Wallace-Wells has resolved to offer something other than the standard narrative of climate change... He avoids the ‘eerily banal language of climatology’ in favor of lush, rolling prose."
—Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Silent Spring
Rachel Carson
“One of the great texts of the ecology movement shows how the widespread use of pesticides is poisoning the environment. "
—Booklist Online
“There is enough evidence to point to the far-reaching effects; but this is only the beginning,—in cancer, in liver disorders, in radiation perils…This is the horrifying story. It needed to be told—and by a scientist with a rare gift of communication and an overwhelming sense of responsibility."
—Kirkus Reviews
Find it HERE in our catalog
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We're thrilled to announce the Latine Artist Showcase at HPL's Park Street Library @ the Lyric co-hosted by Connecticut Public, PBS, and NPR! Dive into an immersive celebration of Latine culture with vibrant music, captivating performances, stunning arts, and unique vendors.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate and connect with the rich and diverse Latine heritage. It's going to be a spectacular event filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit.
This is a bilingual event that is FREE and open to the public.
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Wednesday, April 23 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
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Team HPL is walking in the Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger on Saturday, April 26, and we want YOU to join us!
In Connecticut, over 465,000 people lack sufficient nutritious food to lead healthy lives. In Hartford, 22% of residents face challenges in accessing healthy food, one of the highest rates in the state. By joining this walk, we can raise awareness and funds to support those in need. Together, we can build a stronger and healthier community.
The walk is FREE and open to the public.
All proceeds will go directly to HPL’s Community Food Program.
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Saturday, April 26
8:00 a.m. check-in, 10:00 a.m. start time
Dunkin' Park
1214 Main Street
| | | Baby Grand Jazz: Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr. | | |
Join us for the last performance of the 2025 Baby Grand Jazz season featuring Grammy Nominated Percussionist Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr!
Chembo studied music at The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York City, Pastore Music in New Jersey, and also attended La Escuela National de Arte in Havana, Cuba in 1997 and 1999 under the direction of Chucho Valdez. Chembo was a faculty member at Purchase College and teaches percussion privately. Chembo had the pleasure of working, touring, and recording with many artists such as Chucho Valdes, Larry Harlow, Tito Puente, Machito, Celia Cruz, Grady Tate, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin, and many more.
Baby Grand Jazz performances are free to the public. Can’t join us in person? Shows will be live-streamed on HPL’s YouTube and Facebook.
Thanks to our 2025 presenting sponsor, The Kaman Foundation, for its continuing support and longtime partners, The Hartford Jazz Society and WWUH 91.3 FM.
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Sunday, April 27 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:00 p.m.)
Center for Contemporary Culture
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
| | | Author Talk - Take Some Time Out for Resilience, Wellbeing & Hope | | |
Join us in partnership with Real Art Ways as Dr. Maria Sirois discusses her new book, The Generous Exchange.
Maria Sirois, Psy.D., is a positive Psychologist, leadership consultant, author and inspirer. Dr. Sirois brings the data, the stories, the tools, and the wisdom that enable any one of us to cultivate a grounded optimism, a clear sense of direction, and a resilient inner strength in moments of upheaval and opportunity.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration required.
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Saturday, April 26 | 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor Street
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Meet J. Overton Rogers!
J. Overton Rogers, a Bell System communications consultant with the Southern New England Telephone Company, was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1933. He attended Manchester public schools, Hillyer College of the University of Hartford, and completed his studies at the University of Connecticut in 1961. In high school he won the first prize in the Hartford County American Legion Oratorical Contest, and a Hartford Courant Scholastic Award for poetry.
Check one of J. Overton Rogers's poems below.
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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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