Special Notice

All HPL locations will be closed on Friday, October 30, for HPL's Staff Professional Development Day. Locations will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, October 31.

Next Week

Join us at Beyond Words 2026, HPL's signature fundraiser!

Your support helps the Library provide free programs and services to the community. Follow the link to learn more and to purchase your ticket today! We are grateful to our generous sponsors. 

Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Hartford Marriott Downtown

200 Columbus Boulevard

Upcoming Highlights

Thursday, October 29

Stop by the Library for Halloween activities featuring candy, pumpkins, and crafts, supported by the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office. Costumes are encouraged.

Dwight Library | 7 New Park Avenue | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Calling all the monsters! Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly party with music, candy, pizza, and festive activities.

Albany Library | 1250 Albany Avenue | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3

Join us for fun, high-energy fitness classes! Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Register HERE.

Downtown Library, Atrium, Ground Floor | 500 Main Street 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4

Learn how to operate a professional recording session. Register HERE.

Downtown Library, Business Resource Center, Main Floor | 500 Main Street | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 5

Join us for a relaxing yoga session designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and mindfulness. All experience levels are welcome.

Park Street Library @ the Lyric | 603 Park Street | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

For more fun and engaging programs and events, click the buttons below!

Camp Field Library Checking In

Welcome to Camp Field Library! 

Watch our latest video to hear about a full-circle moment. Want to visit in person? Visit us during our regular operating hours at 30 Campfield Avenue in Hartford.



Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Check out our new video HERE.

Book Recommendations

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

"There is plenty of darkness, but the novel's ultimate message is strong and life-affirming."

—Booklist Online

Find it HERE in our catalog. Also available as an eBook and an eAudiobook.

The Graceview Patient

Caitlin Starling



"The novel’s horrors are all the more palpable for tapping into the squeamishness that many feel toward medical care. Readers are sure to be frightened."

—Publishers Weekly



Find it HERE in our catalog.

"You're always you, and that don't change, and you're always changing, and there's nothing you can do about it."

—Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book

HPL Cinemas

You're invited to a special film screening and discussion at the Downtown Library featuring panelist Dr. Andraé Townsel, Superintendent and CEO of Hartford Public Schools. In November, we will present the film The Right to Read, an award-winning documentary. The film will be followed by a Q&A session.

Registration is encouraged.

Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Downtown Library

Garmany Hall, Main Floor

500 Main Street

Stories That Bring Us Home

A community dinner and dialogue on memory, identity, culture & belonging with award-winning authors Daniel Nayeri and Mavasta Honyouti.

Program sponsors: The Dodd Center for Human Rights, UConn Hartford, Research on Resilient Cities, Racism, and Equity (RRCRE) and UConn CoLAB, and the Academic Achievement Center.

Registration is encouraged.

Thursday, November 12 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Library

Travelers Center for Arts & Culture, Main Floor

500 Main Street

Pictured from left to right are: Daniel Nayeri and Mavasta Honyouti

Your Vote Matters

Exercise your right to vote at the polls next week on Election Day (November 3). The Library is even a polling location for select residents. Remember, your vote matters!

For more information, please visit the front desk or click HERE.

Special Offer

We've added our friends from the Connecticut Convention Center to our museum passes, and we have ANOTHER special offer for Library card holders!

SAVE 20% OFF GLOW HARTFORD TICKETS on select dates! Glow Hartford returns to Connecticut Convention Center Nov. 20- Dec. 23, 2026. Celebrate the holiday season under the twinkle of a million lights and experience “Christmas Carnival” at Glow Hartford! Explore carnival themed light displays including a Ferris wheel, carousel, circus tent, cannonball, kissing booth, carnival games and more. Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, family-friendly activities, and entertainment. The offer is 20% off select dates and good now through Dec 23 with code LIGHTS.  

*Use code LIGHTS during check out at hartford.glowgardens.com to save 20% off for select event dates. Offer applies to following dates only: 11/20, 12/4, 12/11,12/14–12/18, and 12/21–12/23. Discount applies to Kids and Adult tickets. Online purchases only. Limit 8 tickets per order. Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previously purchased tickets. Taxes and fees may apply.

Resources & Services

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.