Oh, what a night.
Our city at dusk was a beautiful backdrop to the works of art inside our Library. If you missed the opening there is still time to experience Portrait of a Picture in our ArtWalk gallery. You don't want to miss this exhibit.

Portrait of a Picture
Wladyslaw Prosol
Nov. 5 – Dec. 11


“There is a sacred connection between the imagination and the end of a paintbrush.”

Learn more about the artist Wladyslaw Prosol HERE
We're accepting submissions for future ArtWalk exhibits
Now through February 28

Learn more about submitting your work for an ArtWalk exhibit HERE

Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply!
There is still time for you to help shape our future.
We value our community's input and would love your feedback as we continue to design a new strategic plan.

In-person listening sessions:

November 15th: 2 p.m.
Barbour Library
261 Barbour St.

November 16th: 4 p.m.
Camp Field Library
30 Campfield Ave.

November 17th: 4:30 p.m.
Dwight Library
7 New Park Ave.

November 18th: 4:30 p.m.
Albany Library
1250 Albany Ave.

Or you can leave your comments HERE

P.S. Haven't read the draft plan yet? Check it out HERE
It's Children's Book Week.
We've got a couple of selections for our young friends.
Matt de la Peña
#1 New York Times Bestseller
 USA Today Bestseller
Newbery Medal Winner
A Caldecott Honor Book

This award-winning modern classic — a must-read for every child — is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places.

“That material poverty need not mean spiritual or imaginative poverty becomes beautifully clear in the quietly moving in the pages of Last Stop on Market Street.” — The Wall Street Journal

"Last Stop on Market Street finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference between what’s fleeting and what lasts" — Publishers Weekly (starred review)


At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S. history and how it still affects us today.

 "A timely, emotional story full of hope and love even in the face of discrimination and prejudice.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Gripping, well-paced, and poignant, this is an essential purchase for all libraries and a must-read book of our times.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
Interested in these titles or others?

Check out our entire library catalog (books, films, music, etc...) HERE
Have you tried Kanopy yet? The best movies at your fingertips — free!

It's Noirvember at Kanopy!

(With just your library card you can watch thousands of movies for free at Kanopy)

We recommend Memento.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing at the Academy Awards. Nominated for Grand Jury Prize — Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival.

"I can't remember when a movie has seemed so clever, strangely affecting and slyly funny at the very same time." — Wall Street Journal

You can register for Kanopy HERE (it's easy!)
Our Big Read was a big hit!
From Mango Street to Our Street, together we celebrated The House on Mango Street 

Maybe you wrote some poetry with us, or practiced yoga, enjoyed some music, or created some cool art.

Now matter how you joined in we want to thank you for participating in this falls Big Read.

You make everything we do better.

It's not too late to read this fantastic novel. Get your copy HERE

“I really look forward to working in a public library and being part of a positive, altruistic, inquisitive community eager to improve knowledge accessibility.”

Julia Conversano of Tarzana, California, is the 2021 recipient of the HPL Caroline Hewins Scholarship, given to promising library school students who intend to become children’s librarians.

You can learn more about Julia's path from mom — to medical school — to her MLIS HERE (and check out some of her excellent book selections for kids)

Because the world needs more librarians:

Learn more about how you can apply for The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship Fund HERE
School Choice — Let Us Help You
The Greater Hartford school choice lottery opened November 8th.

Our School Choice Assistance Office is available to help you in person at the Downtown Branch

Monday – Thursday
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: 860-695-6325 
Email:

Learn more about how we can help you HERE
Hurry!
The deadline is November 15th to receive your payment this year
2021
Advance Child Tax Credit

Are you getting your $250-$300 a month payment?

Get all the information you need HERE

And visit any one of our branches for help!
All Hartford Public Library locations will be closed this Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 
“Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt ... you're a better witness for what's beautiful.”― Matt de la Pena, Last Stop on Market Street