LOVING THE LIBRARY

The Hartford Public Library in Hartford received a donation of $50,000 from the ING Foundation. The gift will support services for children and families. Pictured, from left, are: Gregory Davis, development chair of the board of directors, Hartford Public Library; Mike Peters, former mayor, Hartford (who played a key role in the solicitation of the donation); Brian Comer, president, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Co.; Louise Blalock, chief librarian, Hartford Public Library; and Dan DiFiore, head of independent channel, ING.