Hartford Public Library, Hartford

Name: Hartford Public Library
Address: 500 Main St, Hartford, 06103-3003, United States
Telephone: +1 860-724-2168

#33 among attractions in Hartford

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Facts and practical information

The Hartford Public Library serves the city of Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The library's main branch is located at 500 Main Street in downtown Hartford. The nine branch locations are named Albany, Barbour, Blue Hills, Camp Field, Dwight, Goodwin, Mark Twain, Park and Ropkins. All branches feature free public access computers and free Wi-Fi. ()

Established: 1774 (250 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'44"N, 72°40'25"W

Address

500 Main StDowntown HartfordHartford 06103-3003 United States

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+1 860-724-2168

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Day trips

Hartford Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
12 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~490 ftN
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
3 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
~1450 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
7 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
17 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
~1440 ftNW
Park
Bushnell Park, Hartford
7 min walk • Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. It was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in the mid-1850s at a time when the need for open public spaces was just starting to be recognized.
~1610 ftNE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
8 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
~1890 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
10 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~970 ftN
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
5 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
11 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1520 ftE
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
8 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
~1370 ftNE
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
7 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hartford Public Library open?

Hartford Public Library is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hartford Public Library?

Nearby attractions include The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Hartford (1 min walk), Main Street Bridge, Hartford (2 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Hartford (2 min walk), Buckingham Square District, Hartford (3 min walk).

How to get to Hartford Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hartford Public Library:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (13 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (17 min walk)

Train

Hartford (16 min walk)