I’d been avoiding the Hartford Public Library in recent months. Some people have to dodge loan officers– I have to avoid basically every library I’ve ever stepped foot in. Yesterday, missing the whole “free book” thing too much, I went back to the library to find $14 in fines on my card, but also something neat.

The books are back!

Since the library has been undergoing renovations, most of their books have been in hiding. The main floor of the library has been reopened. Now, it’s very bright inside because of all the windows. It’s much more open, and not claustrophobia inducing as it was during the renovations.

The Hartford Public Library will be officially celebrating their reopening for five days beginning on New Year’s Eve. There will be reggae, drumming, dancing, banner making, and the chance to add to a book about what Hartford means to you.