Week Calendar

Name: In Common Things: Poetry Reading with Jefferson Singer (NWL)
Start: 2024-11-26T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:45:00-05:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

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In Common Things: Poetry Reading with Jefferson Singer (NWL)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Jefferson Singer's meditative lyric and narrative poems trace patterns of relationships—e.g., husband and wife, parent and child) over a full life course encompassing origins, conf...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Description:

Jefferson Singer's meditative lyric and narrative poems trace patterns of relationships—e.g., husband and wife, parent and child) over a full life course encompassing origins, conflicts, steady habits, and loss.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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 Hartford Circus Fire (NWL)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 57

Description:

In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Author Talk: Christophe Lebold About Leonard Cohen (Virtual)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Noah Webster Library

Description:

Christophe Lebold joins us to discuss his new biography of Leonard Cohen. In Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw Angels Fall, we see how six decades of radiant pessimism and a few ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 485

Description:

Christophe Lebold joins us to discuss his new biography of Leonard Cohen.

Multicultural Holiday Music for Guitar & Mandolin (NWL)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Please join us as Judy & Mark play their own arrangements of beautiful, enchanting instrumental renditions of traditional and contemporary holiday music with an international f...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 78

Description:

Please join us as Judy & Mark play their own arrangements of beautiful, enchanting instrumental renditions of traditional and contemporary holiday music with an international flavor.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Clear plastic ornament filled with miniature books

Book Lover Ornament (FX)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 12 & up: Calling all book lovers! Create a keepsake ornament featuring miniature versions of your favorite books. Staff will have pre-selected books to choose from, and yo...

Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Description:

Ages 12 & up: Calling all book lovers! Create a keepsake ornament featuring miniature versions of your favorite books.

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.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration and Live Reading (Off-site)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Offsite

Description:

Come together as a community for this annual celebration honoring 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This special event features a unique and powerful reading o...

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Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Description:

Come together as a community for this annual celebration honoring 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Winter Sowing (NWL)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers. This workshop will cover the benefits of this method of germinatin...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 75

Description:

Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Book Cover of Not Nothing by Gayle Forman

Intergenerational Book Club: Not Nothing by Gayle Forman (NWL)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Story Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Middle school students and their parents or guardians are invited to discuss Not Nothing, the latest book from New York Times bestselling author...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Story Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Middle school students and their parents or guardians are invited to discuss

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Gayle Forman Author Visit (NWL)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Award-winning author Gayle Forman will join us to discuss her latest book, Not Nothing. Forman has written several bestselling novels,...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 80

Description:

Grades 6-8 & Parents/Guardians: Award-winning author Gayle Forman will join us to discuss her latest book,

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Seed Starting (NWL)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartford Garden Club to learn the best methods and timing for starting your seeds s...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 76

Description:

Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartford Garden Club to learn the best methods and timing for starting your seeds so that you can have a successful growing season.

Disclaimer(s)

Free parking in the Isham Garage is available to you at the Noah Webster Library during your library visit. Click here to learn more.

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.

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10 am					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Toddlertime (NWL) 10:15am - 11:00am Children, Toddler This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description: TODDLERTIME No registration required!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Saturday Morning Writers' Lounge (NWL) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Gallery Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: SATURDAY MORNING WRITERS' LOUNGE (SaMoWriLo) This event is in the "Adult" group. Local History Room Open (NWL) 10:00am - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Local History Room Age Group: Adult Description: The Local History Room, located at the Noah Webster Library, is open today from 10 am- 1pm. If you are coming from a distance to do research, please call the Reference Desk at 860-561-6990 to confirm.
11 am					This event is in the "Adult" group. NEW YORKER Mag Discussion (NWL) 11:00am - 12:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Description: The New Yorker magazine discussion group meets at 11:00am on Fridays at the Noah Webster Library, 20 South Main St., in West Hartford Center. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. Babytime (NWL) 11:30am - 12:30pm Children, Infant This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Infant Program Type: Storytime Description: BABYTIME No registration required!
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Therapy - Bishops Corner 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Adult Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: Our Tech Therapist will do his best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, and presentation software and give some hands on help on a first come, first serve basis.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Therapy - Faxon Library 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: Our Tech Therapist will do his best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, and presentation software and give some hands on help on a first come, first serve basis.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Advisory Board Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Teen
4 pm
5 pm				Tech Therapy 5:30pm - 6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Description: Our Tech Therapist will do their best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, and presentation software and give some hands on help on a first come, first serve basis.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Board Meeting 6:00pm - 7:15pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: Monthly Library Board Meeting. The public is welcome.			This event is in the "Adult" group. GIRL CHILD IN SOUTH SUDAN AND ACHUT FOUNDATION 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Required Seats Remaining: 80 Description: Join us to hear from Human Rights Activist Yom Deng Bul, originally from South Sudan. This event is in the "Adult" group. Being Mindful While Parenting 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Description: BEING MINDFUL WHILE PARENTING Make parenting a more mindful experience! THURSDAYS April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Cult Film Discussion Series: 4 Films (NWL) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Film Screenings Description: Repo Man (1984) Director: Alex Cox Writer: Alex Cox Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash, and Sy Richardson.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Preview (NWL) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 80 Description: Join music educator and composer Dr. Wayne Pierce for informative and interactive preview presentations of five of Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-2018 Masterworks Series concerts. This event is in the "Adult" group. Connecticut Screenwriters (library sponsored) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Classics of Modernism Literature Club (NWL) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: This course is a unique opportunity to really deconstruct the nuances and implications of influential texts; to debate what things mean and hear other perspectives in discussions guided by the questions and suggestions of a university professor.

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