New Music for You

New albums have dropped! From hip-hop to reggae, Latin jazz, rock, and more, Hartford Public Library’s (HPL) The Beat has music for everyone.

The Beat showcases local Hartford artists. Tune in commercial-free to Hartford’s best songs, 24/7, through a user-friendly digital music platform. You can listen to the albums anytime and download them for free with your library card. 

Celebrating Physical Fitness Month

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

Casey Means

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

"Good Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness that until now has remained hidden. It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age."

—USA Today

"Fitness and healthy food should be at the center of how we think about preventing and reversing disease and obesity— but they aren't. Good Energy explains why this is the case and provides readers with tactical tips to take their power back. . ."

—Jillian Michaels, fitness and nutrition expert, author, and entrepreneur

Find it HERE in our catalog

Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging: An Easy and Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your Body Young, Your Mind Sharp and Your Spirit Fulfilled

Nathan K. LeBrasseur

“A friendly, comprehensive guide to navigating the wild ride of getting older with style and vitality. The book hammers home the idea that aging gracefully isn't just about ticking off the years; it's about embracing every moment, staying sharp, and finding joy in the journey."

—AWS

“It covers all aspects of improving health, giving suggestions on how to find motivation, and touching on the mental, physical, and emotional parts of lifestyle changes. Narrator Daniel Henning's voice is so soothing and calm and I think he was a really good choice to narrate this book."

—Marylin W.

Find it HERE in our catalog

Virtual Author Talk with Little Rock Nine Member

HPL, in partnership with The Bushnell, presents Dr. Melba Patillo Beals, the author of Warriors Don’t Cry, a memoir, in a community conversation.

"Riveting. . .monumentally important . . .a rare, eloquent behind-the-scenes look at the 1957 integration of Central High. . ."

—Patricia Holt, San Francisco Chronicle

Join the conversation as Dr. Beals recounts her courageous journey as a member of the Little Rock Nine at Little Rock Central High School in 1957, Arkansas. The discussion will focus on struggles, triumphs, civil rights, activism, and social justice.

Registration is required. Register HERE

About Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals:

Dr. Beals made history as a member of the Little Rock Nine, the nine African American students involved in the Little Rock Central High School desegregation in 1957. The world watched as they braved constant intimidation and threats from those who opposed the formerly all-white high school's desegregation.

Wednesday, May 7 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

On Zoom

Movies with Mom

This Mother’s Day, enjoy films that celebrate the incredible journey of motherhood.

From touching dramas to joyful comedies, Kanopy offers a curated collection of heartwarming movies you can access for free with your library card. Make this Mother’s Day memorable by streaming a film that honors moms everywhere.

Explore the collection HERE

Monday Movie Matinees

Join us in the community at Ropkins Library every Monday for a matinee film featuring dramas, comedies, animations, and documentaries.

Monday, May 12 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Ropkins Library

1750 Main Street

Tuesdays are for Fitness

No membership, no problem. At HPL, we've got your Tuesdays covered with fitness programs for all ages!

Join us every Tuesday in May for a Tai Chi workout with Jedda from K La Rue Educational Arts in Motion.

Starting Tuesday, May 6| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Atrium

500 Main Street

Tai Chi not for you?

Walk Away the Pounds

Join us for a low-impact exercise every Tuesday in May.

Starting Tuesday, May 6| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Library

Atrium

500 Main Street

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"We can’t have a healthy society without well-functioning humans. We can’t have well-functioning humans without well-functioning cells. And we can’t have well-functioning cells with mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cellular and hormone disruption from toxic chemicals in our food."



―Casey Means, Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

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