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Easiest Houseplants Ever with Style (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 418
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  Looking for the perfect green match for your home? Thi...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

The Magic and Perils of Bird Migration in Connecticut (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Please note that this program will be in-person at the Noah Webster Library. Come learn about the amazing journeys that migratory birds make through Connecticut twice every year in this special interactive presentation. Peak spring ...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

It's Time to Talk Trash! (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Description:
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library. Join us for a discussion about West Hartford's waste crisis, and an upcoming opportunity to cut our trash in half. The Sustainable West Hartford Commission's Waste Workin...

A Residential Solar+Battery Storage Program Advancing Clean Energy (Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 493
Description:
PowerSmart is a community-based clean energy campaign that is active in selected towns throughout Connecticut, and being coordinated by SmartPower, the nation’s leading non-profit marketing firm focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. P...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting at Studio 20

11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Attend a workshop where you can learn every step of the process from conceptualization to recording, from post-production to publishing. All equipment will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Th...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Much To Do With LGBTQ+

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:
  Join us for a presentation from UCONN Health on all things LGBTQ+. This presentation is an excellent chance to learn about a wide range of topics such as terminology, allyship, and how to create safe spaces. There will also be a focus on ho...

"Viva l'anarchia" - The Sacco-Vanzetti Case (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 498
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).  The Sacco-Vanzetti Case caused a world-wide sensation ...

Pip Yoga visits Faxon (FX)

10:30am - 11:15am
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Pip Yoga Studio visits the Faxon Library For ages 3-7 and their parents Pip Yoga for kids is a story-based yoga class focusing on mindfulness, creative movement and fun! Your little one will go on a narrative journey, stretching their bodies as...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Tween Chess (FX)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Tween Chess @Faxon For grades 4-8 Tweens ... Work with teen chess teachers, who are seasoned tournament players with teaching experience. Group lessons or one-on-one help. All levels. Additional strategy games will be available for independent ...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

The People Beyond the Paper - Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Fiduciaries in Your Estate Plan (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Description:
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library. When you create an estate plan, it is more than just paper. There are people that you trust to carry out certain financial and legal responsibilities to ensure that your ...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Rosie the Riveter (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Description:
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library. “Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, and photos, an...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Confronting Misinformation About Transgender and Gender-Diverse Populations (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Description:
Please note that this program is in-person at the Noah Webster Library. Gender-affirming care for the transgender and gender-diverse population is under attack. Misinformation and false information are being spread by politicians and social media...

Change How You Understand Autism (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Description:
Learn from the experts in an unforgettable interactive forum. Find out what works and what doesn't with this population Learn about the importance of relationships Learn about anxiety management Understand sensory needs and the Circle of ...

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Description:
Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and, while our emergency medical responders are quick to arrive, any delay between injury and the initiation of care can result in greater injury or even death. Those nearest to someone with life-threateni...

Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Description:
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library. Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-...

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Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Becoming Jewish: Warhol’s Liz and Marilyn (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Description:
Becoming Jewish: Warhol’s Liz and Marilyn explores Andy Warhol’s fascination with Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, and the tabloid world they embodied. His epochal paintings of the actresses in the 1960s coincided with the end of the Golden Age o...

Disclaimer(s)

Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...

Faxon Fun (FX)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Arts/Crafts
Description:
FAXON FUN - A fantastic summer experience for students in grades 1-6 Summer reading, outdoor games, crafts, science, music, technology, special visitors, and so much more! All sessions are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm ...