Artists Talk

Join us for an evening with current ArtWalk artists, Allen Phillips, Chris Allen Cox, Christopher M. Schroeder, Joe Bun Keo, and Jon Eastman, before their show closes on October 31. 

The reception will be held at ArtWalk from 5:00-6:00 p.m., with light refreshments. Then we will move down to the main floor for the artist talk in Garmany Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 23 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Library

ArtWalk, Third Floor

500 Main Street

Upcoming Highlights

Saturday, October 24

Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest garlic, plus simple gardening tips to enjoy fresh garlic at home. This program is for adults. Register HERE.

Albany Library | 1250 Albany Avenue | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26

Learn the basics of navigating the Digital Audio Workstation Pro Tools. Register HERE.

Downtown Library, HPL Studios, Main Floor | 500 Main Street | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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.

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Two Weeks Away

"Beyond Words celebrates something we know to be true: education changes lives. Hartford Public Library opens doors to learning, connection, and opportunity for people across our community, and The Hartford is proud to support that work through our ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities throughout Greater Hartford." Claire Burns, Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, The Hartford.

Join us at Beyond Words 2026!

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

Hartford Marriott Downtown

200 Columbus Boulevard

Book Recommendations

Japanese Gothic

Kylie Lee Baker



USA TODAY Bestseller | New York Times Most Anticipated Book of 2026

"The unsparing, poetic voice propels the story to its bitter end while evoking the nightmare of feeling like an outsider even among family. It’s as gruesome as it is un-put-downable."

—Publishers Weekly

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

The Caretaker

Marcus Kliewer



Instant New York Times Bestseller

"Twisting and turning but wasting no momentum, this book is for those who like their thriller stories bowstring taut and their endings pitch black."

—Booklist Online



Find it HERE in our catalog.

"He wanted to hopelessly entangle her soul with his until they were one and the same, to follow her to the bottom of the ocean, to rot beside her when death devoured them both."

—Kylie Lee Baker, Japanese Gothic

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A Place Like No Other

The Library is the place to be for voting information, registration, and an endless amount of resources.

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

Check out our new video HERE.

Our Friends

We've added our friends at from The Connecticut Convention Center to our museum passes and there is a special offer for Library card holders!

SAVE 40% OFF GLOW HARTFORD TICKETS FOR A LIMITED TIME! Glow Hartford returns to the 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 early bird offer is 40% off select dates and good now through Nov. 4th with code SAVE40.  

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.

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.