HPL's Hartford History Center Partners With UConn
On Sourcery To Develop An Innovative Research Tool
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Greenhouse Studios at the University of Connecticut, in partnership with four leading libraries and archives in the country, including Hartford Public Library, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $805,000 over two years from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
“In Hartford Public Library’s Hartford History Center, we work to democratize the research process. We are excited to be included in the Sourcery project, as one of four institutions in the country chosen and the only public library to be participating. We look forward to exploring how this dynamic collaboration will support our reference capability and the public we serve.” - Brenda Miller, Hartford Public Library Executive Director of Culture and Communications.
The grant will support the continued development and outreach of Sourcery, a mobile application that streamlines the scanning of remote of archival materials, provides better connections between researchers and archivists, and offers new and more equitable pathways for archival research. Learn more HERE
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We're highlighting outstanding works of literature
all month long
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
No. 1 New York Times Bestseller
National Book Award Winner
In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis.
“Powerful and passionate ... profoundly moving ... a searing meditation on what it means to be black in America today.” — New York Times
The language is visceral, eloquent, and beautifully redemptive. This is required reading.” — Toni Morrison
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Saeed Jones
Winner of the Kirkus Prize
Stonewall Book Award
Haunted and haunting, How We Fight for Our Lives is a stunning coming-of-age memoir about a young, Black, gay man from the South as he fights to carve out a place for himself, within his family, within his country, within his own hopes, desires and fears.
"A moving, bracingly honest memoir that reads like fevered poetry.” — New York Times
“Powerful. .... Jones is a remarkable, unflinching storyteller, and his book is a rewarding page-turner." — Publishers Weekly
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We're highlighting outstanding movies all month long |
Stream thousands of films for free with just your library card at Kanopy!
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." — James Baldwin
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, this film explores the history of racism in the U.S. through Baldwin's recollections and own words. BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, 2018. Nominated for Best Documentary Oscar, 2016.
"One of the best movies you are likely to see this year.” — New York Times
You can watch the trailer HERE
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The Connecticut Forum Presents
The Fight For Racial Justice
February 25
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Tickets are available for HPL cardholders online or at any HPL location beginning Monday, February 7th.
Ticketholders can pick up tickets at the Ticket Outreach Program table the night of the event at The Bushnell.
You can sign up for tickets HERE. For more information call 860-695-6320
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Congratulations Jasmin Agosto!
Proud member of the Connecticut Magazine 40 Under 40
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Jasmin plays a vital role at HPL as the Hartford History Center's education and outreach manager — and she does so much more for the community through SageSeeker Productions.
Want to learn more about Jasmin and what inspires her? Check out a profile we did of her last summer HERE.
You can read about her 40 Under 40 award and the other winners HERE. |
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Emery Austin Smith
Baby Grand Jazz This Sunday!
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He is so good we are bringing him back!
Hartford's own Emery Austin Smith has had an amazing career that has spanned decades. As house pianist for the Apollo Theater he's performed alongside all the great jazz musicians. He not only continues to perform but is now teaching the next generation of musicians. This is one you don't want to miss.
Check out his amazing talent and positive energy HERE. (We love his smile!) |
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Finding ways to take care of you. |
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We're hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics in partnership with Griffin Health at three locations across the city during February and March.
First doses, second doses and boosters available.
Downtown Library
500 Main St.
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1-4 pm
Vaccines available for those 5 and up
Albany Library
1250 Albany Ave.
Feb. 10, 24; March 10, 24 from 2-5 pm
Vaccines available for those 5 and up
Camp Field Library
30 Campfield Ave.
Feb. 3, 17; March 3, 17 from 2-5 pm
Vaccines available for those 12 and up
More information is available HERE.
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Conversations around death, grief, addiction, suicide and mental health are always difficult, especially when it involves children or teens who may have lots of hard questions without easy answers.
Our staff has put together a resource guide that includes books, videos, websites, local organizations and more that seek to help young people understand loss, drug addiction, and other difficult topics.
We hope this guide will be of use to families in our community.
You can find the list of resources HERE.
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February 5th is Take Your Child The Library Day |
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We're joining the national movement! (Honestly, we believe every day should be take your child to the library day.)
Come by on the 5th and check out our newly renovated children's space at our downtown branch!All children who sign up for a library card will win a prize!
(If your child is a Hartford Public Schools Student, they already have access to HPL resources through our Boundless partnership).
Downtown Library
500 Main St. -860-695-6300
Mon -Thurs: 9am - 6pm
Fri & Sat.: 9am - 5pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm
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Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 恭喜發財 |
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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆!
Stop by one of our libraries this month to check out one of our youth programs and make your own craft.
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟰
Dwight Library (Virtual)
7 New Park Ave.
4-4:45 p.m.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with us as we share a picture book, a craft and tasty fortune cookies. Get a printed recipe to make your own fortune cookies.
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟴
Albany Library
1250 Albany Ave.
4-5 p.m.
Join Ms. Selina and make your own Chinese lantern!
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟭𝟱
Albany Library
1250 Albany Ave.
4-5 p.m.
Join Ms. Selina to make a Chinese paper fan craft!
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We're expanding our hours — starting this week
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“You are growing into consciousness, and my wish for you is that you feel no need to constrict yourself to make other people comfortable.”
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