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06/04/2026 05:30:00 PM06/04/2026 08:00:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkBooks & Brews 2026
This year's Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Downtown Library - Terrace & Cafe.
Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, signature mocktail & spirits by The Wini Bar, live music by Matt Parker and a FREE beer tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access our city.
The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.
Tickets: Early Bird, $25, through May 15 At the door, $30
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! *cash bar
Presenting and Commuity Sponsorships available. For information contact Jessica Dolan, Assistant Director of Development at jdolan@hplct.org
Hartford Public Library, Café 500 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut 06103
About This Event
This year's Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Downtown Library - Terrace & Cafe.
Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, signature mocktail & spirits by The Wini Bar, live music by Matt Parker and a FREE beer tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access our city.
The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.
Tickets: Early Bird, $25, through May 15 At the door, $30
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! *cash bar
Presenting and Commuity Sponsorships available. For information contact Jessica Dolan, Assistant Director of Development atjdolan@hplct.org
About This Event
This year's Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Downtown Library - Terrace & Cafe.
Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, signature mocktail & spirits by The Wini Bar, live music by Matt Parker and a FREE beer tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access our city.
The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.
Tickets: Early Bird, $25, through May 15 At the door, $30
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! *cash bar
Presenting and Commuity Sponsorships available. For information contact Jessica Dolan, Assistant Director of Development atjdolan@hplct.org
Location
Hartford Public Library, Café
500 Main St.
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
United States
Add to Calendar
06/04/2026 05:30:00 PM06/04/2026 08:00:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkBooks & Brews 2026
This year's Books & Brews will be held on Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Downtown Library - Terrace & Cafe.
Come experience the Library in a vibrant new way — tasty eats, interactive experiences, signature mocktail & spirits by The Wini Bar, live music by Matt Parker and a FREE beer tasting by Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
More than a night out, Books & Brews supports Hartford Public Library’s mission to expand opportunity and access our city.
The Library brings people together to learn, create, and connect — and Books & Brews reflects the same welcoming community feel of HPL.
Tickets: Early Bird, $25, through May 15 At the door, $30
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! *cash bar
Presenting and Commuity Sponsorships available. For information contact Jessica Dolan, Assistant Director of Development at jdolan@hplct.org
Hartford Public Library, Café 500 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut 06103
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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