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Special Notice
All Hartford Public Library (HPL) locations will close at 5:00 p.m. today, 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.
For hours and locations, click HERE.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Important Update: Boundless App Closing
The Boundless ebook app will shut down on December 15. Starting December 1, you won’t be able to check out new books or place holds on the Boundless ebook app —but any book borrowed before then can still be finished in the app.
What’s next?
- Books from the Connecticut State Library will move to the Palace Project app.
- Books from HPL will move to the Libby app.
Both apps are free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Questions? Email reference@hplct.org.
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Women's Hotel
Daniel M. Lavery
From the New York Times bestselling author and advice columnist, a poignant and funny debut novel about the residents of a women’s hotel in 1960s New York City.
"Women's Hotel is a prime example of mastery of a craft; readers will want to devour it in a single sitting."
—Booklist Online
"Readers will be hard-pressed not to read sections aloud to passersby. For those unafraid to meander, a stay at the Biedermeier is pure pleasure."
—Kirkus Reviews
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Culpability
Bruce Holsinger
Oprah’s Book Club Pick | New Yorker Best Books of 2025
"I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!"
—Oprah Winfrey
"If you want an engaging novel sure to spark great discussion about that thorny [AI] future, this is it."
—Ron Charles, The Washington Post
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Audio Production Workshop
Interested in making beats? Curious to know how to clean up your mixes? Join us for a two-week workshop on Mondays and Wednesdays and learn the art of Audio Production from Zvlu!
Made possible by contributions from the PEGPETIA Grant State of Connecticut and Comcast.
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Monday, Dec. 1| 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Classroom 139
500 Main Street
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Win Big!
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 our events: see what’s happening at all HPL locations.
- Access your account: manage holds, renewals, and account information.
You have until Monday, December 15 to enter. Enter HERE.
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Tis' the Season for Creations
Mobile Makerspace
Come to the Mobile Makerspace in partnership with The Children's Museum. Featuring projects and supplies to make your ideas a reality. A parent or guardian is recommended for anyone under 8 years old, everyone is welcome to join!
Monday, Dec. 1 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Barbour Library
261 Barbour Street
Handmade Holidays
Kick off the holiday season by creating two unique gifts. We'll guide you in using a wood-burning tool to design a personalized ornament and then craft a handmade holiday card for someone special. Register HERE.
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dwight Library
7 New Park Avenue
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From the left are instructors 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.
Instructors pictured above are well-versed in the arts and will host each session.
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
Next session, Thursday, Dec. 11
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. A paid, $250, opportunity for artists accepted into The Beat.
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
- Cooking oil & spices
Donations will be collected until today, Wednesday, November 26.
Do you need food assistance?
Here's what to do:
- Text "211Food" to 898211
- Enter your zip code when prompted
- Identify an open food pantry near you
For more information click HERE.
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Last Call!
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
- Plus more!
Deadline: Friday, November 28.
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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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"When there is only the memory of affectionate yet mild proximity to sustain a friendship, it tends to wilt and eventually droop to the ground slowly enough that it gives nobody any cause for alarm."
―Daniel M. Lavery, Women's Hotel
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