Learn All About the 2020 Census with the East Hartford Public Library
East Hartford, CT— The East Hartford Public Library is excited to host a series of Census-related activities during peak Census season.
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to count every individual in the nation and this valuable data has a direct and significant impact on federal funds allocated to municipalities.
This year, for the first time in history, the U.S. Census Bureau will allow online participation.
In East Hartford, the library will serve as a hub of Census activity, offering assistance and resources needed to help with and encourage Census participation.
2020 CENSUS
Everyone Counts in East Hartford
Fill out your Census form at the library! Please stop by anytime during open hours to fill out your Census form on our public computers.
Sunday Hours
If the library’s regular hours aren’t convenient for you, we’ve got an alternative! The library is excited to open its doors on Sundays during peak Census season. We will be open from 1 – 5 pm on March 22 & 29, April 5, 19, & 26 (closed Easter Sunday, April 12) thanks to funding generously provided to us by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. For each Sunday library visit, visitors will receive a ticket to a special drawing for a chance to win great prizes!
Everyone Counts in East Hartford: Census 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 PM
Census 2020 is happening now! You can get all your questions answered, and learn how you can help the Census outreach efforts in East Hartford. It is important that ALL members of our community participate in the 2020 Census so that East Hartford doesn’t miss out on significant federal and state funding for critical programs and services that support our residents. Let's make sure that EVERYONE COUNTS IN EAST HARTFORD. Register for a reminder, or just drop in.
Census Day Fiesta @ the East Hartford Public Library
Saturday, March 28, all day
Join us for a day-long celebration—Census Day Fiesta—on Saturday, March 28. Have fun, and fill out your Census form while you’re here! In addition to performers, we will have crafts, face-painting, and airbrush tattoos. The Census Day Fiesta is made possible through funding from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The Census Day Fiesta is made possible through funding from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Additional programs include:
Evan Gottfried: Family Music for Kids of All Ages
11:00 AM
Families with young children are invited for a morning of music, bubbles, and games with singer-songwriter Evan Gottfried. Best suited for children ages birth to five, this high-energy program will leave participants smiling and ready for a nap after lunch. Register for a reminder. Stop in the lobby for face-painting before or after the performance.
Paper Lanterns
2:00 PM
Come learn how to make a paper lantern from Fangzheng Xin. Mr. Xin is a visiting exchange teacher from China and is teaching Chinese language to students at EHHS for the 2019-2020 school year. No registration required. For all ages.
Mariachi concert with Fiesta del Norte
3:00PM
East Hartford-based band Fiesta del Norte will fill the library with music at this all-ages concert. Register for a reminder.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. Made possible by the gifts of generous individuals, families and organizations, the Foundation has awarded grants of more than $750 million since its founding in 1925. For more information about the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, visit www.hfpg.org or call 860-548-1888.