250 Stories
250 Stories
HPLSTUDIOS
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation.
Sujata Srinivasan - The Difference Between The Lightning Bug, and The Lightning
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our ⁠mailing list⁠ or check out our ⁠website⁠ for updates about HPL Studios and more!
Dec 31, 2025
13 min
Eddie Perez - An Escape, A Safe Place to Explore, to Think, to be Me
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more!
Dec 23, 2025
14 min
Lucy Nalpathanchil - Hard Work & Dedication
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our ⁠mailing list⁠ or check out our ⁠website⁠ for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Dec 17, 2025
12 min
Catherine Shen - The Last True Equalizers of Community in Society
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of Americanfolklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Dec 9, 2025
15 min
Artie Hill - Read For Purpose
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Nov 18, 2025
17 min
Mike Charles - We're All Leaving a Legacy
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Nov 11, 2025
10 min
Dr. Jesse Turner - Hot Coco, Cookies, & The Smell of Leather Shoes
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Nov 4, 2025
21 min
Angela Lewis - Be Not Afraid
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Oct 28, 2025
11 min
Matty Rich - A Child Prodigy
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Oct 21, 2025
12 min
Dr. Althea Bates - I Can Do It, Too!
In 2024, Hartford Public Library celebrated 250 years of service to the Hartford community. To honor this great achievement, we set out to capture 250 library stories. 250 Stories is a series of firsthand interviews with a variety of voices from prominent Hartford figures, community leaders, professional athletes, and Hollywood filmmakers. Each episode explores the personal impact of libraries on their life and communities. Whether you are a library lover, bookworm, community advocate, or just someone interested in hearing a story, this podcast is your go-to source for rich, first-hand accounts of American folklore. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Let's dive headfirst into some real conversations about education and literacy. Join our mailing list or check out our website for updates about HPL Studios and more! 
Oct 14, 2025
16 min
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