The Library offers free public classes, programs, and exhibitions at its 10 locations throughout the City of Hartford. Below is a selection of upcoming events.
For a listing of events in our Center for Contemporary Culture, please click here.
HPL Celebrates Romare Bearden |
 Hartford Renaissance: Celebrating the Art of Romare BeardenDate: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonLocation: Downtown Atrium In celebration of Black History Month “Hartford Renaissance - Celebrating the Art of Romare Bearden,” is the first in a series of community conversations on art and culture. This free event is designed to honor the artist Romare Bearden and to provide a forum for public dialogue about his importance as an influential fine artist and his relationship to Hartford. Program includes a panel discussion with local artists and arts administrators, small discussion groups with event attendees, and a performance by The Iron Poets. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Presented in partnership with the Hartford Commission on Cultural Affairs. Register today! |
 Art, History and Social Activism: CtFAC Honors Romare BeardenDate: On display December 17, 2014-March 13, 2015Location: Downtown Library 3rd Floor Gallery In honor of the recent arrival of two spectacular Romare Bearden murals at Hartford Public Library, The Connecticut Fiber Arts Collective (CtFAC) presents a special exhibit that pays homage to the stylistic works of Bearden, his commitment to civil rights and his contributions to the African-American jazz and art communities. CtFAC has created a collection of works in textiles, fiber, mixed media and surface design celebrating and recognizing one of the greatest visual artists of the 20th century. Click here to a video of the installation and commentary by the CT Fiber Arts Collective |
 Bearden Murals on Display at HPL DowntownRomare Bearden, whose richly textured paintings and murals are now held in the most important museums in the United States, was commissioned to create two large murals for the Hartford Civic Center in the early 1980’s. They have lived there ever since, until the XL Center, which the building is currently known as, was scheduled for major renovation.The size of these two murals, approximately 10 feet by 16 feet – has proven a challenge to transporting and housing these works. Hartford Public Library has had the extraordinary honor of housing and displaying these Bearden works for all to enjoy; a public setting and safe home that will be accessible to Hartford residents in perpetuity. |
 Bearden Works in the Hartford History Center
Date: On display through April 15, 2015 |
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“Bound to Maintain Them”: Prisoners of War and Humane Captivity in the German Empire, 1916-1917Date: On display January 8 – March 31, 2015Location: Hartford History Center, Downtown Library Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library and The Watkinson Library at Trinity College present this unique perspective on the organization and operation of prisoner of war camps in Germany during the Great War. On display January 8 -March 31, 2015 at the Hartford History Center, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, 3rd floor. |
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Explorers & Adventurers Connecticut: a special collaboration between Hartford Public Library and The Connecticut ForumDate: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 6:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Library Join us as we partner with The Connecticut Forum to bring you an exciting evening of discovery, exploration and inspiration with Connecticut’s own explorers and adventurers! Stay tuned for panelist announcements. Space is limited, register now! |
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"And My Journey Continues" by E. Diann CookDate: On display through April 10Location: Downtown Library, 3rd Floor Youth Department Gallery View original art works by Connecticut artist, author and musician E. Diann Cook. Most of the works are available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds benefit Hartford Public Library. On display through April 10, 2015. |
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ART WALKArtWalk at Hartford Public Library offers one of the largest and most stunning exhibition spaces in greater Hartford and the opportunity for Hartford residents and others to view art in a magnificent setting in our city. |
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CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CULTUREThe Center for Contemporary Culture hosts lectures, readings, musical performances and other events for people of all ages. |
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