Week Calendar

Name: Winter Safety Tips (NWL)
Start: 2025-01-08T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Demos, and Safety (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Description:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, covering key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations. This course features demos to help you gra...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 327

Description:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, covering key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

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.

Winter Safety Tips (NWL)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Come learn about practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to winter safety, from proper body mechanics with snow removal, safe handling of ...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Required

Seats Remaining: 79

Description:

Come learn about practical tips and recommendations that everyone should be aware of when it comes to winter safety, from proper body mechanics with snow removal, safe handling of snow blowers, how to recognize early signs of hypothermia, warning

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.

Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation (Virtual)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that hel...

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Required

Seats Remaining: 467

Description:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to create more balance in our lives.

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

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

Off-site

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: Off-site

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: 58

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 Meeting 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...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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.

Winter Cardinal Wine Bottle Paint Night with Lindsey’s Craft Studio (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Noah Webster Library at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Learn to paint this gorgeous cardinal design onto any empty wine bottle, with Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio. Makes a great outdoor decoration when fairy lights are ...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: Noah Webster Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 499

Description:

Learn to paint this gorgeous cardinal design onto any empty wine bottle, with Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio. Makes a great outdoor decoration when fairy lights are added!

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.

Tech Resolutions: Internet & Email Basics (FX)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using tech...

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Library Branch: Faxon Branch

Room: FX Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using technology.

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.

Tech Resolutions: Internet & Email Basics (NWL)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

NWL Board Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using tech...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Board Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description:

What are your tech resolutions for the new year? Join our friendly instructors for this series of workshops, where you can learn new tech skills and get more comfortable using technology.

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 "Adult" group. PRACTICE ENGLISH (FAXON) 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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Language Learning 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. Local History Room Open (NWL) 10:00am - 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 Local History Room Age Group: Adult Description: The Local History Room, located at the Noah Webster Library, is normally open for research today between 10am and 2pm. 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 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	TECH THERAPY (BISHOPS CORNER) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Description: Our Tech Therapist will do their best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, presentation software, and give some hands-on help on a first-come, first-serve basis.	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!	This event is in the "Adult" group. FAXON BOOK DISCUSSION (FAXON) 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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: No registration necessary. Discussion books are available for checkout at Faxon library.
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			This event is in the "Adult" group. All Things Google - Photos (NWL) 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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 Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: In this series you will learn how to access and effectively use free, cloud-based software made available by Google. Applications covered include Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings).
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Anime/Manga Club (NWL) 5:30pm - 8:00pm Adult, Teen Required 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 Board Room Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: An informal collective for college age and up, facilitated by local anime enthusiasts Jeannette Hall & Rebecca McMahon. The group focuses on pop culture programming with an emphasis on Japanese animated series, video games, and films.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Therapy (NWL) 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult Program Type: Description: Our Tech Therapist will do their best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, presentation software, and give some hands-on help on a first-come, first-serve basis.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Author Talk: Mike Magee with Book "Code Blue" (NWL) 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: 80 Description: This is an educational and highly visual 45-minute slide presentation that describes the evolution of the Medical-Industrial Complex in a compelling narrative form.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Shakespeare Book Club (NWL) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled 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, Music, Arts, & Culture Description: FIRST MONDAY - West Hartford Libraries and the Capital Classics Theatre Company team up to bring you the Shakespeare Book Club monthly.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Can We Learn to Talk to Each Other Again? (Town Forum, 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Required Seats Remaining: 75 Description: DIVING INTO THE DIVIDE—BEYOND POLITICAL LEANINGS CAN WE LEARN TO TALK TO EACH OTHER AGAIN? Community Forum Noah Webster Library Meeting Room 20 South Main Street, West Hartford

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