Our Mission
Welcoming all, the West Hartford Public Library brings people, information, resources, and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen our diverse community.
Our Vision
The West Hartford Public Library will be a center for reading, learning, creating, and celebrating culture; where everyone will have the opportunity to pursue their interests, connect with the community, and access ideas and information freely.
Our Values
West Hartford Public Library values its staff and their ability to:
- Inspire patrons to discover and pursue their talents by providing the tools and the environment for creative collaboration.
- Provide professional, friendly service to each patron, every time they use library resources.
- Strengthen our diverse community by promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
- Be a welcoming center for free and equal access to information; a place where knowledge and community connections are built.
- Explore and embrace new information technologies and assist patrons in learning the skills needed to use them.
- The Library operates efficiently and effectively on behalf of the Town of West Hartford.
Contact Us
| Mailing Address | West Hartford Public Library 20 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-2406 |
| Phone | 860-561-6950 |
| Fax | 860-561-6976 |
| whpl@westhartford.org | |
| Office Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM |
Phone Directory
| Administration | 860-561-6970 |
| Children’s Department | 860-561-6980 |
| Circulation | 860-561-6960 |
| Community Services | 860-561-6998 |
| Gallery Exhibits | 860-561-6974 |
| Homebound Services | 860-561-6951 |
| Inter Library Loan (ILL) | 860-561-6968 |
| Local History | 860-561-6987 |
| Memorials & Gifts | 860-561-6973 |
| Programs & Publicity | 860-561-6959 |
| Reference Department | 860-561-6990 |
| Studio 20 South | 860-561-6989 |
| Technical Services | 860-561-6940 |
| Teen Department | 860-561-6996 |
Strategic Plan
Looking Ahead: Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Our strategic plan will serve as the library’s roadmap for the next four years. Developed with guidance from the Library Board and staff, and with thoughtful input from Town leaders and community members, the initiatives below will serve as the library’s areas of focus for innovation and improvement.