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An Overview of HPL Services
An overview of some of our services.
Black History Month @ The Hartford History Center
Book Clubs and Recommendations
Book clubs and recommendations offered at Hartford Public Library
Boundless Resources for Students
Boundless is the new model for urban learning – an education partnership between Hartford Public Library and Hartford Public Schools that deepens learning opportunities for students and adults
Business Resources
Use this Guide for help with starting a business and access to library business resources
Children's Books and Resources
Use your library card to check out books, ebooks, learning kits, educational tablets and more!
Children's Programming and Resources
Come here to see what is going on in the Children's Department!
Collections - Adult
Books, DVDs, and more!
Community Resources
Information on housing, food, health, legal, and financial services in the Hartford area.
Community Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
Shelter, Food, Health Care, and more
Computer Classes and Digital Literacy Resources
Use this Guide for information about the Digital Literacy Programs at HPL and in Hartford
Computer Skills
Consumer Reports
Link to Consumer Reports and Instructions on how to browse issues or search for product reviews
Coronavirus / COVID-19
Information and Resources
Departamento de Servicios para Adolescentes y Jóvenes
¡Consulta todos los programas, libros y recursos para adolescentes y jóvenes de la BPH!
Departamento de Serviços para Adolescentes e Jovens
Confira toda a programação, os livros e os recursos para adolescentes e jovens da HPL!
Hartford Changemakers
Black, Latine, and Indigenous leaders in Hartford History
Hartford Courant Databases
Information about the content of the three Hartford Courant databases
Hartford History Center Exhibits
Online exhibits on Hartford history curated by the Hartford History Center team
Hartford History Center Subject Guides
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra
HPL Health & Wellness Guide-Guía de salud y bienestar de HPL
Use this guide to help our community to further individual and communities’ knowledge of and/or skills related to health literacy, and/or understanding of clinical medical research.
HPL Resource and Information Guides
Information about Library and community services and resources.
Learning Express Standardized Tests
Library of Things
Material Available for Research at the Hartford History Center
A guide to some of the people, places, and organizations represented within the collections of the Hartford History Center.
Materials Lending | Getting a Library Card
Getting a Library Card; Borrowing Library Materials
October 1920: Celebrating the Centennial of Women's Suffrage
Presented by the Hartford History Center
Pride
LGBTQIA+ Information, Resources, and Support
Tax Guidance for 2024 Taxes
Tax Help and VITA services
Teen and Young Adult Services Department
Check out all of HPL's teen programming, books, and resources!
U. S. Passport Services at HPL
Requirements, form, fees, and hours
Voter Registration
Use this Guide for Voting help
Women's History in Hartford
A Guide to the Women's History Resources Available at the Hartford History Center
Women's History Month @ The Hartford History Center

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Events at Hartford Public Library

Hartford Reads In ColorThis link opens in a new windowMay 18, 2025
Join Nzima Hutchings and T'challa Williams of Harford's L.I.T. for their quarterly book discussions.
ESL classesThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
English classes for adult speakers of other languages
Puzzle & UnwindThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Unwind and boost your memory while helping to complete our monthly community puzzle!
Family StorytimeThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Caregivers and children ages 2 - 5 years old.
"Write Your Way to Wellness: A Journaling Journey"This link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a weekly journaling workshop designed to promote self-reflection, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.
Storytime for Littles: Fairy StorytimeThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Join us for stories, rhymes and fingerplays. Our theme is fairies!
Monday Movie MatineeThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Show!
Next Steps for High School SeniorsThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Tutoring and college readiness support for immigrant teens
STEM BuildingThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Have fun making unique creations with our different building kits.
Homework HelpThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Stop by if you need help with your school work. Children under 12 must come with their parent. Mon-Weds.
Crafty KidsThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins Branch to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft! Mondays
Health Literacy ProgramThis link opens in a new windowMay 19, 2025
Learn about your body all while having fun doing an experiment each month!

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HPL Resource and Information Guides: List