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Book lovers of all ages can expect a festival packed with authors, artists, workshops, panels, performances, activities; a multicultural celebration of literature and much more at this 3 day event.
The Hartford Book Festival mission is to build community using literary art, serving all people of the Greater Hartford Area.
Families and book lovers can expect a festival packed with Local and special authors, artists, book stores, workshops, panels, Live Stage performances, Youth activities, Open Mic, Literary Highlights, Publishers, a multicultural celebration of literature and so much more. Attendees will also have exclusive access to pre-order or purchase limited copies of the Hartford’s L.I.T. 's second writing prompt and journal titled; Writing Literary Badassery; Writing Prompts & Journal.
Day One: Writer’s Workshops Only
Friday September 22nd 11:00am-2:30pm virtual live workshops
Day Two: The 5th Annual Hartford Book Festival (various vendors, free workshops, puppet show, rock climbing, open mic, book stores)
Time: Saturday September 23rd, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Place: Classical Magnet School, 85 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut
**Workshops require separate registration**
Day Three: An Evening of Poetical Musings
Overview: Open Mic, Poetic Activities, Homage to Great Poets Dramatic Reading, Love Jones Poetry, Special guest poets of New England.
Time: Sunday, September 24th, 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Place: The Free Center, 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT
| Mon, May 05 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, May 06 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 07 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 08 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 09 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, May 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 11 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
Hartford Public Library’s history spans more than 235 years. We can trace its very beginnings to the Library Company, formally organized in 1774 by a few subscribers to purchase a "collection of useful and religious books". And now, the library is a national leader in redefining the urban public library in the 21st century as an innovative and stimulating place where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.
LOCATIONS & HOURS
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-695-6300
Downtown Library
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NEED HELP?
Phone: (860) 695-6300
Email: reference@hplct .org
Institute of Museum and Library Services
