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BOOK CLUBS: Reserve a set of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon in person or by calling 860-695-6295.


Murder is more fun away from home! Brown bag your next Wednesday Luncheon and join us for a series of Armchair Travels to Budapest, Ireland, Paris, and Peru and discover why travelers are turning to mysteries. Each presentation will include reading recommendations. Beverage and regional dessert on us!

March 5, Paris, France
March 12, Ireland
March 19, Budapest, Hungary
March 26, Peru


Register online at www.hplct.org/calendar or call (860) 695-6337.

Downtown Library, Seminar Room 2nd Floor
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.


Chris KnopfMysteries Solved!
Three Connecticut authors of serial mysteries--Chris Knopf, Karen Olson, and Mary-Ann Tirone Smith--discuss their craft and inspiration as members of a panel moderated by Virginia Hale, Ph.D.

Downtown Library, Hartford History Center
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.



Mystery Hour
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a Big Read gathering. Hear live readings and recorded excerpts from “The Maltese Falcon.”

Downtown Library, Main Floor
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.


Neighborhood Book Discussions
Join friends and neighbors for lively conversation, and share favorite excerpts from the book.

Downtown Library, Reading Place 2nd Floor
Saturday March 22, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Albany Branch
Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m.

Barbour BranchThe Maltese Falcon
Wednesdays, March 5 & 19, 1:30 p.m.

Blue Hills Branch
Monday, March 17, 1:00 -2: 00 p.m.

Camp Field Branch
Monday, March 17, 5:30 -6:30 p.m.

Goodwin Branch
Thursday, March 27, 5:30 -6:30 p.m.

Mark Twain Branch
Friday, March 28, 1:30 p.m.



This project is part of the Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.


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