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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, 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 | Closed |
| Sun, May 11 | 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