A Movement Journey for Everybody

Missed the first month? You have another chance! 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.

Registration is recommended.

Wednesday, August 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

500 Main Street

Novels That Rock

Godwin

Joseph O'Neill

New York Times Notable Book | National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist

"Exuberant. . . . A medieval Grail quest reimagined for the 21st century, grounded in race, capitalism, and the scorched-earth legacy of colonialism. . . . O’Neill has produced a dense yet rollicking tale that rises above the literary competition, slapstick and funny but deadly serious, an indictment of how we live now."

—Hamilton Cain, The Boston Globe

"An exercise in realism by one of its finer contemporary disciples."

—Vulture

Find it HERE in our catalog

Our Evenings

Alan Hollinghurst

A Best Book of the Year in 2024: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and more.

"Our Evenings is that rare bird: a muscular work of ideas and an engrossing tale of one man’s personal odyssey as he grows up, framed in exquisite language."

—The New York Times

"The book contains moments of extraordinary beauty and set pieces as powerful as anything Hollinghurst has written."

—The New Yorker

Find it HERE in our catalog

Job Skills Class

Not sure how to format your resume? Want some feedback on your cover letter? Need some tips for an upcoming interview? Join us to learn tips and tricks for your job search.

Thursday, August 21 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Second Floor, Learning Lab

500 Main Street

Back-to-School Ice Cream Social

Summer is almost over and we are celebrating with an ice cream social. You're invited to a family-friendly event featuring games, community, and a performance by Hartford Proud Drill and Drum. All ages are welcome to join.

Backpacks and school supplies will be given away while supplies last!

Thursday, August 21 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Park Street Library @ the Lyric

603 Park Street

Pictured from the left are presenters and graduate students Sebastian Monzon, Maja Orozco, and Samantha McClellan.

Ciencias en las Noticias

Yale's "Science in the News" features graduate students and researchers explaining complex scientific topics. These 45-minute talks, accompanied by Q&A sessions, simplify the science behind current news headlines.

This session will only be offered in Spanish.

Thursday, August 28 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Dwight Library

7 New Park Avenue

Books & Brews

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

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

For more information, please contact Jessica Dolan, HPL's Assistant Director of Development, at jdolan@hplct.org or 860.695.6325.

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

J Under the Dome

1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT 06106

Free ServSafe Classes

Thinking about a career in food service?

Register for a free ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager classes today. Classes begin Tuesday, August 26. Registration is required.

7th Annual Book Festival Returns

Mark your calendar! We are partnering with Hartford's L.I.T. for the seventh year to 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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"There is more to work than labor and compensation and being of service and achieving a state of flow. There is also the day-to-day human element. You want to look into the faces of your co-workers and like what you see there."

―Joseph O'Neill, Godwin

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