The Downtown Library, 500 Main Street, is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. All other Library locations are currently closed to the public. From the Downtown Library, you can use a computer; fax, copy, print or scan; and, make an appointment for Passports, Municipal IDs, Notary Service, to visit TAP or secure research time in the Hartford History Center. You can borrow Library materials through HPL’s contact-free service. For more information and to make an appointment, call 860-695-6300 or email contactus@hplct.org. Please remember, masks are a must.
Hartford Public Library maintains several Community Collections throughout the city at high traffic locations such as barber shops and shelters. Community Collection books may be borrowed or taken permanently. A library card is not required.
Friday, July 3, 2020
Saturday, July 4, 2020: Independence Day
Monday, September 7, 2020: Labor Day
Friday, November 6, 2020: Staff Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2020: Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 25, 2020: Close at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 26, 2020: Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 24, 2020: Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25, 2020: Christmas Day
Thursday, December 31, 2020: Close at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1, 2021: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18, 2021: Martin Luther King’s Day
Monday, February 15, 2021: Presidents’ Day
Friday, April 2, 2021: Good Friday
Sunday, April 4, 2021: Easter
Monday, May 31, 2020: Memorial Day
For details about a specific Hartford Public Library branch, use the navigation above to select your branch. For a summary of hours and addresses, use the map below to find the branch closest to you.