Fully Restored.
Fully Reimagined.
Fully Yours.
Join us on June 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. as we cut the ribbon to the fully reopened Downtown Library. We can't wait to see you.
There is so much NEW to see!
The American Place & Social Innovation Center: Provides adult education classrooms, immigration services, and social services to improve community health and economic outcomes.
The Hartford Business Resource Center: Focused on supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and workforce readiness programs in collaboration with Capital Workforce Partners.
Reimagined Hartford History Center: prioritizes public access and interactive learning experiences about Hartford’s history.
Sweetland Patricelli Family HPL Studios: A new media production space that offers facilities for audio/video content creation and educational programs for residents interested in media careers. In partnership with Hartford Public Access Television (HPATV) for broadcasting.
HPL Hall: A new venue for community events, discussions, and collaborations with UConn's CoLab, an interdisciplinary space for research and innovation.
We have a whole week of celebrations and events lined up to highlight all the new spaces.
For the full schedule of events, keep scrolling below!
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Click an event below for more details!
June 1
11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra - HPL Hall
Face Painting - Children's Department
12:00 p.m.
Introduction to Local Small Business Network Partners - The Hartford Business Resource Center
Weaving Demonstration with the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center - Hartford History Center
Digital Library Lab Open House - Digital Library Lab
3D Modeling and Crafts - YOUmedia
2:15 p.m.
Music by: Ru Love Williams - HPL Hall
3:00 p.m.
Stream Labs and Crafts for Teens - YOUmedia
5:30 p.m.
Film Screening: The Librarians - HPL Hall
June 2
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Community Closet - Atrium
Salsa - Terrace
3:00 p.m.
Comics, Zines and Crafts for Teens - YOUmedia
4:00 p.m.
Summer Garden Party - Children's Department
Justice Dance Performance Project - Atrium
6:00 p.m.
Amity Gaige Author Talk - HPL Hall - this event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
6:30 p.m.
Crash Course to Podcasting with HPL Studios - Room 139
June 3
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Sweetland Patricelli Family HPL Studios Dedication - HPL Studios
Family Comedy Magic Show - HPL Hall
Digital Library Lab Open House - Digital Library Lab
3D Printing From Fun to Functional - YOUmedia
3:00 p.m.
Game Design & Crafts for Teens - YOUmedia
STEAM Playground - Children's Department
5:00 p.m.
Exploring Entrepreneurship Live Class - The Hartford Business Resource Center
Civic Panel Discussion - Travelers Center for Arts & Culture
5:30 p.m.
250 Stories - HPL Hall
June 4
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation: Networking Hosted by WBDC - The Hartford Business Resource Center
Storytelling Bootcamp: Nonprofit Workshop - Travelers Center for Arts & Culture
Zumba - Atrium
Creating and Exploring VR Worlds - YOUmedia
2:00 p.m.
Help Shape the Future of UConn Co:Lab's Work - Travelers Center for Arts & Culture
3:00 p.m.
Arts, Crafts and, 3D Modeling and Printing for Teens - YOUmedia
Jewelry Making - Children's Department
5:30 p.m.
Books & Brews - Cafe
6:00 p.m.
June 5
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Story Time - Children's Department
Job Fair - Atrium
Creative Art And Animation - YOUmedia
3:00 p.m.
Music Production & VR Tournament for Teens - YOUmedia
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
ArtWalk Opening Reception - ArtWalk
