Comments for HPL Blogs

Comment on Hartford Public Library awarded grant to restore Hiram Percy Maxim films by Greg Secord

Greg Secord — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:50:05 +0000

As a long time member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) I am excited about this project. I am available to help in any way I can including connecting HPL to the ARRL.

Comment on Hartford Public Library awarded grant to restore Hiram Percy Maxim films by Kristin Yates

Kristin Yates — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:38:07 +0000

The Hiram Percy Maxim clip is great stuff. As a former employee of Pratt & Whitney, I look forward to restoration of his aviation film especially.

Comment on HPL celebrates 130 years as a free public library by Matt Poland

Matt Poland — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:31:55 +0000

Jennifer: Wonderfully written post on the origins of the Library. Rather remarkable. Best, Matt

Comment on Park Library Branch To Cease Operations At Current Site May 21 In Preparation For Move To New Facility by Mr. John A Wyatt

Mr. John A Wyatt — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:53:25 +0000

The Capital City of Hartford just keeps getting better and better! Having been born in this city and a resident, I have seen it grow and evolve. It still needs some work around the gritty, rough edges; but what city doesn’t?

I am looking forward to the Grand Opening of the Park Street Branch of the HPL@The Lyceum! Please keep me posted so that I may attend the ceremony!

Comment on Hartford History Center Online Exhibit Wins Connecticut League of History Organizations 2021 Award of Merit by Руслана

Руслана — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:58:08 +0000

This comprehensive exhibition and catalogue chronicled the untold story of Greenwich s Jewish community dating to the late 18. Primary sources and oral histories highlighted the significant contributions that Jewish families have made to the cultural and economic vitality of Greenwich, despite experiencing prejudice. Given today s climate of increasing religious intolerance, and the town s stereotyped reputation for social anti-Semitism, this story is particularly timely and pertinent. As evidenced in guest book comments, emotional impact to visitors was powerful. In collaboration with Trinity College students of the Global Hip Hop Cultures class, this project examined and documented Hartford s hip hop scene in the 19 and 19 and how Hartford made direct contributions to one of the biggest cultural phenomena of the t century. After completing background research, students conducted video interviews of seven Hartford hip hop pioneers within the context of neighborhood and cultural life in this city. Stories were screened publicly, followed by a panel discussion with participating pioneers and students. These digital stories, along with full interviews in text and video form, are now part of the Hartford Hip Hop Digital Repository of the Hartford History Center.

Comment on Artist profile: Sarahí Almonte Caraballo by Meghan OScheck

Meghan OScheck — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:39:00 +0000

Is there any way to find out the title of the poem that Sarahí Almonte Caraballo read at the end of the talk last night? I am a high school English teacher currently teaching _In the Time of the Butterflies_ and I would love to be able to share that piece with my students.

Comment on Volunteer and Student Work Together to Achieve Success by Apolina

Apolina — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:37:23 +0000

Wow! So proud of myself.
“That’s true every hard work paid off”.

Comment on Barbour Library to Partner with Foodshare to Serve as Food Pantry by Carolyn Brooks-Burton

Carolyn Brooks-Burton — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:37:55 +0000

This is an excellent idea. Although I no longer live in this neighborhood it is always good to see the needs of the community being demonstrated. Thanks to everyone who are making this a reality. COVID-19 has made all of us aware of how much we need one another and it begins at home. If you can’t serve you can make a donation to Food Share.

God Bless and stay safe.

C Brooks-Burton. President
LEVAS Org.

Comment on Library on Wheels Adjusts For Winter by Bessy Reyna

Bessy Reyna — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:31:18 +0000

Than you Michelle and Liz for the great work you are doing.

Comment on Great fiction and non-fiction book picks in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month by Bessy Reyna

Bessy Reyna — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:48:52 +0000

Next time please include some latino writers from CT
Jose B Gonzalez has two wonderful poetry books
As before the library forget s there are Latinos s was tiring in CT