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Barbour's Taste Testers

Ages 6-19

2023-02-13 16:00:00 2023-02-13 17:00:00 America/New_York Barbour's Taste Testers Feeling hungry? February is National Grapefruit Month! Come to Barbour and zing your tastebuds to life with some fresh grapefruit! Barbour Branch -

Monday, February 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-13 16:00:00 2023-02-13 17:00:00 America/New_York Barbour's Taste Testers Feeling hungry? February is National Grapefruit Month! Come to Barbour and zing your tastebuds to life with some fresh grapefruit! Barbour Branch -

Feeling hungry? February is National Grapefruit Month! Come to Barbour and zing your tastebuds to life with some fresh grapefruit!

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Barbour Branch
Phone: 860-695-7400
Branch manager
Irene Blean
Hours
Mon, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 01 Closed
Sun, Apr 02 Closed
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About the branch

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.

Upcoming events

Adult ESL Classes
Thu, Mar 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Food Rescue- Food distribution at the library
Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location
Youth E.S.L Learner Success
Thu, Mar 30, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Center Church House
Youth E.S.L Learner Success Program
Craft Thursdays - Teen
Thu, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Dwight Branch
Join us for creative craft activity.
Board Game Bonanza - Ages 6-19
Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Chutes & Ladders, Sorry!, Trouble, oh my! Come to Barbour to face off with your friends or Ms. Fe in a friendly board game competition.
Join us for Family Game Night @the Lyric! - ¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Mindfulness Series: Wearable Art with Joy Monroe - Through the Nellie May Grant
Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Bring in well loved items from your closet and, with the guidance from local artist Joy Monroe, upcycle them into something new and... more
Bring in well loved items from your closet and, with the guidance from local artist Joy Monroe, upcycle them into something new and original.
Registration is now closed
Read to a Librarian - Ages 3-12
Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from... more
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from the library! Every Thursday from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Mini Ballet Showcase & Talk Back Session w/ Ballet Hartford
Fri, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Albany Branch
Join the Albany Branch for a dance demonstration of Hartford Ballet's talented main dancers. The performance will be followed by a... more
Join the Albany Branch for a dance demonstration of Hartford Ballet's talented main dancers. The performance will be followed by a talkback, Q&A conversation between the audience and the dancers.
Music @the Lyric w/Chris Leadz: Join us for Musical Journey! - Música @the Lyric con Chris Leadz: ¡Únete y disfruta!
Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
Music @the Lyric w/Chris Leadz: Join us for Musical Workshop & Concert series!
Henna @ Barbour - Ages 6-19
Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe and a RSCO representative at the Barbour Branch for a fun hour of henna designs! School Choice application assistance and... more
Join Ms. Fe and a RSCO representative at the Barbour Branch for a fun hour of henna designs! School Choice application assistance and information will be available.
Baby Grand Jazz Series - LOCATION CHANGE: Center Church
Sun, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every... more
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every Sunday at 3 p.m. from January 8th through April 23rd.
Yoga Story Time - Ages 3-5
Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!
Paint/Sculpt like: Bonnie Ntshalintshali Part 1 and 2 - Ages 13-19
Mon, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to learn about and sculpt like Bonnie Ntshalintshali and paint them in the following session.
Loco for Legos Club - Ages 6-19
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Calling all Lego engineers! Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour Branch to create something unique with Legos, then display your build for all to see!
Mindfulness Series: Art Journaling - Destressing One Page at a Time
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Construct your own art journal and create a piece of work to start your book!
Celebrate Holi the Festival of Colors - Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel)!
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Downtown Branch
All families welcome! Monday, April 3rd 4:00-5:45 pm Join Ms. Lina for a fun family event at the Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel)!
Let's Get Crafty - Ages 5-10
Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Stop by and enjoy the craft of the day with Ms. Linda
Adult ESL Classes
Tue, Apr 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Free Health Screenings and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Free health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes and other health related conditions) and/or free COVID-19 vaccination provided for ages... more
Free health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes and other health related conditions) and/or free COVID-19 vaccination provided for ages 12 and up. No appointment needed.
Storytime @ Albany - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Join us for songs, stories, and early literacy tips.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver.
Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Center Church
Join Ms. Katherine for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Tuesday: Easter Themed Animation
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Animate a bunny with Adobe After Effects. Abigail will teach you the tools to create fun custom animations. Ages 13 to 19
Super STEM: Building - Ages 6-12
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to build with one of our different STEM building kits.
Barbour's Virtual Reality - Ages 13-19
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a fun afternoon of virtual reality!
Easter Egg Hunt! - All Ages
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Camp Field Branch
Join Ms. Katherine for Spring stories and basket making to collect candy-filled eggs found around the library!
Adult ESL Night Classes
Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Computer Basics @ Ropkins
Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Are you interested in learning new computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Ropkins Branch.
Easter Egg Hunt! - All Ages
Wed, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bushnell Park Pavilion - Carousel
Join Ms. Katherine for Spring stories and basket making to collect candy-filled eggs found in the park!
Homework Help! - ¡Ayuda con las tareas!
Wed, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Children's Area
¡Ayuda con las tareas!
Barbour's Craft & Create - Flower Pot Decorating - All Ages
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be decorating terra cotta... more
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be decorating terra cotta flower pots and sprinkling in some soil and seeds to see what grows!
Adult ESL Classes
Thu, Apr 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Food Rescue- Food distribution at the library
Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location
Computer Basics @ Hartford Public Library - Getting Started on a Computer
Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Are you an adult interested in improving your computer skills? The Camp Field Branch is now providing computer training tailored to your... more
Are you an adult interested in improving your computer skills? The Camp Field Branch is now providing computer training tailored to your needs. Call 860-695-7440 to register. Walk-ins also welcome!
Youth E.S.L Learner Success
Thu, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Center Church House
Youth E.S.L Learner Success Program
Board Game Bonanza - Ages 6-19
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Chutes & Ladders, Sorry!, Trouble, oh my! Come to Barbour to face off with your friends or Ms. Fe in a friendly board game competition.
Join us for Family Game Night @the Lyric! - ¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Read to a Librarian - Ages 3-12
Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from... more
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from the library! Every Thursday from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Yoga Story Time - Ages 3-5
Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!
Children's Museum Earth Day Series - All Ages
Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration... more
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration Required.
STEM Series: Celebrate Earth Day! - Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers
Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Church, 277 Main Street, entrance in back
Celebrate Earth Day with The Children’s Museum this April vacation! Register
Let's Get Crafty - Ages 5-10
Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Stop by and enjoy the craft of the day with Ms. Linda
Adult ESL Classes
Tue, Apr 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Storytime @ Albany - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Join us for songs, stories, and early literacy tips.
Computer Basics @ Albany
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Albany Branch
Are you interested in enhancing your computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Albany Branch.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver.
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Center Church
Join Ms. Katherine for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
Children's Museum Earth Day Series - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration... more
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration Required.
Movie and Snacks - All Ages
Tue, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a movie, popcorn, and a craft.
STEM Series: Celebrate Earth Day! - Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers
Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Church, 277 Main Street, entrance in back
Celebrate Earth Day with The Children’s Museum this April vacation! Register
Adult ESL Night Classes
Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Computer Basics @ Dwight
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dwight Branch
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm, the Dwight branch offers free basic computer classes. Please call 860-695-7460... more
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm, the Dwight branch offers free basic computer classes. Please call 860-695-7460 to register.
Children's Museum Earth Day Series - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration... more
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration Required.
STEM Series: Celebrate Earth Day! - Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers
Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Church, 277 Main Street, entrance in back
Celebrate Earth Day with The Children’s Museum this April vacation! Register
Barbour's Craft & Create - Tiny Art - All Ages
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be making tiny art with mini... more
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be making tiny art with mini canvases. Take it home or hang it around the branch!
Adult ESL Classes
Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Food Rescue- Food distribution at the library
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location
Children's Museum Earth Day Series - All Ages
Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration... more
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration Required.
STEM Series: Celebrate Earth Day! - Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers
Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Church, 277 Main Street, entrance in back
Celebrate Earth Day with The Children’s Museum this April vacation! Register
Youth E.S.L Learner Success
Thu, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Center Church House
Youth E.S.L Learner Success Program
Connecticut Foodshare Distribution
Thu, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come for a free bag of groceries. Helpful information is regularly tabled by various organizations.
Join us for Family Game Night @the Lyric! - ¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Read to a Librarian - Ages 3-12
Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from... more
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from the library! Every Thursday from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Pop into Spring: How to Make Cake-Pops
Fri, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Learn basic techniques for making, decorating, and presenting Spring-themed cake pops. Seating is limited, registration is required... more
Learn basic techniques for making, decorating, and presenting Spring-themed cake pops. Seating is limited, registration is required online at hplct.libnet.info or by calling 860-695-7440.
This event is full
Children's Museum Earth Day Series - All Ages
Fri, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration... more
Join us for a series of Earth Day programs with the Children's Museum culminating in a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Registration Required.
STEM Series: Celebrate Earth Day! - Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers
Fri, Apr 14, 2:15pm - 5:15pm
South Church/ Roaring Brook Nature Center
Celebrate Earth Day with The Children’s Museum this April vacation! Register
Super STEM: Lego Challenge - Ages 6-12
Fri, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us for a special lego challenge.
Encounters: Reparations, A More Perfect Union?
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
The concept of reparations has become increasingly relevant as governments and organizations around the world grapple with the legacy of... more
The concept of reparations has become increasingly relevant as governments and organizations around the world grapple with the legacy of colonialism, slavery, and other forms of systemic injustice.
Register
Happy Birthday Planet Earth! - Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel)
Sat, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Branch
All families welcome! Saturday April 15th 12:00-2:00 pm. Join Ms. Lina at the Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel) for a special... more
All families welcome! Saturday April 15th 12:00-2:00 pm. Join Ms. Lina at the Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel) for a special Earth Day celebration.
Baby Grand Jazz Series - LOCATION CHANGE: Center Church
Sun, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every... more
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every Sunday at 3 p.m. from January 8th through April 23rd.
Mindfulness Series: Art Journaling - Destressing One Page at a Time
Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Construct your own art journal and create a piece of work to start your book!
Let's Get Crafty - Ages 5-10
Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Stop by and enjoy the craft of the day with Ms. Linda
Adult ESL Classes
Tue, Apr 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Storytime @ Albany - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Join us for songs, stories, and early literacy tips.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver.
Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Center Church
Join Ms. Katherine for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Tuesday: Video Editing with Emily
Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Create a video collage with the Davinci Resolve video editor. For ages 13-19
Super STEM: Ozobots! - Ages 6-12
Tue, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to lear some coding with small robots.
Barbour's Virtual Reality - Ages 13-19
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a fun afternoon of virtual reality!
Adult ESL Night Classes
Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Security Officer Training Program
Wed, Apr 19, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Second Floor Classroom
Security Officer Training ProgramRegister
Computer Basics @ Ropkins
Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Are you interested in learning new computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Ropkins Branch.
Homework Help! - ¡Ayuda con las tareas!
Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Children's Area
¡Ayuda con las tareas!
Barbour's Craft & Create - Hot Glue Art - All Ages
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be using hot glue and different... more
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be using hot glue and different art materials to make fun and interesting creations!
Adult ESL Classes
Thu, Apr 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Food Rescue- Food distribution at the library
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location
Youth E.S.L Learner Success
Thu, Apr 20, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Center Church House
Youth E.S.L Learner Success Program
Join us for Family Game Night @the Lyric! - ¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Family Pajama Storytime with Ms. Lina - Bushnell Park Dollard Pavilion (Carousel)!
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Downtown Branch
Ages 0-6 with adult friends. Thursday, April 20th 4:00-5:45 pm. Older siblings welcome!
Read to a Librarian - Ages 3-12
Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from... more
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from the library! Every Thursday from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Free Health Screenings and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Fri, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Free health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes and other health related conditions) and/or free COVID-19 vaccination provided for ages... more
Free health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes and other health related conditions) and/or free COVID-19 vaccination provided for ages 12 and up. No appointment needed.
Poetry Month: Acrostic Poems - Ages 6-12
Fri, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to make an acrostic poem for poetry month.
Girls’ Writing Club - Writing Workshop Series Hosted by Hartford's L.I.T.
Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Workshops focusing on the basics of writing as well as an introduction to fiction, character and plot devices.
Baby Grand Jazz Series - LOCATION CHANGE: Center Church
Sun, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every... more
Hartford Public Library's popular Baby Grand Jazz series will be held at Center Church (675 Main St. Hartford, CT) as scheduled, every Sunday at 3 p.m. from January 8th through April 23rd.
Yoga Story Time - Ages 3-5
Mon, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!
Loco for Legos Club - Ages 6-19
Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Calling all Lego engineers! Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour Branch to create something unique with Legos, then display your build for all to see!
Let's Get Crafty - Ages 5-10
Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Stop by and enjoy the craft of the day with Ms. Linda
Adult ESL Classes
Tue, Apr 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Storytime @ Albany - Ages 0-5
Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Join us for songs, stories, and early literacy tips.
Computer Basics @ Albany
Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Albany Branch
Are you interested in enhancing your computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Albany Branch.
Family Storytime - Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver.
Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Center Church
Join Ms. Katherine for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories.
Super STEM: Density Experiment - Ages 6-12
Tue, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to learn about density with a fun experiment.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Computer Basics @ Dwight
Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dwight Branch
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm, the Dwight branch offers free basic computer classes. Please call 860-695-7460... more
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm, the Dwight branch offers free basic computer classes. Please call 860-695-7460 to register.
Barbour's Craft & Create - No Cook Play Dough - All Ages
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch to unlock your inner creativity with a fun weekly craft! Today we will be making no cook play dough.
Mindfulness Series: Rope Flow - with Olusanya Bey
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Experience the joy and health benefits of mindful movement through rotational movement training via rope flow.
Adult ESL Classes
Thu, Apr 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 2
Adult English Classes
Food Rescue- Food distribution at the library
Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location
Youth E.S.L Learner Success
Thu, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Center Church House
Youth E.S.L Learner Success Program
Connecticut Foodshare Distribution
Thu, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come for a free bag of groceries. Helpful information is regularly tabled by various organizations.
Shui Jiao Dumplings - Ages 6-19
Thu, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to help make and eat Shui Jiao dumplings!
Join us for Family Game Night @the Lyric! - ¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Únete para la Noche de juegos familiares @the Lyric!
Read to a Librarian - Ages 3-12
Thu, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from... more
Come one come all to the Barbour branch to practice your reading with Ms. Fe or a stuffed animal. Bring your own book or use one from the library! Every Thursday from 4:30-5:00 pm.
Adult ESL Night Classes
Thu, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Center Church House - Floor - 1
Adult English Classes
Poetry Month: Concrete Poems - Ages 6-12
Fri, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Albany Branch
Join us to make your own concrete poem for poetry month.
Music @the Lyric w/Chris Leadz: Join us for Musical Journey! - Música @the Lyric con Chris Leadz: ¡Únete y disfruta!
Fri, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
Music @the Lyric w/Chris Leadz: Join us for Musical Workshop & Concert series!
Girls’ Writing Club - Writing Workshop Series Hosted by Hartford's L.I.T.
Sat, Apr 29, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Workshops focusing on the basics of writing as well as an introduction to fiction, character and plot devices.
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