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Books & Brews 2026

Location

Hartford Public Library, Café
500 Main St.
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
United States
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Date & Time

Thursday, 06/04/2026
5:30pm EDT - 8:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 06/04/2026 05:30:00 PM 06/04/2026 08:00:00 PM America/New_York Books & Brews 2026 This years Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. owntown Library - Terrace & Cafe. Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, live music by Matt Parker and a tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co. More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access across our city. Proceeds help fund free programs and services including workforce development, digital access, early literacy, and community engagement for children, families, and adults. The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL. Experiences Date with a Book – Choose a surprise wrapped book to take home and discover a new read. Puzzle Tables – Collaborate on community puzzles and help complete a shared challenge. Library Games & Win Prizes – Light, interactive games inspired by storytelling and creativity. Purchase your tickets today! Hartford Public Library, Café 500 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut 06103

About This Event

This years Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. owntown Library - Terrace & Cafe.

Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, live music by Matt Parker and a tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.

More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access across our city. Proceeds help fund free programs and services including workforce development, digital access, early literacy, and community engagement for children, families, and adults.

The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.

Experiences

  • Date with a Book – Choose a surprise wrapped book to take home and discover a new read.
  • Puzzle Tables – Collaborate on community puzzles and help complete a shared challenge.
  • Library Games & Win Prizes – Light, interactive games inspired by storytelling and creativity.

Purchase your tickets today!

About This Event

This years Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. owntown Library - Terrace & Cafe.

Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, live music by Matt Parker and a tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.

More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access across our city. Proceeds help fund free programs and services including workforce development, digital access, early literacy, and community engagement for children, families, and adults.

The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.

Experiences

  • Date with a Book – Choose a surprise wrapped book to take home and discover a new read.
  • Puzzle Tables – Collaborate on community puzzles and help complete a shared challenge.
  • Library Games & Win Prizes – Light, interactive games inspired by storytelling and creativity.

Purchase your tickets today!

Special Accommodations 

If you require special accommodations to take part in this program, please call (860) 874-2432 at least two weeks in advance.

Parking Information

Parking is located along the road or in the parking garage on Arch St (one way road). 
Download the Woonerf app - Zone 3642 or use pay to park kiosk.  
You can enter on Main St. or throught the Arch St. enterance.

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Hartford Public Library, Café
500 Main St.
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
United States

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Location

Hartford Public Library, Café
500 Main St.
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Thursday, 06/04/2026
5:30pm EDT - 8:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 06/04/2026 05:30:00 PM 06/04/2026 08:00:00 PM America/New_York Books & Brews 2026 This years Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. owntown Library - Terrace & Cafe. Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, live music by Matt Parker and a tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co. More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access across our city. Proceeds help fund free programs and services including workforce development, digital access, early literacy, and community engagement for children, families, and adults. The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL. Experiences Date with a Book – Choose a surprise wrapped book to take home and discover a new read. Puzzle Tables – Collaborate on community puzzles and help complete a shared challenge. Library Games & Win Prizes – Light, interactive games inspired by storytelling and creativity. Purchase your tickets today! Hartford Public Library, Café 500 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut 06103

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