The Place to Calm

.Smile. Relax. Reconnect.Join us weekly for peaceful guided meditations.No registration required, just calm.Contact: Aisha Banks : 203.933.9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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Book Discussion Group

.The Vanishing Half (2020) by Brit BennettThe Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults,...More

.The Vanishing Half (2020) by Brit BennettThe Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect?Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.Contact: Aisha Banks : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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Cannabis and Gut Health

Cannabis and Gut HealthImage courtesy of Pixabay.com.Join us for a virtual program on the topic of Cannabis and Gut Health, presented by Certified Cannabis Health Coach and advocate Takisha. With the recent legalization of adult use / recreational cannabis for adults...More

Cannabis and Gut HealthImage courtesy of Pixabay.com.Join us for a virtual program on the topic of Cannabis and Gut Health, presented by Certified Cannabis Health Coach and advocate Takisha. With the recent legalization of adult use / recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older in Connecticut, this presentationwill help to raise the awareness of how cannabis works in the body. With over 20 years of experience as a wellness professional in the personal care, patient care, and customer experience industries, Takisha is now focused on transferring her skills and talents to the burgeoning Cannabis Industry. As an entrepreneur, she is a master in the art of wellness and self care, encouraging others to transform themselves from within. Founding Afro Canna Wholistic as a Certified Cannabis Health Coach and Certified Cannabis Advocate, Takisha guides others in balancing their health and well-being by prioritizing Self. She is a master in herbal formulations specializing in botanical synergy with photo-nutrients. Her personal experience in naturally healing her own health condition is shared in her first ebook.The instructor is not a health care practitioner. This series is for informational and educational purposes only. Registration is required. To sign up, click the green "Register" button below, ask us at the library, call us at (203) 937-4233, or email us at reference@westhavenlibrary.org. Please also reach out with any questions about the required technology! Contact: Taylor Cordova : 203-937-4233 : reference@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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Virtual Story Time!

.Stories, songs and a take home craft!Ages 2-5Watch the recorded Story Time on Facebook or You Tube.Pick up a take & make craft in the Graham Room! While supplies last.Contact: Carrie Bryant : 203-937-4233 : cbryant@westhavenlibrary.org [Main Library]

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Tech Help

Computer Skills Building for AdultsKeyboarding & Mouse Skills Online Job Searching & Resume Building Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Duolingo, Research, researchITCT.org Tablets & Readers Social Media, Email, the Internet and Basic Q & ARegister for a half-hour...More

Computer Skills Building for AdultsKeyboarding & Mouse Skills Online Job Searching & Resume Building Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Duolingo, Research, researchITCT.org Tablets & Readers Social Media, Email, the Internet and Basic Q & ARegister for a half-hour appointment..Contact: Aisha Banks : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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Knitting & Crocheting Circle

.Grab your yarn and let's knit or crochet together.Bring the projects you are working on or start a new one.Our group is led by expert knitter and crocheter Netra Nagaraj.Contact: Ora Mason Branch Library : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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New Fiction Book Club

A book club to read and discuss new (and newish) fiction..The New York Times Books | New Releases in Books - Amazon.com | New Books - Barnes & Noble | Shelf Awareness | Fresh Fiction for Today's Readers | Indie Next List | Free Alerts about Your Library's Newest...More

A book club to read and discuss new (and newish) fiction..The New York Times Books | New Releases in Books - Amazon.com | New Books - Barnes & Noble | Shelf Awareness | Fresh Fiction for Today's Readers | Indie Next List | Free Alerts about Your Library's Newest Books, Movies & Music! | First Impressions & The BookBrowse Book Club | NPR - Books | Book Reporter - Comming Soon | The Young Folks | Vulture | Buzzfeed | Crime Reads | LitHub | Epic Reads | Off the ShelfContact: Aisha Banks : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Book Club]

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Virtual Baby Story Time

.Stories and songs to help your little one grow!Ages 0-24 monthsWatch the recorded Story Time on Facebook or You Tube. Contact: Amanda Welsh : (203) 937-4233 : awelsh@westhavenlibrary.org [Main Library]

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Tech Help

Computer Skills Building for AdultsKeyboarding & Mouse Skills Online Job Searching & Resume Building Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Duolingo, Research, researchITCT.org Tablets & Readers Social Media, Email, the Internet and Basic Q & ARegister for a half-hour...More

Computer Skills Building for AdultsKeyboarding & Mouse Skills Online Job Searching & Resume Building Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Duolingo, Research, researchITCT.org Tablets & Readers Social Media, Email, the Internet and Basic Q & ARegister for a half-hour appointment..Contact: Aisha Banks : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

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The Place to Calm

.Smile. Relax. Reconnect. Join us weekly for peaceful guided meditations.No registration required, just calm.Contact: Aisha Banks : (203) 933-9381 : abanks@westhavenlibrary.org [Adult]

VIRTUAL