Week Calendar

Name: The Hartford Circus Fire (NWL)
Start: 2024-12-03T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T19:45:00-05:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

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: 1

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.

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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: 469

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: 69

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.

Public Reception: Meet Artist Chris Cox (NWL)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

NWL Gallery at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Enjoy conversation and light refreshments with local artist Chris Cox to celebrate his exhibit in the Noah Webster Gallery. Learn more about the exhibit here. No registration ...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Gallery

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Description:

Enjoy conversation and light refreshments with local artist Chris Cox to celebrate his exhibit in the Noah Webster Gallery.

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: 15

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: 74

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: 74

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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Time	Mon (11/25)	Tue (11/26)	Wed (11/27)	Thu (11/28)	Fri (11/29)	Sat (11/30)
All Day				Closing CLOSED Thanksgiving Day All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL) 10:15am - 11:00am Children, Toddler, Preschool Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months-4 years, child with adult This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	This event is in the "Adult" group. BISHOPS CORNER BOOK DISCUSSION - (BC) 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: No registration necessary. Discussion books are available for checkout at the Bishops Corner branch. Participants enter the library via the Senior Center on the mornings of the discussion. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL) 10:15am - 11:00am Children, Toddler, Preschool Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months-4 years, child with adult This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.				PRACTICE ENGLISH (FAXON) 10:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Description: Practice English is a drop-in program for those who want to improve their English skills. For more information please call 860.561.8201. No registration required. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. National Novel Writing Month - Come Write In Sessions - NWL 10:00am - 2:00pm Adult, Teen This event is in the "Adult" group. 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 Gallery Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Description: Writers participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) are invited to work on their novels in a supportive environment (with plenty of outlets and writing resource
11 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Art Cart (NWL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Children, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: ART CART No registration required!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. SING & STOMP (NWL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Children, Toddler, Preschool Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" 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, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: SING & STOMP Ages 2-5 years, child with adult This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Play, Learn, Create (NWL) 11:30am - 12:15pm Children, Preschool Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Play, Learn, Create Ages 3-5 years, child with adult This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.			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 Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups 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.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Needlecrafters for a Cause 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Crafting for a Cause!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Therapy (Faxon) 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 their best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic mobile device operation and some hands on help on a first come, first serve basis.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. ALL THINGS GOOGLE: GOOGLE PHOTOS (FAXON) 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adult Required 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: Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: ALL THINGS GOOGLE
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Board Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Monthly Board Meeting. All are welcome and advance registration is optional. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. FAMILY STORYTIME (FX) 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Description: FAMILY STORYTIME Families, no registration required This event is in the "Family" group. The Nutcracker: CT Concert Ballet Selections (NWL) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Description: The Nutcracker: Selections with the CT Concert Ballet
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. CT Screenwriters (NWL) MEETING Moved to Dec. 4 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: No meeting tonight. Meeting moved to Wed. Dec.

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