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.

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: 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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All Day	Closing Closed All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch		This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Tech Tuesday - Special Google Meet All Day Tween, Teen Required This event is in the "Tween" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: August 2 special event: Come to a Google Meet @ 1PM to see a lesson live and get your coding questions answered. Register below to be e-mailed a link 24 hours before the meetup.
11 am						This event is in the "Adult" group. New Yorker Mag Discussion (No Meeting) 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: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: NO MEETING THIS WEEK.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Minecraft Meetups 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Teen Description: Grades 6-12: Join us in the West Hartford Libraries Minecraft server to play with other local teens. We will have occasional scavenger hunts, building competitions, and other special events.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Kitchen Classics - Cooking From a Chef's Perspective (Virtual) 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Kitchen Classics, a new cooking series at the West Hartford Library, shows what it's like to cook from a chef's perspective. Our first restaurant features bartaco on Farmington Ave. This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Zoom Party Games: Pictionary - Rescheduled to 8/13 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Teen Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Grades 6-12: The teen room may be closed, but that doesn't mean that our games are off-limits! Play party games with us online, including book trivia, Scattergories, Pictionary, and Outburst.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Book Buddies (VIRTUAL) 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description: Virtual Book Buddies This event is in the "Children" group. Book Buddies (VIRTUAL) 3:45pm - 4:15pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description: Virtual Book Buddies		This event is in the "Children" group. Book Buddies (VIRTUAL) - no 8/5 due to storm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Virtual Book Buddies This event is in the "Children" group. Book Buddies (VIRTUAL) - no 8/5 due to storm 3:45pm - 4:15pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Virtual Book Buddies
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Shakespeare Book Club \| Summer Sessions Online 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: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture Description:	This event is in the "Adult" group. Night Owls Book Group (Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov.	This event is in the "Adult" group. THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: ADVENTURES WITH CROSSWORDS AND THE PUZZLING PEOPLE WHO CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM (VIRTUAL PROGRAM) 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: Online Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: , Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 21 Description: Join us for a conversation with Adrienne Raphel as she discusses her new book, Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them.

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