HPL Reopens! : Downtown

Available On-site Services

Visits to the library are currently limited to one visit per day, up to 90 minutes, and can only be made for the following services:

• Computer Use
  • 90 minutes per day
  • Staff assistance is not available at this time
• Printing from a Library Computer
  • Black and White or Color Prints
  • 5 free B&W Prints per day
  • Additional pages - 15 cents/page
  • Color Prints - 25 cents/page
  • Machine accepts coins, $1 and $5 bills only
• Copy/Fax/Scan
  • Copies - 15 cents/page
  • Fax - $1.50/1st page; $1.00/each additional page
  • Machine accepts coins, $1 and $5 bills only
• Municipal ID
  • By appointment only
  • Phone consultation is required
  • English- and Spanish-speaking Agents available
  • Fee: $15.00 (Adult), $10.00 (Youth or Senior) - Exact cash only
• Notary Public Services
  • By appointment only
  • Phone consultation is required
  • English- and Spanish-speaking Notaries available
  • Fee: $5.00 per Notarization - Exact cash only
• Passport Services
  • By appointment only
  • Phone consultation is required
  • English- and Spanish-speaking Agents available
  • Click here for fee and payment  information
• Hartford History Center
  • By appointment only
• The American Place (TAP)
  • By appointment only
• Foundation Center Grants Research Computer
  • Available on first-come, first served basis
  • Access from home: Foundation Directory Online database

Due to social distancing guidelines, staff assistance at the computers is not available at this time.

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. 

Borrowing Library Materials

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. 

Returning Library Materials

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.

To place holds on items at the library:

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.