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Jazz 101 Piano Discussion:

Jazz & It's Influence on other Arts, Culture, & Education

2023-06-10 13:00:00 2023-06-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Jazz 101 Piano Discussion: Join us at the Albany branch for an interactive panel discussion on how Jazz has been influential in education, culture, as well as a multitude of different art forms. Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room

Saturday, June 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-10 13:00:00 2023-06-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Jazz 101 Piano Discussion: Join us at the Albany branch for an interactive panel discussion on how Jazz has been influential in education, culture, as well as a multitude of different art forms. Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room

Albany Branch

Albany Branch Community Room

Join us at the Albany branch for an interactive panel discussion on how Jazz has been influential in education, culture, as well as a multitude of different art forms.

Jazz 101 is an interactive series with audience discussion and instrumental demonstration and serves as a spring/summer prelude to July’s hugely popular Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival. This is free and open to the public.

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Teens | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Civic Engagement | Arts |

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Albany Branch

Phone: 860-695-7380
Branch manager
Deirdre Brickhouse

Hours
Mon, Sep 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 9:00AM to 5:00AM
Sun, Sep 24 Closed

About the branch

The Albany Branch Library endeavors daily to maintain its role as one of Albany Avenue’s most vital resources. The Albany Branch was established in 1926. It was first located in the Northwest School and then in rented quarters at 1239 Albany Avenue. The branch’s present location at 1250 Albany Avenue opened in February 1950 in a building designed by H. Sage Goodwin. In 2011 a new 8,000 square foot facility on the corner of Albany and Blue Hills Avenues replaced the sixty-one-year-old structure.

Upcoming events

Thu, Sep 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch - Sand/Ropkins Youth Virtual Room
Sign up for a library card during September at the Ropkins Branch and receive a surprise give-away.

Thu, Sep 21, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location

Thu, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Church via Buckingham Street
Family Storytime with Ms. Ranie - South Church Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Thursday, September 21, 11:00 AM. Join us for songs,... more
Family Storytime with Ms. Ranie - South Church Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Thursday, September 21, 11:00 AM. Join us for songs, rhymes, activities, fingerplays and stories!

Canceled
Thu, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Thu, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbour Branch
Basic computer training

Thu, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Join us on alternating Thursdays for tween only programs and a special snack.

Thu, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Calling all teens! Come to the Barbour branch and make your own pressed flower jar with Ms. Fe, complete with an electric candle!

Thu, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric
It’s back to school time! Join us to decorate folders and learn about school choice options. We will raffle off backpacks filled with... more
It’s back to school time! Join us to decorate folders and learn about school choice options. We will raffle off backpacks filled with school supplies and a Kindle!

Thu, Sep 21, 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

Thu, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Test your knowledge of your favorite fandoms in a new monthly trivia night!

Thu, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric
Embrace the rhythm, unleash your vitality, and embark on a transformative journey to a healthier you.Register

Fri, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Albany Branch
Are you interested in enhancing your computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Albany Branch.

Fri, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!

Fri, Sep 22, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Downtown Branch
A LIT Symposium; with Bestselling Author Barbara McClane & Literary Art Wellness Coach , Content Editor & Production Mgr. Register

Fri, Sep 22, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Downtown Branch
With T'challa Williams. This workshop is designed to look at the themes of Black films and how they use the voice of characters to... more
With T'challa Williams. This workshop is designed to look at the themes of Black films and how they use the voice of characters to address societal issues.
Register

Fri, Sep 22, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Downtown Branch
Join the women of the Every Kinda Lady Poetry Anthology and its editor Enfield Poet Laureate Nzima HutchingsRegister

Sat, Sep 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch
Book lovers of all ages can expect a festival packed with authors, artists, workshops, panels, performances, activities; a multicultural... more
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.

Sat, Sep 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch
Author Talk: HPL’s NEA Big Read selection Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. *PLEASE PRINT OUT & BRING YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION TO GET CHECKED... more
Author Talk: HPL’s NEA Big Read selection Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. *PLEASE PRINT OUT & BRING YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION TO GET CHECKED INTO THIS EVENT*

Sat, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Downtown Branch
Your Voice Creatively Speaking with T’challa Williams (Author, Poet, Community Leader & GHAC Board Member)

Sat, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Downtown Branch
The Plan with Alphonso McGriff, III a workshop to offer you an opportunity to help yourself remove anger about a particular situation.

Sat, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Downtown Branch
Portraits Prose & Poetic Profiles with Nzima Sherylle Hutchings (Enfield Poet Laureate, Literary Art Advocate & Wellness Coach, Author).

Sat, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Downtown Branch
With Andre Keitt, The GreatHeart Griot:This workshop will offer an amazing mini performance, as well as, tips, secrets and the bones on... more
With Andre Keitt, The GreatHeart Griot:This workshop will offer an amazing mini performance, as well as, tips, secrets and the bones on how to become a great and successful griot storyteller.

Rescheduled
Sun, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, September 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Hartford Reads In Color Book Club invites you to participate in monthly book discussions

Mon, Sep 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch - Sand/Ropkins Youth Virtual Room
Sign up for a library card during September at the Ropkins Branch and receive a surprise give-away.

Mon, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you... more
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you must bring your own device.

Mon, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!

Mon, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Church via Buckingham St.
(Ages 0-5) with parent/caregiver. Join us for songs, fingerplays, rhymes, music / movement and stories. Location: South Church via... more
(Ages 0-5) with parent/caregiver. Join us for songs, fingerplays, rhymes, music / movement and stories. Location: South Church via Buckingham Street Time: 11 AM

Canceled
Mon, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Mon, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Explore the latest VR games! What's new in the metaverse? Ages 10 to 19

Mon, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
¡REACH Concurso! - ¡Taller de escritura!

Mon, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for... more
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for our Free ServSafe certification classes at the Dwight Branch.

Mon, Sep 25, 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!

Mon, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Let’s celebrate the Fall with a colorful craft.

Mon, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New venue Downtown Branch - Classroom 140
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch - Sand/Ropkins Youth Virtual Room
Sign up for a library card during September at the Ropkins Branch and receive a surprise give-away.

Canceled
Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albany Branch
Children will enjoy story time with the Big Read book selected for youth.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albany Branch
Join us for a reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker and a craft.

Tue, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch - Classroom 140
Interval House - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Canceled
Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come make a Ghana jewelry piece with Jackie to celebrate the book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Free copies of the title will be given to... more
Come make a Ghana jewelry piece with Jackie to celebrate the book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Free copies of the title will be given to participants and general story themes will be discussed.

Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come make a Ghanaian jewelry piece with Jackie to celebrate the book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Free copies of the title will be given to... more
Come make a Ghanaian jewelry piece with Jackie to celebrate the book, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Free copies of the title will be given to participants and general story themes will be discussed.

Canceled
Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come make a Ghana jewelry piece with Jackie

Tue, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it... more
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it on display. Ask Librarian Katryna for the challenge of the day.

Tue, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker, with Brief discussion of the story including the idea of traditions that help... more
Reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker, with Brief discussion of the story including the idea of traditions that help create unique identities of peoples of the world.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch - Sand/Ropkins Youth Virtual Room
Sign up for a library card during September at the Ropkins Branch and receive a surprise give-away.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Children's Area
Join us for an story time adventure & art!

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn to use use your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour Branch from 11-4 to celebrate Big Read with a story time, paper quilt making, face painting, and more!

Canceled
Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barbour Branch
Youth will enjoy story time, "Nana Akua Goes to School" by Tricia Elam Walker, making bookmarks and "quilts".

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barbour Branch
Story time and 2 crafts: kids will draw symbols onto bookmarks to use with the book. “Quilt” making craft with sheets of paper that... more
Story time and 2 crafts: kids will draw symbols onto bookmarks to use with the book. “Quilt” making craft with sheets of paper that kids will glue together and create their own Adinkra symbols on.

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dwight Branch
Provide basic technology training with any of your devices, for your everyday use.

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework... more
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework or to simply relax. Homework help will also be provided.

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Enjoy a Barbie movie, coloring sheets, and sparkly craft.

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dwight Branch
Do you have questions on how to start your pardon request? Well, this is your opportunity to come join an informational session, that... more
Do you have questions on how to start your pardon request? Well, this is your opportunity to come join an informational session, that will guide you with your next steps! Please contact 860-695-7460

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Camp Field Branch
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library.
Register

Wed, Sep 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch
Join us at Bushnell Park Pavillion to learn about the history of the traditional Adinkra cloth, a hand-printed fabric designed by the... more
Join us at Bushnell Park Pavillion to learn about the history of the traditional Adinkra cloth, a hand-printed fabric designed by the Asante people in Ghana.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch - Sand/Ropkins Youth Virtual Room
Sign up for a library card during September at the Ropkins Branch and receive a surprise give-away.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Upcycle a glass jar or bottle by learning some simple but fun painting techniques.

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dwight Branch
We will create our own family tree and discuss how Each chapter of Homegoing follows a different descendant of Maame.

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Albany Branch
Food giveaway at Albany Branch location

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Church via Buckingham Street
Family Storytime with Ms. Ranie Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Thursday, September 28 @ 11:00 AM. Join us for songs, rhymes,... more
Family Storytime with Ms. Ranie Ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Thursday, September 28 @ 11:00 AM. Join us for songs, rhymes, activities, fingerplays and stories!

Canceled
Thu, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come for a free bag of groceries. Helpful information regularly tabled by various organizations.

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come to the Albany branch to do a scavenger hunt and win a prize once a month.

Thu, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dwight Branch
Come meet local author, Dyshann Anderson. He wrote the book, Shepherd Crook: Brazil Introduction to Computer Graphics Story Workbook.... more
Come meet local author, Dyshann Anderson. He wrote the book, Shepherd Crook: Brazil Introduction to Computer Graphics Story Workbook. Please join us Thursday, September 28th. Refreshments Provided.

Thu, Sep 28, 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

Thu, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Calling all book lovers! Join our new adult-only book club to discuss your favorite books, share your current reads, and share your... more
Calling all book lovers! Join our new adult-only book club to discuss your favorite books, share your current reads, and share your unpopular opinions over a cup of coffee (or tea)!

Thu, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric
Embrace the rhythm, unleash your vitality, and embark on a transformative journey to a healthier you.Register

Fri, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Albany Branch
Are you interested in enhancing your computer skills? Call to register for computer classes at the Albany Branch.

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you... more
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you must bring your own device.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!

Canceled
Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Explore the latest VR games! What's new in the metaverse? Ages 10 to 19

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for... more
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for our Free ServSafe certification classes at the Dwight Branch.

Mon, Oct 02, 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!

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Put together a shuttle glider and see it glide into the air.

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New venue Downtown Branch - Classroom 140
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Visit Albany on alternating Tuesday's for Sensory Storytime. This program was specifically created for kids on the autism spectrum.... more
Visit Albany on alternating Tuesday's for Sensory Storytime. This program was specifically created for kids on the autism spectrum. Reach out to Librarian Katryna with any questions or requests.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it... more
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it on display. Ask Librarian Katryna for the challenge of the day.

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dwight Branch
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn to use use your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework... more
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework or to simply relax. Homework help will also be provided.

Wed, Oct 04, 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 mini canvas art.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn about the layers of the earth by creating a fan.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Camp Field Branch
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library.
Register

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Basic training to assist you with using your computer or device. Registration suggested; walk-ins based on availability.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Join us on alternating Thursdays for tween only programs and a special snack.

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Thu, Oct 05, 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

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albany Branch
Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, HPL will be reading the book "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi. The Big Read is a month... more
Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, HPL will be reading the book "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi. The Big Read is a month long celebration, highlighting different themes from the book.

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Uncovering Their History: Africans & African-American History in the Ancient Burying Ground Saturday, October 7 | 11am -... more
Uncovering Their History: Africans & African-American History in the Ancient Burying Ground Saturday, October 7 | 11am - 12pm Location: Ancient Burying Ground, 60 Gold Street, Hartford, CT

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you... more
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you must bring your own device.

Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barbour Branch
Join Ms. Fe at the Barbour branch for a story and a stretch!

Canceled
Mon, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Explore the latest VR games! What's new in the metaverse? Ages 10 to 19

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for... more
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for our Free ServSafe certification classes at the Dwight Branch.

Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn about space as you put together your own A, B, C book.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Visit the Albany library on alternating Tuesday's for songs, stories, and early literacy tips to prepare your child for kindergarten!

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it... more
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it on display. Ask Librarian Katryna for the challenge of the day.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Teen Space
¡Ayuda con las tareas!

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dwight Branch
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Children's Area
Join us for an story time adventure & art!

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Tema: Cualquier cosa que quiera aprender del celular o computadora, sera un taller abierto a todo tipo de preguntas tecnologicas.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn to use use your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dwight Branch
Provide basic technology training with any of your devices, for your everyday use. Please call to register (860)695-7460.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework... more
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework or to simply relax. Homework help will also be provided.

Wed, Oct 11, 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 breathing bead wands.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Celebrate with a craft.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Downtown Branch - Classroom 140
Join us for a reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker and make your own Adrinka print cloth bag. Free copies of the... more
Join us for a reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker and make your own Adrinka print cloth bag. Free copies of the book included!

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Camp Field Branch
Join us in a community-wide reading program at the Camp Field Branch centered on the book, Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Tema: Cualquier cosa que quiera aprender del celular o computadora, sera un taller abierto a todo tipo de preguntas tecnologicas.

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Join us each month as we learn how to create fun and unique crafts! All are welcome and you don’t need to have any experience with... more
Join us each month as we learn how to create fun and unique crafts! All are welcome and you don’t need to have any experience with crafting to join!

Thu, Oct 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
Ropkins Branch
Supercharged Storytime Playgroup (SSP) for children from birth to age five not enrolled in childcare.

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Basic training to assist you with using your computer or device. Registration suggested; walk-ins based on availability.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come to the Albany branch to do a scavenger hunt and win a prize once a month.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbour Branch
Come for a free bag of groceries. Helpful information regularly tabled by various organizations.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric
Craft activity making quilt squares and discussion about family traditions. Teens: introduction of “waist beads” and what this... more
Craft activity making quilt squares and discussion about family traditions. Teens: introduction of “waist beads” and what this tradition represents in today’s culture.

Thu, Oct 12, 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

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Provide basic technology training with any of your devices, for your everyday use.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch
Join us for a day of food, music, vendors, panel discussions, workshops and more.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Oct 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Ropkins Branch
Explore the World of Books and Music & Movement with Ms. Linda

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you... more
Have an Apple device that you need help learning how to use? Register for our *NEW* Apple Help class! *Registration is required and you must bring your own device.

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Church
Ages Birth-Five years with parent/caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and hands-on activities that celebrate reading, and books.

Canceled
Mon, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Explore the latest VR games! What's new in the metaverse? Ages 10 to 19

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Exploración científica! - ¡MARTE! ¡Aprendamos más!

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for... more
Do you need to get certified for Food Handler for your job, organization, or other? Then take this amazing opportunity to register for our Free ServSafe certification classes at the Dwight Branch.

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn about family traditions in the book and share your own. Then explore Adrinka symbols and their meaning and make your own print art.

Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric
A community conversation with HPL and Haneef Nelson on "The Important Role Music Played for Black Culture from Slavery to Present''

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Visit Albany on alternating Tuesday's for Sensory Storytime. This program was specifically created for kids on the autism spectrum.... more
Visit Albany on alternating Tuesday's for Sensory Storytime. This program was specifically created for kids on the autism spectrum. Reach out to Librarian Katryna with any questions or requests.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it... more
Come try out our different building kits like legos, bridge building kit and more to make your own unique creation and we will put it on display. Ask Librarian Katryna for the challenge of the day.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Teen Space
¡Ayuda con las tareas!

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Feeling hungry? Drop by the Barbour Branch for a mini tea party with iced tea and cucumber sandwiches!

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Camp Field Branch
Join us for a reading of Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker, learn about family traditions in the book and share your own.

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boundless Library at Rawson
Students will examine the art from the book and Adinkra symbols. Then they draw self or family portraits using the art style from the book.

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dwight Branch
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ropkins Branch
Learn to use use your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dwight Branch
Are you retired or plan on retiring? Do you need help with your next steps? If so, then this is your opportunity to join us and ask all... more
Are you retired or plan on retiring? Do you need help with your next steps? If so, then this is your opportunity to join us and ask all your questions. Care Partners of CT will be glad to help!

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Classroom 140
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Lucia! Join us for storytime and make a luchadora mask. Get information about school... more
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Lucia! Join us for storytime and make a luchadora mask. Get information about school choice options and a free book!

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
¡Cena familiar y películas en la biblioteca Park!

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dwight Branch
Come join us and create your very own fall wreath to decorate your home! Registration Required

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework... more
Join us in the community room for a calming hour of lo-fi music, low lights, quiet fidgets, warm tea, a quiet space to work on homework or to simply relax. Homework help will also be provided.

Wed, Oct 18, 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 wax sculptures.

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ropkins Branch
Celebrate with bilingual reading books with Ms. Linda

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Albany Branch
Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, HPL will be celebrating the powerful book 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi.

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Community Room
Community Walk Purple Thursday to raise awareness against domestic violence. The walk starts at 11am at 175 Main St. Hispanic Health... more
Community Walk Purple Thursday to raise awareness against domestic violence. The walk starts at 11am at 175 Main St. Hispanic Health council, and ends at 603 Park St HPL-Park Street Library

Canceled
Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Branch
Bring your music into the world with mentor guided workshops setting up and recording vocals with FL studio & Logic Pro. Ages 13-19

Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbour Branch
Basic computer training

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albany Branch
Join us on alternating Thursdays for tween only programs and a special snack.

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbour Branch
Calling all teens! Come to the Barbour branch and make your own cell phone charm!

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boundless Library at Rawson
We will explore the libraries tools, like ancestry.com, that can helps us discover and chart our own family trees.

Thu, Oct 19, 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

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Albany Branch
Provide basic technology training with any of your devices, for your everyday use.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Park Street Library @ The Lyric - Park Branch Learning Lab
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Albany Branch - Albany Branch Community Room
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your... more
Work with your family to complete hands-on coding challenges. Learn to code and program a robot with The Children’s Museum at your neighborhood library. Registration required.
Register