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Mother Goose on the Loose (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Babytime (NWL)

11:00am - 11:45am
Infant
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Other
Description:

Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. (No registration required.)

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.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
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.

Faxon Poets (NWL & Virtual)

10:15am - 12:15pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The Faxon Poets Group was formed in 2002. The group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at Noah Webster Library and will be a hybrid meeting (both through Zoom and in person).

Tween Chess (FX)

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tween, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Faxon Tween Chess now meets twice per month on Saturdays. This group includes instruction, puzzles, and practice play taught by teens with teaching and chess tournament experience. All levels are welcome.

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.

Puzzle Dash: A Speed Puzzle Competition (NWL)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Are you ready to puzzle? Join us for a speed puzzle competition at the Noah Webster Library on Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Teams of 4 members will compete for prizes to complete a 500 piece puzzle in the shortest time!

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.

They Do It with Lasers: Glowforge 101 (NWL)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This program was rescheduled from 9/28

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (FX)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Wonderful Ones (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers! For active one-year olds with books, songs, and rhymes with emphasis on repetition for developing minds.

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.

Learn Chess! (NWL)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Calling all children in grades 1-4 *NEW* to chess! John Sherman, local resident and retired educator, is bringing his love for the "Game of Kings" to the West Hartford Public Library.

Teen D&D: Curse of Strahd (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

This campaign is currently full.

Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

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.

Cookbook Club (NWL)

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to one of our Cookbook Club events!

Babies Love Books! (FX)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Description:

Babies Love Books! 

A literacy program for immigrant families. 

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.

Teen D&D with Colin

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

Bi-Weekly Teen D&D group. This group meets every other week.

 

West Hartford Tabletop Game Club: Season 3 (NWL)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Magazine Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Description:

The West Hartford Tabletop Game Club is a friendly, inclusive, and accessible tabletop role playing game group for adults of ALL experience levels! Whether you’ve never played a game in your life or you’re a seasoned GM, this group is for you. We are open to all players, game systems, and ideas, with a focus on creating a fun, welcoming, and safe gaming environment. View our full schedule here.

Contact Leah Farrell (lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov) for a reminder or just drop in. We can’t wait to meet you!

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY. We offer many D&D campaigns for tweens and teens! Check them out here.

New members or members not assigned to games: Please join us! You have options:

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to express emotions.

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.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

11:15am - 11:45am
Infant
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Children's Department
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Welcome BC babies! We will read a brief story, sing a few interactive songs, and have playtime for babies and adults to make some new friends.

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.

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Children, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

FAXON TWEEN DEN

Grades 5-7

This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class.

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.

Spooky STEAM: Bone Bridges (NWL)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Grades 2-4

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.

West Hartford Immigrant Teen Club (FX)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Description:

Grades 8-12: WHiT is a community group committed to empowering immigrant youth to be leaders.

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.

Teen Spooky Cupcake Wars (NWL)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Grades 6-12: Compete in three rounds of Halloween-themed cupcake wars! Winners in each category will win spooky prizes.

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.

Building Connections: Book Club for Immigrants (FX)

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Language Learning

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. Participants will be given reading material each week and then meet in a group to ask questions and discuss the text.

To participate, contact Elizabeth Hanlon at eemhanlon@gmail.com or (860) 305-1786.

Funding for this program provided by The Hartford Foundation West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund.

Late Opening: Staff Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Offsite
Description:

All locations will open 2:00-5:00 p.m.

The Elements of Baking with Kat Cermelj (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 307
Description:

Join Kat Cermelj as she shows you how to bake a recipe from her eagerly anticipated cookbook The Elements of Baking - the definitive guide to making any recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, or even gluten-free vegan.