New to Hartford Public Library's special collections and archive is the Southside Media- Hartford News image collection spanning the years 1977 to June 2008. Come in during the month of October and en...

The American Mural Project (AMP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world – a mural 120 feet long, 5 stories high, and up to 10 fe...

The American Place program offers FREE English classes for Speakers of Other Languages. This class is of Basic Level. All students must register in-person prior to attending classes. For more infor...

The American Place program offers FREE English classes for Speakers of Other Languages. This class is of Intermediate Level. All students must register in-person prior to attending classes. For mor...

Bring two passport photographs, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver's license. Application forms are available at the Library or from the U.S. Departm...

In-person registration, assessment, and orientation required.
Improve your basic math and reading skills or prepare for the GED. Learn how to use multimedia resources (DVDs, CDs, computer programs) s...

Ages 3-8 with adult friends. Bring your family to the library to hear stories from the best in children’s illustrated books, sing songs, share rhymes, and make a craft together!

Beginners learn the basics, including the parts of the computer, the computer desktop, and the mouse, and are introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet. Please plan to attend all s...

This class will cover the information you need to know in order to pass the Citizenship Test and will include U.S. History and Government. A basic ability to read, write and speak English is required...

Ages 5-10. "Big Turtle" was Boone’s Shawnee name. Learn more about his amazing life through stories and crafts.

Address a document to a variety of contacts in a database, merge documents, distribute, and track changes. Some keyboarding and basic Word skills required.

Join a gathering of poets and poetry lovers to commemorate the birth of Hartford poet Wallace Stevens, sponsored by Connecticut Center for the Book at Hartford Public Library with help from The Friend...

The American Place program offers FREE English classes for Speakers of Other Languages. This class is of Basic Level. All students must register in-person prior to attending classes. For more infor...

Poet Ravi Shanker will read his poems followed by discussion

Ages birth to 5, with adult friends. Our play and picture book areas are reserved for you! Share toys, books and music while your child meets other children.

In-person registration, assessment, and orientation required.
Improve your basic math and reading skills or prepare for the GED. Learn how to use multimedia resources (DVDs, CDs, computer programs) s...

Ages 12 and up. Open computer time for teens.

Grades 1 and up. Get those assignments done…with some help, of course! Monday - Thursday, November 2 - 30.

Need help with your GED or High School math? Get help from Jim D'Amore, Certified Adult Education Instructor and Director, of non-profit organization, Learn for Life.

Ages 5 and up. Learn some of the unusual names of the Pilgrim boys and girls.

Bring two passport photographs, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver's license. Application forms are available at the Library or from the U.S. Departm...

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery online entry ends at noon EST on November 30, 2009. To facilitate the application process, the Downtown Library is providing applicants with computers, photograph scan...

La solicitud electrónica para el Sorteo de Visas de Diversificación termina el 30 de noviembre del 2009. Para facilitar el proceso de solicitud, la Biblioteca Central proveerá a solicitantes con comp...

Create a basic database; add, edit, and delete tables and fields; filter and sort records; and more. Please bring a USB flash drive with you. Please plan to attend all four classes in the course.

Popular certified life and career coach, Christine Pallotti, returns to guide you as you create your own vision board, a visual collage to help you define and clarify your goals. Bring a photo of you...