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West Hartford Public Library Weekly Newsletter - April 26, 2023
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April 27, 2023
From: Noah Webster LibraryBoost Your Brain Health With Lifestyle and Nutrition Choices You Can Make Today
If you are concerned about how your brain is aging, or someone you love has cerebral challenges, join us to learn some measures you can take today to slow the brain aging process. Tuesday, 5/2 at 6:30PM.
Upgrade to Libby Now!
For all devices except the Kindle Fire, the original OverDrive app will be discontinued May 1. At that time, users will no longer be able to access the library’s downloadable books with the OverDrive app. Find Libby and download for free in your app store. Learn more about switching to Libby here and learn how to sync your Overdrive wish list here. Kindle Fire devices will still be using the Overdrive App.
Classics of Modern Short Fiction
This course is a unique opportunity to study and discuss a variety of the seminal authors of the last two centuries by reading their short fiction. Led by writer, editor, and professor Joseph Reynolds, the seminar will be driven by open forum discussion and everyone will have the opportunity to articulate their perspective and debate a wide range of interpretations. Wednesday, 5/3 at 6PM.
Film and Discussion: Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
In just 93 days, what started as peaceful student demonstrations became a violent revolution. Netflix original documentary, Winter on Fire, brings you the story of Ukraine's fight for freedom from the frontlines of the 2014 uprising. Tuesday, 5/9 at 6:30PM.
Teen Poetry Contest
West Hartford residents and students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit their original poems via our Google Form by Sunday, April 30th.
Jedda La Rue,
Performance Artist & Storyteller
On Thursday, 5/18, in partnership with First Church West Hartford, we present performance artist, Jedda La Rue of Family-N-Motion, for an evening of storytelling, filled with music, dance, theatrical connections, and even some original songs! This performance takes place in the auditorium of First Church West Hartford.
This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.
Family Storytime at Bishops
All ages. A storytime at Bishops Corner with stories and music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! No registration required. Thursday, 4/27 at 10:15AM.
Babytime
Newborn-15 months. Informal gathering in the Noah Webster Library Story Room for conversation and play. No registration required. Friday, 4/28 at 11AM.
Faxon Tween Den
Grades 5-7. Calling all tweens! The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for chess, VR, art cart, beads, and board games. Registration is required. Meets on Wednesdays, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 at 3PM.
Toilet Paper Roll Baby Yoda
Grades 2-5. May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate Star Wars Day (a little early) with a Yoda craft on Wednesday, 5/3 at 4PM. Had fun will be. Registration required.
Museum Passes
Did you know that the West Hartford Public Library has an Arts & Museum Pass program? Among the 30+ library passes, you can visit the Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town, to explore 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life. Find out more about the library's Arts & Museum Pass program and reserve your pass today!
All Arts & Museum Passes are generously funded by the West Hartford Library Foundation. Thank you!
Upcoming Adult Programs
- Shakespeare Book Club - Monday, 5/1 at 6:30PM
- Spring Building Connections: a Book Club for Immigrants - Tuesday, 5/2 at 6:15PM
- Boost Your Brain Health with Lifestyle and Nutrition Choices You Can Make Today - Tuesday, 5/2 at 6:30PM
- Classics of Modern Short Fiction - Wednesday, 5/3 at 6PM
- New Yorker Magazine Discussion - Friday, 5/5 at 11AM
- A Beginner's Guide to Podcasting at Studio 20 South - Saturday, 5/6 at 11AM
- Fiber Arts Book Club - Tuesday, 5/9 at 1PM
- Film and Discussion: Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight For Freedom - Tuesday, 5/9 at 6:30PM
- Atlantic Magazine Discussion - Tuesday, 5/16 at 6:30PM
- Jedda LaRue, Performance Artist - Thursday, 5/18 at 6:30PM
- Faxon Poets - Saturday, 5/20 at 10:15AM
- Cookbook Club - Monday, 5/22 at 6:15PM
- Money Talk for Couples - Tuesday, 5/23 at 6:30PM
- Author Talk with Lucy Ferriss and Ethan Rutherford - Wednesday, 5/24 at 6:30PM
Upcoming Teen Programs
- Teen Poetry Contest - Submissions due by Sunday, 4/30
- Art and Chat Collage - Saturday, 5/20 at 10AM
- Knit and Chat - Saturday, 5/20 at 2PM
- Mayor's Youth Council Applications - Due Wednesday, 5/31
Upcoming Children Programs
- Family Storytime at Bishops Corner - Thursday, 4/27 at 10:15AM
- Babytime - Friday, 4/28 at 11AM
- Faxon Tween Den - Wednesday, 5/3 at 3PM
- Toilet Paper Roll Baby Yoda - Wednesday, 5/3 at 4PM
- Jedda La Rue, Performance Artist - Thursday, 5/18 at 6:30PM
Booklists
eBooks and eAudiobooks
Use your West Hartford library card to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks to your computer or device through Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby. Click HERE for access.
Streaming Services
You can stream hundreds of movies and TV shows with your library card through Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive/Libby. Click HERE for access.
Online Classes
West Hartford Public Library partners with Universal Class, Learning Express, Transparent Language, and Great Courses to offer thousands of classes on a variety of subjects. Click HERE to start learning from the comfort of your own home.
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