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Thursday, August 6

Meet one-on-one with Women's Business Development Council Business (WBDC) Advisor Krista Rizzo for free, personalized guidance on business planning, marketing, financing, operations, and more. Register HERE.

Downtown Library, Business Resource Center, Main Floor | 500 Main Street | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Following one-to-one, join the Exploring Entrepreneurship and WBDC Grants informational session. Register HERE.

Tuesday, August 11

A fun, free beginner coding camp using Scratch! Kids ages 8 -12 will learn to create their own games and animations while building creative thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. Register HERE.

Albany Library | 1250 Albany Avenue | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15

Experience the excitement of salsa with our free class for children ages 8 - 15. No experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome. Register HERE.

Downtown Library, Atrium, Ground Floor | 500 Main Street | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Get Certified!

Get a FREE CompTIA A+ training certificate to jump-start your career in IT.

Testimonial: "My experience with the Hartford Public Library's COMPTIA A+ program is one that I will never forget. I have learned and made so many new connections thanks to the COMPTIA A +program. This program has given me one of the keys to my future by granting me not only the foundational work of tech in the form of class teaching but also in the way of practical real-life learning in the form of internships within the city."

Classes are held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at West Middle School, 44 Niles Street.

Book Recommendations

The Book of Luke

Lovell Holder



"An addictive, immersive love story set against the backdrop of an insane reality show!"

—Andy Cohen, American TV show host

Find it HERE in our catalog.

American Redux

Ariel Aberg-Riger

Louisiana Readers' Choice Award Nominee

"Beautifully illustrated, riveting, enraging, and empowering: a must-read."

—Kirkus Reviews

Find it HERE in our catalog.

"In my experience, it's best to believe every goodbye is forever. It makes it more special when you're proven wrong."

—Lovell Holder, The Book of Luke

Film Screening: Finding Pa

A special screening of Finding Pa, an award-winning short film by filmmaker Enrique Lebrón.

Through a deeply personal journey, the film explores themes of identity, family, belonging, and the search for connection.

Registration is encouraged.

Thursday, August 13 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Garmany Hall, Main Floor

500 Main Street

ServSafe

Step into food service with a ServSafe Certification!

Employers are actively seeking certified handlers, managers, and alcohol servers, and this credential puts you at the front of the line. Classes will run until Thursday, September 24.

Tuesdays and Thursdays starting August 6 | times will vary

Downtown Library

500 Main Street

Live Music

Meet us on the terrace for live music by People of Goodwill, refreshments, and outdoor games.

About the band:

In homage to Afrika, the music of People of Goodwill is based around the drum and always reflects a deep respect for the power of rhythm. People of Goodwill freely uses the wide variety of popular music styles, including Jazz, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Latin, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban that have evolved as a result of the Afrikan Diaspora.



Monday, August 17 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Rain date: Tuesday, August 18

Downtown Library

Terrace

500 Main Street

Resources & Services

Voter Registration: 

Your vote matters — Register to vote at any HPL location. For more information, please visit the front desk or click HERE.

Fight Hunger: 

Facing food insecurity? Here's help:

• Text "211Food" to 898211
• Enter your zip code when prompted
• Identify an open food pantry near you
• For more information, click HERE.

Your support makes a difference.