Week Calendar

Name: Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)
Start: 2024-11-02T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-11-02T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

Featured Events

Image of the workshop presenter playing guitar.

Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harmony, standard repe...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Studio 20 South

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harmony, standard repertoire, and chord-melody playing.

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.

Searching for Bigfoot (NWL)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join Producer, Lead Investigator, and New Jersey Native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic crypti...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 56

Description:

Join Producer, Lead Investigator, and New Jersey Native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot.

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 Saving (NWL)

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Have you wanted to save seeds from a favorite flower or vegetable in your garden, but didn't know how to get started? Join West Hartford Garden Club's Advanced Master Gardener...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 70

Description:

Have you wanted to save seeds from a favorite flower or vegetable in your garden, but didn't know how to get started?

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.

A Brief History of UFOs (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Noah Webster Library

Description:

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? On November 13th at 6:30pm, the Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie&...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 482

Description:

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? On November 13th at 6:30pm, the Ain't it Scary?

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.

No Sew Blankets for Shelter Pets (NWL)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us for a day of community and giving back! Come alone with your (human) bestie or your family to make cozy no-sew blankets to be donated to West Hartford Animal Control as par...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Description:

Join us for a day of community and giving back!

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.

Credit Savvy: Unlocking the Secrets to Smart Credit Use (NWL)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Join us for “Credit Savvy: Unlocking the Secrets to Smart Credit Use,” an interactive workshop designed to demystify the wor...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Required

Seats Remaining: 85

Description:

Are you ready to take control of your financial future?

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.

Handmade Holiday Cards for Our Troops (NWL)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

NWL Magazine Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join us to make holiday cards for our service members overseas! Supplies will be provided. Drop in or register for a reminder. This event is part of our Make &...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Magazine Room

Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family

Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South

Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Description:

Join us to make holiday cards for our service members overseas! Supplies will be provided.

Drop in or register for a reminder.

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.

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: 83

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.

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: 79

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.

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: 80

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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7 am						This event is in the "Adult" group. WH Chamber Connections (NWL) 7:30am - 9:00am 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 Description: West Hartford Connections is a fun and energetic morning leaders' exchange group that is held the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
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10 am			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.				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.
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			This event is in the "Adult" group. COMPUTER COACH (FAXON) 12:30pm - 3:30pm 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: Description: Computer Coaches can assist with basic computer skills, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet searching. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
1 pm	Noah Webster Library Open Sunday 1PM-5PM 1:00pm - 5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library	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. Computer Coach (NWL) 1:00pm - 2:45pm 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 Studio 20 South Age Group: Adult Description: Computer Coaches can assist with basic computer skills, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet searching. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
2 pm							This event is in the "Family" group. The Coogan School of Irish Dance - Irish Step Dancing (NWL) 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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: West Hartford's Coogan School of Irish Dance will perform a selection of Irish dances in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. No registration required. Adults and children welcome to attend!
3 pm				This event is in the "Tween" group. Game On (NWL) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tween Required This event is in the "Tween" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Tween Room Age Group: Tween Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Game On
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5 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Anime/Manga Club 5:30pm - 8:30pm 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Board Meeting 6:00pm - 7:15pm 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 "Adult" group. Opera Talks With Jeffrey Engel (NWL) 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 45 Description: Music historian Jeffrey Engel will explore four more operas of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2018-2019 season in this interactive discussion series. REGISTER BELOW	This event is in the "Adult" group. Local History Room Open (NWL) 6:00pm - 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 Local History Room Age Group: Adult Description: The Local History Room, located at the Noah Webster Library, is normally open for research on Tuesday evenings from 6PM-8:45 PM. If you are coming from a distance to do research, please call the Reference Desk at 860-561-6990 to confirm. This event is in the "Adult" group. Long-Term Care Planning (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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 80 Description: The very mention of long-term care makes many of us want to run the other way, but with roughly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, the future costs of long-term care, and health care in general, are a top concern of curr This event is in the "Adult" group. Being Mindful While Parenting (NWL) 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! TUESDAYS January 8 & 22, February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 14 & 28.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL) 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: WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Classics of Modernism (NWL) 7:00pm - 8:45pm 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: 20 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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