Hartford Public Library | Downtown | 500 Main St., Hartford
Monday-Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
One visit per day. 90 minutes per visit, maximum.
Visits inside the library can only be made for the following services:
Notary Public Services are not available at the library at this time.
Other local options for Notary Services:
HPL Central Branch
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-695-6300
Email: contactus@hplct.org
Reference/Information and Lending Services
Phone: 860-695-6295
Email: reference@hplct.org
For Branch locations and hours, click here.
Yes!
You can borrow library books, DVDs, audiobooks, and music CDs by using our new Contact-free Pick up Service.
Place holds on the items you want, then schedule an appointment to pick them up.
At this time, browsing the library collection is not permitted. We hope to reopen the stacks to the public soon.
You can return library materials to the outdoor book return bins at the following branches: Albany, Park, Dwight, Camp Field, and Downtown. Please do not bring any books into the library. Returned books are quarantined for 4 days before they are re-shelved. Please note that recently returned books will not be taken off your record for 4 days, but they will be back-dated when checked in, so no fines will accrue for books returned on time.
1. Search the library catalog to find the items you want or use our request form and let us pick for you.
2. Place a hold on the item(s)
3. After you are notified that your items are ready to be picked up, you must schedule a pick up time. Instructions on how to do this will be included in the notification you receive.
Questions? Please call 860-695-6300 or email reference@hplct.org.
If you are a Hartford resident and need a library card, please fill out the online application found here: Get a Library Card.
You will be able to use our online resources right away. Once your card is processed, we will send it to you in the mail. The physical card will allow you to place holds and borrow library materials.