Week Calendar

Name: In Common Things: Poetry Reading with Jefferson Singer (NWL)
Start: 2024-11-26T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-26T19:45:00-05:00
Location: Noah Webster Library

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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

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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: 22

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.

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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.

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: 53

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: 483

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: 17

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: 75

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: 76

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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Time	Sun (6/18)	Mon (6/19)	Tue (6/20)	Wed (6/21)	Thu (6/22)	Fri (6/23)	Sat (6/24)
All Day	Closing Noah Webster - Closed on Sundays All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library	Closing Closed: Juneteenth Independence Day All Day Branches: Noah Webster Library, Bishops Corner Branch, Faxon Branch, Online Events, Offsite
9 am					Operations Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Pirate & Princess Party (NWL) 10:30am - 11:30am 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Pirate & Princess PARTY Ages 4-6 Calling all Pirates and Princesses! Join us for a treasure trove of stories, games, and a snack that will please any Pirate or Princess. Registration required.
11 am						This event is in the "Adult" group. New Yorker 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: NWL Board Room 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. Teen Girls Who Code LED Embroidery Finishing (NWL) 11:00am - 12:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Studio 20 South Program Type: Other This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Ice Cream Social (BC) 11:00am - 1:00pm Children, Family 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 Children's Department Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Description: Ice Cream Social Family All ages, whole family welcome! No registration required.
12 pm							This event is in the "Teen" group. Cancelled Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (All Female / Nonbinary D&D Group) 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teen This event is in the "Teen" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Study Room Age Group: Teen Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Mad Science - Discovery Stations 1:00pm - 1:45pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Mad Science of Western New England presents Discovery Stations For students in K-2 This event is in the "Children" group. Mad Science - Discovery Stations 1:45pm - 2:30pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description: Mad Science of Western New England presents Discovery Stations For students in 3-5			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Pride Crafts 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Required 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 Story Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Grades 6-12: Celebrate West Hartford Pride and take home an awesome craft! Choose either a painted door sign or perler bead magnet when you register. Seating is limited and registration is required.
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. It's-a-me, Mario (NWL) 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 0 Description: It's-a-me, Mario Grades 3-5 Join us for an hour of Mario inspired fun! We’ll make a craft, play trivia and have a treat. Registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. Tween Tech (FX) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Faxon Branch Room: FX Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description: Tween Tech Grades 5-7 Experiment with Oculus Quest 2: Beat Saber, boxing, baseball, Gorilla Tag, wild roller coaster, and more! Registration required.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen D&D: Beyond the Wild Witchlight 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: NWL Teen Room Age Group: Teen Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.	Mayor's Youth Council 2023-2024 Interviews 5:00pm - 7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Study Room Program Type: Other This event is in the "Teen" group. Out of the Abyss (A D&D Collaborative Roleplaying Adventure) 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: NWL Teen Room Age Group: Teen Description: Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Spring Building Connections: a Book Club for Immigrants 6:15pm - 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: 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Asian Tales and Origami (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult, Family Required This event is in the "Adult" 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts, Crafts, & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Please note that this program is in person at the Noah Webster Library. This event is in the "Adult" group. The Atlantic Magazine Discussion 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: Noah Webster Library Room: NWL Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups Description: The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Traditional Irish Music (In-Person) 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Music, Arts, & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: This program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library.

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