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Special Notice
All HPL locations will be closed on Friday, October 24, for HPL's Staff Professional Development Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, October 25.
For hours and locations visit HERE.
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Last Call!
Join coaches Sistah Anyango from The FLYY Movement and Karla from Sudor Taino Fitness and Hartford Public Library (HPL) for the final Roots, Rhythm, and Renewal class of the season. Inspired by Afrikan, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms that exhilarate your heart and soothe your soul.
Registration is encouraged.
A special thank you to everyone who joined us and our partners for making this series so special!
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TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
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First Lie Wins
Ashely Elston
New York Times Bestseller Reese's | Book Club Pick of 2024
"This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through."
—Reese Witherspoon
"A genuine page-turner."
—Kirkus Reviews
Find it HERE in our catalog
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The Blue Hour
Paula Hawkins
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick of 2024 | Instant New York Times Bestseller 2024
"A taut, slow-burning thriller."
—Boston Globe
"Truly exceptional."
—Liz Moore, New York Times Bestselling author of "The God of the Woods"
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Espooky Happy Hour
Come to Espooky Happy Hour... if you dare. Enjoy music, bilingual storytelling, decorate a prayer candle, and spooky-themed mocktails. This event is free and open to the public.
La Tertulia is a series co-hosted with Connecticut Public and support from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
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Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Atrium
500 Main Street
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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
In October, we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Walk with us in collaboration with the Hispanic Health Council as we walk against domestic violence. A celebration at the Library is to follow. Please wear purple to show your support.
The Route:
Start: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street
Finish: Park Street Library @ the Lyric, 603 Park Street
Rain or shine.
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hispanic Health Council
175 Main Street
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Digital Filmmaking
Intro to Digital Film Making is a multi-workshop series taught by industry professionals, this week featuring, Seith Mann, who will discuss directing for film and television.
Check out some of his work HERE.
Registration is encouraged for all sessions. Stay tuned for upcoming sessions.
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Monday, Oct. 27 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Classroom 140, Second Floor
500 Main Street
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Scream Careers: Unmasking Your Future in Film
HPL and UConn Hartford present Scream Careers, a Halloween-themed movie night. The event pairs the thrill of a scary/thriller movie with an interactive career exploration display. Trivia for UConn students ONLY, followed by a public screening of The Ring.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Trivia at 2:30 p.m.
Public event and film at 3:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
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Thursday, Oct. 30 | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main Street
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(RE)Framing College Access by and with Communities of Color
Spend your afternoon with an 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 HPLand UConn Hartford's CO:LAB.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main Street
| | | | Celebrate Halloween with us! We have so many fun-filled events for all ages and abilities. Get in the spirit and dress up with us on Halloween day! | | | | |
Reserve your tickets to the World Premiere of Rope, a crime, a cover-up, a dinner party to die for.
We have a few more tickets for Sunday, October 26 and Saturday, November 1.
Special thanks to this season's presenting sponsors, Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers, and The Hartford.
| | | | Warning: Watching after dark may result in chills, thrills, and unexpected nightmares. Kanopy Fright Fest is here with a killer collection of horror favorites. | | | | |
Step into food service leadership with ServSafe Food Manager Certification!
Classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays until Oct. 29 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
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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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"Art is legacy, it is solace. It soothes, consoles, arouses. It’s work. It’s what you do all day. It’s how you work things out, how you understand the world. It’s the opportunity to start over, to shed your skin, to take revenge, to fall in love. To be good. To live long.”
―Paula Hawkins, The Blue Hour
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