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: 7

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: 470

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: 72

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	Closing Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch
	Closing Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch
11 am						This event is in the "Adult" group. New Yorker Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) 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: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: The New Yorker magazine discussion group first met on May 2, 2014 at the Noah Webster Library, and has been meeting weekly ever since. Currently, the group meets virtually every Friday at 11 a.m. on Zoom.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. Eat This, Not That! (Virtual) 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Advisory Board (Virtaul) 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Age Group: Teen Program Type: Other Description: Teen Advisory Board 2021-2022 Meeting. Meets Virtually.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Building Connections: A Book Club For Immigrants (Virtual) 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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: The Building Connections Book Club is for West Hartford Advanced English learners who want to develop their English reading and communication skills in a diverse, inspiring, and encouraging environment.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Calming Glitter jar (NWL) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Tween Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Story Room Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Tween Tuesdays: CALMING GLITTER JAR For students in grades 4-7
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Faxon Poets (Virtual) 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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: Required Seats Remaining: 46 Description: The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Faxon Library, but the group will be meeting through Zoom until further notice.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Mayor's Youth Council (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Program Type: Other Description: Mayor's Youth Council 2021-2022 Meeting. Meeting virtually for now.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (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: Noah Webster Library Room: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: THE ATLANTIC monthly magazine discussion has gone VIRTUAL. For information on how to participate via ZOOM please email the library at: atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Film and Discussion: Funny Ladies (Virtual) 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: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Screenings Required Seats Remaining: 79 Description: THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM).

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