Although special conditions may apply, all persons who can provide identification with proof of current address are eligible to receive a library card from the Hartford Public Library. Residents of Hartford may use this card at any public library in the state.
Customers are responsible for all materials checked out on the card.
Even if you live outside of Connecticut, you can still obtain a library card valid at the Hartford Public Library only upon presentation of picture identification with proof of current address. Books may be checked out for two weeks and renewed twice for two weeks per renewal. CDs may be checked out for two weeks and renewed twice for two weeks per renewal. Videos may be checked out for three days and may be renewed once. An adult card allows the holder to borrow four videos from the primary video collection and four videos from the children's video collection.