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Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library illuminated at night above busy light trails on road

Hartford Public Library

Free resources that inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration.

The library is a place where the people of Hartford can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life. Visit the website for more information and an events calendar.

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500 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06103
United States

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Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Linguine pasta with lobster chunks and microgreens on white plate

Peppercorn's Grill

0.13 miles

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and a side of mixed vegetables

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and a side of mixed vegetables

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and a side of mixed vegetables

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and a side of mixed vegetables

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and side salad on metal tray

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and side salad on metal tray

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and side salad on metal tray

Barbecue ribs with cornbread and side salad on metal tray

Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford)

0.15 miles

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Fries and sandwich on plate at Arch Street Tavern, Hartford

Arch Street Tavern

0.16 miles

Bronze lion statue near The Capital Grille restaurant exterior

Bronze lion statue near The Capital Grille restaurant exterior

Bronze lion statue near The Capital Grille restaurant exterior

Bronze lion statue near The Capital Grille restaurant exterior

Dinner table with wine glasses, salmon dish, salad, and restaurant gift card

Dinner table with wine glasses, salmon dish, salad, and restaurant gift card

Dinner table with wine glasses, salmon dish, salad, and restaurant gift card

Dinner table with wine glasses, salmon dish, salad, and restaurant gift card

The Capital Grille

0.20 miles

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

Ashley‚Äôs restaurant entrance with breakfast and lunch signs and open neon light

0.25 miles

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Long dining table set with glasses, black napkins, menus, and brown chairs

Salute Restaurant

0.27 miles

Vivo Event Space

Vivo Event Space

Vivo Event Space

Vivo Event Space

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and large arched decor

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and large arched decor

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and large arched decor

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and large arched decor

Vivo Event Space

0.28 miles

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

A barista from Victus Coffee pours coffee from a siphon pot into a yellow mug

0.30 miles

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Outdoor seating area with green umbrellas at Trumbull Kitchen restaurant

Trumbull Kitchen

0.34 miles

Spiced rice dish with lime wedge, sauces, and two copper mugs on a counter

Spiced rice dish with lime wedge, sauces, and two copper mugs on a counter

Spiced rice dish with lime wedge, sauces, and two copper mugs on a counter

Spiced rice dish with lime wedge, sauces, and two copper mugs on a counter

0.34 miles

Sushi rolls with shrimp tempura and green sauce on white plate

Sushi rolls with shrimp tempura and green sauce on white plate

Sushi rolls with shrimp tempura and green sauce on white plate

Sushi rolls with shrimp tempura and green sauce on white plate

Entrance to Feng Asian Bistro with illuminated sign and decorative wooden door

Entrance to Feng Asian Bistro with illuminated sign and decorative wooden door

Entrance to Feng Asian Bistro with illuminated sign and decorative wooden door

Entrance to Feng Asian Bistro with illuminated sign and decorative wooden door

Feng Chop House

0.34 miles

0.36 miles

Hotel room with desk, chair, armchair, and large windows with city view

Hotel room with desk, chair, armchair, and large windows with city view

Hotel room with desk, chair, armchair, and large windows with city view

Hotel room with desk, chair, armchair, and large windows with city view

Marriott hotel building in urban area during dusk

Marriott hotel building in urban area during dusk

Marriott hotel building in urban area during dusk

Marriott hotel building in urban area during dusk

Marriott Hartford Downtown

0.28 miles

Victorian red brick Goodwin Hotel with modern high-rise behind

Victorian red brick Goodwin Hotel with modern high-rise behind

Victorian red brick Goodwin Hotel with modern high-rise behind

Victorian red brick Goodwin Hotel with modern high-rise behind

Historic red brick building with detailed architecture under modern skyscraper

Historic red brick building with detailed architecture under modern skyscraper

Historic red brick building with detailed architecture under modern skyscraper

Historic red brick building with detailed architecture under modern skyscraper

The Goodwin Hotel

0.39 miles

Historic stone building facade with Residence Inn entrance and storefronts

Historic stone building facade with Residence Inn entrance and storefronts

Historic stone building facade with Residence Inn entrance and storefronts

Historic stone building facade with Residence Inn entrance and storefronts

Historic Romanesque Revival hotel building on downtown Hartford street

Historic Romanesque Revival hotel building on downtown Hartford street

Historic Romanesque Revival hotel building on downtown Hartford street

Historic Romanesque Revival hotel building on downtown Hartford street

Residence Inn by Marriott - Hartford

0.42 miles

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

King w/ Sofabed Room

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

0.52 miles

Lobby with red chairs, fireplace, and glass entrance doors

Lobby with red chairs, fireplace, and glass entrance doors

Lobby with red chairs, fireplace, and glass entrance doors

Lobby with red chairs, fireplace, and glass entrance doors

Hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and view of state capitol building

Hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and view of state capitol building

Hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and view of state capitol building

Hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and view of state capitol building

The Capitol Hotel - Downtown Hartford

0.55 miles

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn and Suites hotel building entrance with brick and beige facade

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford

0.65 miles

Super 8 Motel - Hartford

1.74 miles

Travel Inn Motel

1.93 miles

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites parking lot with trees and blue sky

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

2.02 miles

White bed pillows with a green decorative pillow and bedside lamp

White bed pillows with a green decorative pillow and bedside lamp

White bed pillows with a green decorative pillow and bedside lamp

White bed pillows with a green decorative pillow and bedside lamp

Comfort Inn and Suites hotel building with landscaped parking lot

Comfort Inn and Suites hotel building with landscaped parking lot

Comfort Inn and Suites hotel building with landscaped parking lot

Comfort Inn and Suites hotel building with landscaped parking lot

Comfort Inn & Suites East Hartford

2.86 miles

Hotel lobby seating area with fireplace, chandeliers, and modern furniture

Hotel lobby seating area with fireplace, chandeliers, and modern furniture

Hotel lobby seating area with fireplace, chandeliers, and modern furniture

Hotel lobby seating area with fireplace, chandeliers, and modern furniture

Delamar West Hartford

3.33 miles

Historic Silas W. Robbins House Bed & Breakfast with manicured lawn

Historic Silas W. Robbins House Bed & Breakfast with manicured lawn

Historic Silas W. Robbins House Bed & Breakfast with manicured lawn

Historic Silas W. Robbins House Bed & Breakfast with manicured lawn

Historic Victorian mansion with ornate iron gate and manicured lawn

Historic Victorian mansion with ornate iron gate and manicured lawn

Historic Victorian mansion with ornate iron gate and manicured lawn

Historic Victorian mansion with ornate iron gate and manicured lawn

Silas W. Robbins House

3.78 miles

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington Rochambeau National Historic Trail sign with horse riders emblem

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in Connecticut

0.05 miles

Connecticut city skyline at sunset with illuminated buildings and bridge over river

Connecticut city skyline at sunset with illuminated buildings and bridge over river

Connecticut city skyline at sunset with illuminated buildings and bridge over river

Connecticut city skyline at sunset with illuminated buildings and bridge over river

Downtown city skyline at twilight with illuminated buildings and waterfront

Downtown city skyline at twilight with illuminated buildings and waterfront

Downtown city skyline at twilight with illuminated buildings and waterfront

Downtown city skyline at twilight with illuminated buildings and waterfront

City of Hartford

0.05 miles

Garden path with flowering plants and metal arch near historic house

Garden path with flowering plants and metal arch near historic house

Garden path with flowering plants and metal arch near historic house

Garden path with flowering plants and metal arch near historic house

Historic yellow Butler-McCook house with autumn foliage and crosswalk

Historic yellow Butler-McCook house with autumn foliage and crosswalk

Historic yellow Butler-McCook house with autumn foliage and crosswalk

Historic yellow Butler-McCook house with autumn foliage and crosswalk

Butler-McCook House & Garden

0.09 miles

Woman standing near red sculpture and water fountains in urban plaza

Woman standing near red sculpture and water fountains in urban plaza

Woman standing near red sculpture and water fountains in urban plaza

Woman standing near red sculpture and water fountains in urban plaza

Woman standing near Calder sculpture and fountain in Hartford plaza

Woman standing near Calder sculpture and fountain in Hartford plaza

Woman standing near Calder sculpture and fountain in Hartford plaza

Woman standing near Calder sculpture and fountain in Hartford plaza

0.10 miles

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

Amistad Center for Art & Culture

0.13 miles

Colorful abstract circular mural inside classical museum with stone bust statue

Colorful abstract circular mural inside classical museum with stone bust statue

Colorful abstract circular mural inside classical museum with stone bust statue

Colorful abstract circular mural inside classical museum with stone bust statue

Colorful abstract mural with concentric and wavy patterns in museum stairwell

Colorful abstract mural with concentric and wavy patterns in museum stairwell

Colorful abstract mural with concentric and wavy patterns in museum stairwell

Colorful abstract mural with concentric and wavy patterns in museum stairwell

0.13 miles

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

A view of the Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, CT

Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford

0.15 miles

Dancing Spirit Massage Therapy

0.17 miles

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Musicians performing on stage in a dimly lit historic cultural center

Charter Oak Cultural Center

0.18 miles

Exterior of Infinity Hall in Hartford with outdoor seating at dusk

Exterior of Infinity Hall in Hartford with outdoor seating at dusk

Exterior of Infinity Hall in Hartford with outdoor seating at dusk

Exterior of Infinity Hall in Hartford with outdoor seating at dusk

Exterior of Infinity Hall with parked cars and red umbrellas

Exterior of Infinity Hall with parked cars and red umbrellas

Exterior of Infinity Hall with parked cars and red umbrellas

Exterior of Infinity Hall with parked cars and red umbrellas

Infinity Music Hall (Hartford)

0.18 miles

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

The Pump House

0.18 miles

Urban street with historic tower and cinemas sign at dusk

Urban street with historic tower and cinemas sign at dusk

Urban street with historic tower and cinemas sign at dusk

Urban street with historic tower and cinemas sign at dusk

City street intersection with historic tower, theater sign, and modern buildings

City street intersection with historic tower, theater sign, and modern buildings

City street intersection with historic tower, theater sign, and modern buildings

City street intersection with historic tower, theater sign, and modern buildings

Front Street District

0.19 miles

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