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Hartford Public Library is turning 250!
Hartford Public Library is turning 250! The year 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of HPL’s founding as the Library Company in 1774. Join us as we take our birthday celebration to all our neighborhood branches. We’ll have cake, activities, storytelling, face painting and so much more. We are so excited to celebrate this milestone and to kick off the next 250 years with you. Be a part of the historic celebration, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!
| Mon, Apr 28 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 29 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 30 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 01 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 02 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, May 03 | Closed |
| Sun, May 04 | Closed |
The Barbour Branch library is located in the Northeast section of the City of Hartford in Unity Plaza. The branch opened in October 1927 at 572 Windsor Street and since 2014, the Barbour Branch is currently located at 261 Barbour Street.
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