Library Listserv - eNewsletter - Programs, Events, News

Library Listserv - eNewsletter - Programs, Events, News
WEST HARTFORD LIBRARIES (eNewsletter 5.13.2013).
Below is the library's plain text eNewsletter sent via email about once every 1-2 weeks. To sign up for the eNewsletter, type your email address in the box to the right.
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LIBRARY HOURS: http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/about/hours
** Sunday, May 26 – Libraries Closed on Sundays from May 26 until October 20
** Monday, May 27 – Libraries Closed Memorial Day
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TONIGHT! LECTURE: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, 6:00PM
      Dr. Jennifer Cote will present an insightful talk on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of the largest industrial disasters in the history of New York City. The fire is remembered every year by human rights groups across the world that still fight for fair treatment of factory workers. The recent tragedy in Bangladesh shows us that history still tends to repeat itself.
     Jennifer Cote is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Her research focuses on American women reformers during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She teaches a range of American history courses and lives in West Hartford.
    Please register by calling 860-561-6990, or online through the library program calendar at http://bit.ly/Z2moGV. The program will begin promptly in the library meeting room, Noah Webster Library, 20 South Main Street, West Hartford. Bring your ticket from the nearby Isham Garage to be validated for free parking. This program is made possible through a grant from the Thomas Kilfoil fund.
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OUTDOOR POETRY SHOWCASE Thurs. May 23 at 7:30PM
     Join us for an Outdoor Poetry Showcase featuring Ken Cormier, the Writer-in-Residence for the West Hartford Public Library (www.bit.ly/writer2013). Ken Cormier is Asst. Professor of English at Quinnipiac University. He is the author of two books of poetry and fiction, and is a performance poet, an independent radio producer, and musician.  
     Jim Finnegan, Poet Laureate of West Hartford, whose work has appeared in national literary magazines, will also read, along with the library’s own Faxon Poets. Representing the Faxon Poets are: JoAnne Bauer, Pam Guinan, Peter Herrmann, Andrew Hook, Jerry Howard, David May, David Mello, Steve Olechna, and Thomas L. L. Hercules Strong.
     This outdoor program will take place on the Blue Back Square stage, Isham Road between West Hartford Public Library and Barnes & Noble. The rain location will be the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room, 20 S. Main St. West Hartford. Free, and no registration is required. For more information, please call the library at 860-561-6990.
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Intro to Indieflix: Streaming Independent Films – Thurs. May 23, 1:30PM
     Find out about IndieFlix, an online collection of thousands of film shorts, feature-length films, and independently-produced documentaries.
     We’ll show you how to use your West Hartford library card to enjoy these movies for free on your computer, or via Roku and Xbox. We’ll explore the Indieflix film catalog and maybe even screen a film short or two. This program will take place in the BOARD ROOM of the Noah Webster Library. REGISTER: http://bit.ly/17iub88 or call 860-561-6990.
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Children & Teens – TOWN WIDE TALENT SHOW Auditions, Wed. June 5
     Do you sing, dance, or have some other unique talent that you want to bring to the stage? If so, audition for the Fourth Annual West Hartford Town Wide Talent Show! Performers ages 8+ are invited to tryout in the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room, 20 S. Main St. West Hartford, on Wednesday, June 5 from 2:30 - 4:30PM. Individual and group acts are welcome, but no bands please. Those who are selected will compete in the talent show that is happening in Blue Back Square on Tuesday July 16 at 6:30PM. Sign up online at http://bit.ly/ZUGGSu, or contact the teen department at 860-561-6996 to get more information.
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EARLY BIRDS BOOK DISCUSSION Tues. May 21, 1:00PM
     The Early Birds is the library's staff-led afternoon book discussion group which meets on the third Tuesday of the month, September through June. New members are always welcome. The current theme is In Our Time, contemporary issues and recent events through the lens of literature. This month's selection will be Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea and is available at the Noah Webster Library Adult Circulation desk. This program will take place in the Noah Webster Library Board Room, 20 S. Main St. West Hartford.
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LES FRANCOS À LA BIBLIO Tues. May 21, 7:00PM
     Les Francos à la Biblio is a French discussion group for francophiles of all levels.
De quoi parlerons-nous? De films, de livres, de ce qui nous plaira! We watch French movies with English subtitles, and read one novel a year. Discussions follow in French.
     There are six to seven monthly meetings from September through May at the Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main Street. Please call 860-561-6990 for more information or to join our email notification list. Venez, faisons connaissance, et dites-nous ce que vous en pensez!
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FAXON: Film and Book Discussion, The Central Park Five, Wed. May 22, 29
   The real facts of the 1989 Central Park jogger case are revealed in a powerful book by Sarah Burns and in a spellbinding film by her father Ken Burns, both titled The Central Park Five. For its final event of the year, Faxon Library's “Race Matters” series will be hosting a film showing and a follow-up book and film discussion. The 2-hour film will be shown on Wed. May 22 at 6:30PM. The discussion of both the book and the film will be held the following week on Wed. May 29 at 6:30PM. We'll also be listening to your ideas for books/films/issues to discuss in next year's series.
     Space is limited, so please call the library at 860-561-8201 to register for the film showing, the discussion, and also if you wish, to reserve a copy of the book. This program will take place at the Faxon Library, 1073 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford.
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TEENS: Magic: the Gathering Club, Wed. May 22, 3:00PM
     Come and join us as we practice and play Magic: the Gathering in the teen room of the Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main St. West Hartford. Modern format is preferred, but all are welcome.  Open to patrons ages 11+. Need more information? Call the teen department at 860-561-6996.
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WHPL SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS

PINTEREST
The library's Pinterest site is growing like crazy! Be sure to follow us where we pin everything from staff picks, to behind the scenes photos of the library, to crafts and delicious recipes! http://pinterest.com/whpl.

FACEBOOK
The West Hartford Public Library has a good group of devoted Facebook fans. Keep up with library events, activities, news, and Little Noah's Word of the Week. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/westhartfordlibrary.

TWITTER
Follow us on the go! Visit us at http://www.twitter.com/whpl.
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DOWNLOADABLE MAGAZINES
     Thanks to a generous grant from the West Hartford Library Foundation - Thomas F. Kilfoil Bequest, the West Hartford Public Library is now providing access to over 30 popular magazines in digital format.
     Using a platform called Zinio, provided to libraries by Recorded Books, West Hartford Library cardholders who wish to read a magazine on a computer or any Internet-enabled device such as a tablet or tablet-style e-reader with a web browser can create an account through a link on the Library's website. Users then select a magazine to read and with a few simple clicks, download a current issue complete with all the graphics.
     Visit the library's downloadable books and magazines page:
http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/books_dvds_more/download_audiobooks
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STREAMING VIDEOS
    West Hartford Library cardholders are now able to access IndieFlix, a streaming video service http://bit.ly/downloadableswhpl. By logging in through a link on the West Hartford Library's website and entering a West Hartford Library card number, users can select from more than 4,000 independent short and feature-length films to watch on personal computers or other Internet-enabled devices such as smartphones or tablets.
     The collection can be searched by film length, genre, audience and even specific film festivals. To get started using IndieFlix, please visit the West Hartford Library's Downloadable Page: http://bit.ly/downloadableswhpl. IndieFlix is made possible by a grant from the West Hartford Library Foundation, Thomas Kilfoil Bequest.
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SOFTWARE TUTORIALS ONLINE: ATOMIC TRAINING
     Get the most out of your computer! Atomic Training is a how-to training resource that offers 1-2 minute video tutorials for a wide range of software applications such as Excel, Word, Photoshop, Skype and many others. These tutorials are available to West Hartford cardholders 24/7 through the library's website, or by clicking the following link: http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/research_tools/online_databases/classes
Simply create an account and then choose from hundreds of tutorials for step-by-step instruction on specific tasks.
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TECH THERAPY TUESDAYS 5:30PM to 6:30PM
     Puzzled by your new PC? Defeated by downloading? The West Hartford Public Library's Tech Therapist is available on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30PM in the Noah Webster Library Learning Lab. He will do his best to answer your questions about downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, word processing, basic spreadsheets, and presentation software and give some hands on help on a drop-in, first come, first served basis. No appointments necessary.
     The library is located at 20 South Main St. West Hartford. Park in the nearby Isham Garage, and bring your parking ticket to your therapy session for validation.
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ONLINE CLASSES - All Subjects & All Free With Your Library Card!
     West Hartford library cardholders can select from over 500 courses in a wide variety of subjects through a program called Universal Class. Learn a new hobby, improve your computer skills, or expand your job or career options.
     This program is accessible through the library's homepage, www.westhartfordlibrary.org. Just click on the Research tab and go to the Online Classes section of the Research Database page, or click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/WHonlineclasses. Log in with your West Hartford library card number and create a user name and password. Call the Information Desk at 860-561-6990 if you have any questions.
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LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE!
      West Hartford Library cardholders can learn or practice more than 80 languages using an online learning program called Transparent Language. This program is accessible through the library's homepage, www.westhartfordlibrary.org.
      Just click on the Research tab and go to the Language Learning section of the Research Database page. Log in with your West Hartford library card number and create a user name and password. Call the Information Desk at 860-561-6990 if you have questions.
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3 WRITING GROUPS at West Hartford Libraries
    The West Hartford Public Library system sponsors writing groups. Each group meets once a month. Meetings are open to the general public and no reservations are needed.
    . Faxon POETS meet on the third Saturday of every month from 10AM to Noon at the Faxon Branch Library. The library is located at 1073 New Britain Avenue in the Elmwood section of West Hartford.
    . West Hartford FICTION WRITERS meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7PM. Meetings are held in the Library Meeting Room, Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main Street.
    . CONNECTICUT SCREENWRITERS meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 7PM. All are welcome. Meetings are held in the Library Meeting Room, Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main Street.
     For more information on library writing groups, please visit: http://westhartfordlibrary.org/programs_calendar/writers.
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FREE MUSEUM PASSES
     The Museum Pass Program, sponsored by the Friends of the West Hartford Library, provides passes to area museums and attractions. Patrons must provide a valid WH library card number to reserve a pass. Reserve a pass by calling 860-561-6980, stopping by the Children's desk at the Noah Webster Library, or online at: http://westhartfordlibrary.org/children/museumpasses
     * Patrons are limited to one museum visit per day.
     * Passes may be reserved up to one month ahead of time on a first-come, first-served basis.
     * Passes are to be picked up and returned the day of use to the Children's Dept. at the Main Library.
     The museums provide only one pass to us, therefore we are unable to offer pick-up at the branches. Museum listings are here: http://westhartfordlibrary.org/children/museumpasses
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For Library Hours and Locations:
http://westhartfordlibrary.org/about/hours

For a listing of Teen Programs:
http://westhartfordlibrary.org/teen/events

For a listing of Children's Programs:
http://westhartfordlibrary.org/children