Hartford Public Library Community Collections
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.
Betty Knox Apartments, 141 Woodland Street
Habitat for Humanity Financial Freedom Center, 780 Windsor Street
Head 2 Toe Hair Salon, 2087 Main Street
Horace Bushnell Congrgate Homes, 51 Vine Street
Kings Hair Salon, 621 Farmington Avenue
Marshall House, 10 Marshall Street
Mary Mahoney Village, 73-81 Vine Street
Mary Shepard Place, 1-106 Mary Shepard Place
Nelton Court Community Room, 32 Sandford Street
Norris Barbershop, 183 Barbour Street
North End Senior Center, 80 Coventry Street
Open Hearth, 150 Charter Oak Avenue
Parker Memorial Center, 2621 Main Street
Shalimar Barber & Beauty Salon, 653 Blue Hills Avenue
Willie Ware Community Center, 697 Windsor Avenue
Your Laundromat in Unity Plaza, 291 Barbour Street
Holidays & Closings, July 2019-June 2020
Wednesday July 3, 2019: Close at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 4, 2019: Independence Day
Monday, September 2, 2019: Labor Day
Friday, November 1, 2019: Staff Day
Monday, November 11, 2019: Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 27, 2019: Close at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 28, 2019: Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24, 2019: Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25, 2019: Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2019: Close at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20, 2020: Martin Luther King’s Day
Monday, February 17, 2020: Presidents’ Day
Friday, April 10, 2020: Good Friday
Sunday, April 12, 2020: Easter
Monday, May 25, 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.
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Phone: (860) 695-6300
