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Meet Wisconsin Author Lesley Kagen

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

If you haven’t already, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 23rd when Wisconsin author Lesley Kagen will speak to the Friends in the library meeting room at 7:00 p.m.  Lesley is the N.Y. Times bestselling author ofWhistling in the Dark and Land of a Hundred Wonders.  She will also read from her new, soon to [...]

Attend the Mayoral Forum

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The upcoming mayoral forum sponsored by the Hartford Chamber of Commerce is also important to city residents interested in our new library.  The forum will take place on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.  It is critical for candidates to see strong community support for the library.

Coming to the Schauer!

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

J.R. Tolkien’s Literary classic, The Hobbit, is coming to the Schauer Center in a larger-than-life puppet show aimed at families!  The Hobbit is a prequel to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  Introduce the children in your life to the complex and wonderful world of Tolkien!

Basket Sale

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

As a winter fund raiser, volunteers have assembled over 50 themed baskets (all with some books) to sell to the Hartford community.  Thanks to everyone who donated books, interesting items and time to complete the baskets. They look inviting and appealing and are a terrific value at $8 to $20. Now we need volunteers to [...]

HELP NEEDED: Book Sale Help

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Book Sale Publicize book collection/collect books – Drop off at Library throughout the year Sort books/set up sale Provide treats for sale day Work on sale day Clean-up after sale day

HELP NEEDED: Program Hosts

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Putting on a successful program requires many hands!  Choose any of the jobs below for one or more programs.  Call Anne O’Brien to volunteer! [673-6142] Provide treats Set up chairs and equipment Greet Friends

HELP NEEDED: Friendly Supper Chairs

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Friendly Suppers are held before evening Library programs at local restaurants.  It’s a casual way for Friends to gather and chat before attending the Library presentation. Arrange restaurant date/time Plan notices to be sent by group e-mail Accept reservations from Friends

We need YOUR help!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

CELEBRATE! The Jack Russell Memorial Library is on its way with the City voting to fund part of the project. Now we can move forward, confident and proud that we will have a library worthy of our city, a beautiful addition to downtown – and more than that, a center for lifelong learning. Making the [...]

Overflowing closets?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

It seems everyone has a closet, drawer or basement that needs attention.  Uncluttering your life is possible with Kathi Miller, the ‘ClutterCoach’ .  On Wednesday, January 2 at 7 p.m. she will be speaking at the library giving you the tools and the encouragement to take control.   Whether you need tips on  sorting, stashing or disposal, she [...]

Dr Raymond will talk about Civil War Medicine

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Friends of the Hartford Library will host a visit from Dr James Raymond, a retired surgeon who served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps.  Dr Raymond will talk about “Civil War Medicine: Injury, Disease and Death, The Soldier’s Ordeal.”

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