East Hartford Public Library News & Announcements

June 14, 2026 in East Hartford

East Hartford Public Library celebrates America 250 and the 30th anniversary of Mark Harutunian’s book, "June 14, 1996: A day in the life... more ››

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America 250 Proclamation & Upcoming Events

At the East Hartford Town Council Meeting on Tuesday evening June 2, 2026, Mayor Connor S. Martin issued a proclamation in honor of the... more ››

Roadwork on Central Avenue

Road improvements will begin soon on Central Avenue. 

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Summer Reading is for Everyone!

The East Hartford Public Library offers summer reading incentive programs with prizes for adults, teens, and children. Registration... more ››

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Meet Elizabeth Thomas, Poet Laureate

The East Hartford Public Library and the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts have selected Elizabeth Thomas as the inaugural... more ››

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Coming soon: a new library catalog!

We're moving to a new and improved catalog and account management system in June along with our Library Connection Inc. consortium partners... more ››

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Raymond Library receives book donation in memory of Alvin C. and Rosemary P. Leone

The Raymond Library recently received a donation of books from Frank A. and Bryan A. Leone in memory of their parents, Alvin C. and... more ››

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2026 Free Seed Library Announcement

The East Hartford Public Library is excited to announce the return of our Free Seed Library! Starting Tuesday, April 7th you can find seeds... more ››

April vacation

April Vacation Programs at East Hartford Public Library

Looking for something fun to do over April vacation? Check out our complete lineup of April vacation programs.

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Neighborhood Forest partnership: Free Trees for Earth Week

East Hartford Public Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees... more ››

East Hartford 2025 Tax Help Resources

East Hartford, CT— There are a number of free tax preparation services available in Town for those looking for help.

Free... more ››

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Take Your Child to the Library Day: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at Raymond Library in East Hartford on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1... more ››

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CCFA Creates New Post of Poet Laureate

The East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts (CCFA) has created a new post of Poet Laureate, and is seeking applications for the... more ››

Raymond Library Lighting Upgrade

Lighting Upgrade at Raymond Library

Please be prepared for some areas of the Raymond Library building to be unavailable on a temporary basis as we have new LED lighting... more ››

2025 Holiday Fest

2025 Holiday Fest

The Town of East Hartford, East Hartford Public Library, the East Hartford Beautification Commission and East Hartford Parks and Recreation... more ››

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Winter Vacation Programs at East Hartford Public Library

Join us at the library for winter break family fun, with activities for all ages. Library programs are open to the public and free of... more ››

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East Hartford Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony

 The East Hartford Veterans Commission invites you to a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War I Memorial on the front lawn of the Raymond... more ››

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Luis Cotto, Placemaking & Placekeeping in Communities of Color 

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, East Hartford Public Library will host Luis Cotto's photography exhibit, "La Finca de papi (Dad'... more ››

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Inspire Arts Exhibition Opening and Artists' Studio Sessions 

The East Hartford Public Library is proud to host an exhibit by artists from Inspire Arts. The exhibition runs from September 3 – October... more ››

Hispanic Heritage Month at EHPL

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at EHPL

The East Hartford Public Library is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a lineup of programs celebrating the rich histories,... more ››

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