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Special Notice:
Hartford Public Library's (HPL) Downtown Library will be open on Saturday, August 30. All other locations, including Albany Library and Park Street Library @ the Lyric, will be closed.
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. The Library will reopen with its regular scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 2.
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Happening Today!
Today's the day! 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. Monthly sessions are inspired by Afrikan, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms that exhilarate your heart and soothe your soul.
Registration is encouraged.
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TODAY! | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
500 Main Street
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Can't make it today? Join us for a Latin-inspired Zumba class. Registration is required.
Wednesday, September 3 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Albany Library
1250 Albany Avenue
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Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem
Daniel R. Day
New York Times Bestseller | Best Books of the Year 2019 by Vanity Fair
"Dapper Dan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn't just about fashion. It's about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud."
—Ava DuVernary, director of Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in Time
"What James Baldwin is to American literature, Dapper Dan is to American fashion. He is the ultimate success saga, an iconic fashion hero to multiple generations, fusing street with high-style, sartorial elegance. He is pure American style."
—Andre Leon Talley, Vogue contributing editior
Find it HERE in our catalog
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The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe
Anuschka Rees
"Fans of the author's blog, Marie Kondo devotees, and anyone who's tired of having a full closet but "nothing to wear" will treasure this superb resource."
—Library Journal
"From there, Rees advises readers on how to revitalize their personal style and build a fully wearable wardrobe. The book uses simple but eye-opening graphics to emphasize its points, such as side-by-side pie charts comparing lifestyle to current wardrobe. Refreshing and thorough, Rees delivers a fashion-forward guide that's awesomely sensible. "
—Publishers Weekly
Find it HERE in our catalog
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Somatic Abolition & Mindfulness Series
A transformative wellness series that explores somatic abolition and mindfulness through movement, meditation, and community healing. This ongoing series, in partnership with Kamora's Cultural Corner, invites participants to explore what it means to hold space for both personal and communal healing in today’s world. This series is open to adults of all backgrounds and is ideal for those seeking tools for healing from racialized trauma, stress, and disconnection.
Registration is required.
Upcoming session is on September 4.
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Thursday, August 28 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Kamora's Cultural Corner
75 Sterling Street
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Digital Film Making 101
Intro to Digital Film Making is expanding into a multi-workshop series taught by industry professionals. Join a session to learn more about the industry.
Registration is encouraged.
Please consider attending all upcoming sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays on September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29.
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Wednesday, September 3 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main Street
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Teen Financial Literacy
Saturday's just got better. This six-week series explores online banking and managing finances, identity fraud, credit, budgeting and saving for teens, while being interactive and encourage open dialogue.
Registration is required.
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Saturday, September 6 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park Street
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We got the blues! But in the best way, of course. Morgan Giosa, HPL's The Beat artist, and Gene Donaldson will be joining us at Books & Brews on September 16.
About Morgan Giosa:
Morgan Giosa is a multi-talented artist from Windsor, Connecticut. Describing himself as an "old soul," his music draws inspiration from 1960s electric psychedelic blues and legendary blues musicians like B.B. King and Albert King. He collaborates closely with mentor Frank Varela and has released several albums, including Feelin' Fine Today (2023) and Supernova (2025), that have received national recognition in competitions.
Get a preview of his sound here.
About Gene Donaldson:
Gene Donaldson has been playing guitar for the last 35 years. In the 80's he was in a very popular band called Smokestack Lighting. From there, he joined a northeast institution, Motown Review, and played up and down the East Coast. He has shared the stage with some of the blues' most respected artists. He currently fronts his band, the Stingrays. He has played throughout New England.
Get a preview of his sound here.
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
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Stop by to share your feedback on the Parkville Neighborhood Plan, and as a thank-you, take a spin on our prize wheel.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Dwight Library
7 New Park Avenue
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Celebrate Literary Art Aligned 2025 with us and Hartford's L.I.T. this fall! The festival 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
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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.
(959) 257-3630 or (860) 840-1264
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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"That’s a big part of what creativity is to me, using new technology in a way that no one would think of using it."
―Daniel R. Day, Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem
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