Hartford Public Library | 1,051 followers on LinkedIn. A Place Like No Other | Our Mission Hartford Public Library provides free resources that inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration. Our Vision The Library will be a national leader in redefining the urban public library in the 21st century as an innovative and stimulating place where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life. Our Core Values Providing service excellence Achieving results Collaborating to achieve the Library’s mission Our Value Proposition Democratizing access to information and opportunity.