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: 34

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: 475

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: 73

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.

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: 16

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.

Gardening Workshop Series: Home Composting (NWL)

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environmen...

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library

Room: NWL Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

Required

Seats Remaining: 77

Description:

Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes, so home composting is one of the most important ways we as individuals can have a positive impact on the environment.

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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose on the Loose (FX) 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE at Faxon Ages 2-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Wonderful Ones (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: WONDERFUL ONE'S Ages 13-23 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	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 (FX) 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE at Faxon Ages 2-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Tinkering Tuesdays (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 Outdoors Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: TINKERING TUESDAYS Ages 3-5 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	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 (BC) 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 3 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE at Bishops Corner Ages 2-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Terrific Two's (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: TERRIFIC TWO'S Age 2 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. Crafts for 3, 4, 5's (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am 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, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: CRAFTS FOR 3, 4, 5'S Ages 3-5 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime (BC) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Family Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: FAMILY STORYTIME at Bishops Corner For Families This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Practice English (FX) 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: If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" group. Toddlertime (NWL) 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Toddler Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: TODDLERTIME Ages 13-23 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.
11 am	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sunny Stories (NWL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Adult, Children, Family Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Outdoors Age Group: Adult, Children, Family Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: SUNNY STORIES on the Front Lawn For Families This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.		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 (BC) 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Bishops Corner Branch Room: BC Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE at Bishops Corner Ages 2-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.		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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" group. Babytime (NWL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Children, Infant Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Infant" 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, Infant Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: BABYTIME Ages Newborn-12 Months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. The New Britain Museum of American Art's Permanent Collection (Virtual) 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 113 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 "Children" group. Lego Club (NWL) 3:30pm - 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: LEGO CLUB For students in grades K-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Taking Care of Ourselves: A Workshop for Immigrants on Stress and Anxiety (Virtual Program) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult, Teen, Family Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Events Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 88 Description: Mental health workshops for immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, in Spanish and English on zoom through United Action Connecticut (UACT). Program Partners:-	This event is in the "Adult" group. Building Connections: A Book Club For Immigrants 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Language Learning 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.
7 pm		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. West Hartford Fiction Writers (Virtual) 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: Noah Webster Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org

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