2021 Summer Programming Begins! Starting the week of June 21st, dive into a summer of creativity and color featuring weekly art workshops, music performances, and creative activities and more, for adults and children. Our popular summer programming will have outdoor kickoffs at its 5 neighborhood branches as well as our traditional (and fun!) larger festival on the terrace of its Downtown Library, 500 Main Street. Please join Library staff and celebrate the beginning of summer! For More Information and Schedule of Events

If you likes movies as much as we do then you will be equally thrilled to learn about our new partnership with Kanopy! Each week throughout the summer you will get access to new Neon titles - which includes so many award-winning, amazing films. For more titles and how to get started go HERE We recommend checking out Biggest Little Farm!

Book Suggestions: Pride/LGBT Books

David Bowie Made Me Gay By Darryl W. Bullock A treasure-trove of untold history for all music lovers, David Bowie Made Me Gay is a moving, nostalgic and provocative reminder of how far the fight for equality has come, and the battles that are still to be waged. Felix Ever After By Kacen Callender From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time

Interested in these titles or others? Check out our entire library catalog (books, films, music, etc..) HERE

Become a valuable member of our team!

Security Guard Training begins June 22nd The successful completion of this 1 day program qualifies candidates to apply for a Security Officer ID card, issued by the State of Ct. Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection. More Information and Registration Here Looking for more employment opportunities? Check out more staff openings HERE!

2022 Baby Grand Jazz Series Join the long line of stellar musicians who have performed as part of our acclaimed Baby Grand Jazz Series. We're looking for musicians for our 2022 season. Deadline is June 30th. For details and application go HERE

June Program Calendars

Get the latest Covid-19 information here

We've added a Vaccine Information page to our comprehensive collection of Covid-19 related materials. Learn the facts about the virus and how to protect yourself and your family. There is also information available about housing assistance, financial help and the latest from the Hartford Public Schools.

Please remember, masks are required for all Library customers and staff. We look forward to seeing you!

Call 860-695-6300 or e-mail at contactus@hplct.org. Staff is on hand to help!

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"What does it feel like, to love someone so much that you’re willing to publicly bare your heart and soul with a black Sharpie? What is it like to even love someone at all? My name is Felix Love, but I’ve never actually been in love." Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

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