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Sensory Explorers: Rainbows (NWL)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learni...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. Dress for a mess!

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Friday Afternoon Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (NWL)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration required.

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Film Screenings
Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

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Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Off-site

Description:

Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio...

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Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings.

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Disney© Movie Trivia (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.This program is for the...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.

This program is for the child alone.

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The Migration and Contributions of Caribbean People in Connecticut (NWL)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation b...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation by local educator, activist, and community organizer Leslie Perry.

Connecticut and Juneteenth

Connecticut and Juneteenth (FX)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FX Community Room at Faxon Branch

Description:

This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in state militias, ultimately leading ...

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Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.

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Book It! For the Library: Children's Fun Run (Off-site)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:00am
Off-site

Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:Toddler Dash (100 meters) untime...

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Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 2-12: Lace up your shoes and join us for our annual children’s fun run! All registered runners will receive a special gift! Races will include:

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Paint-a-palooza (FX)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
FX Outdoors at Faxon Branch

Description:

Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess! This program is for the ch...

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Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 4 & up: Color your world with an outdoor paint party at Faxon using salad spinners, squirt guns, brushes and more. Please dress for a mess! 

This program is for the child and their caregiver. 

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Author Talk: Laura Delano and "Unshrunk" (NWL)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NWL Meeting Room at Noah Webster Library

Description:

The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry. Weaving Delan...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

The powerful memoir of one woman’s experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medications, and her journey to discover herself outside the mental health industry.

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Jazz Guitar 101 (NWL)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NWL Studio 20 South at Noah Webster Library

Description:

Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar. Topics covered include vocabulary, harm...

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Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 12 & up. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of jazz guitar.

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Closed: Juneteenth Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Noah Webster Library, Faxon Branch, Bishops Corner Branch, Online Events, Off-site

Practice English at Faxon (FX)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language Learning

If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to practice your English, join us every Friday morning at the Faxon Library! This is an adult intermediate level English class for people with some English experience, who can hold some conversations speaking about everyday topics and personal preferences. The class will review grammar basics, learn how to offer and request advice, talk about plans, and fix common mistakes in English pronunciation.

How to participate: Contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, (860) 561-8202.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

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.

Sensory Explorers: Rainbows (NWL)

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Toddler
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Ages 18-35 months: Discover the vibrant colors of the rainbow through a multi-sensory experience! Engage in hands-on activities that stimulate sight, touch, and more, making learning colorful and fun. Dress for a mess!

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

Join your fellow New Yorker readers for this weekly moderated discussion of the previous issue. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom. 

How to participate: Contact newyorker@westhartfordlibrary.org.

This program is generously supported by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, West Hartford Library Foundation.

About this group  |  Discussion Agreements & Guidelines 

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.

Friday Afternoon Flicks: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (NWL)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Film Screenings
Description:

All ages: Join us for a Friday afternoon showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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

The group typically meets on the third Saturday of the month to provide a space for poets to read their poems aloud and receive feedback. The group has self-published several collections featuring the work of group members. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom.

How to participate: Contact Maura Beaudreault, mbeaudreault@westhartfordct.gov.

About this group

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.

WHPL @ West Hartford Pride Festival (Off-site)

12:00pm–6:00pm
Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at the Family Activity Tent for crafts, storytimes, and lots of fun for all ages!

Learn more about West Hartford Pride

West Hartford Anime Club (NWL)

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups, Music, Arts, & Culture, Film Screenings

The West Hartford Anime Club is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for adults interested in anime and manga to come together and share their passions. Whether you're new to the fandom or a seasoned fan, you're invited to join us! 

How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in.

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY.

About this group

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.

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park (Off-site)

11:30am–1:30pm
Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for another of our live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park! Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings.

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 Cookies & Coloring Sheets (NWL)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Celebrate the summer reading theme "Color Our World" as we bake cookies and color. A different cookie will be featured each month.

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.

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:

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

This campaign is currently full.

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.

Library Board Meeting (NWL & Virtual)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room

If this meeting is virtual, it can be viewed live on West Hartford Community Television at www.whctv.org and www.youtube/whctv5.com.

Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program or activity of the Town of West Harford, should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or (860) 561-7580, as soon as possible, preferably seven days beforehand.

Public Comment Instructions: Individuals who wish to comment on an agenda item, may do so by sending an email with the subject “public comment” to Board@westhartfordlibrary.org by the Friday before the meeting. 

Town of West Hartford Meetings & Agendas

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.

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, Language Learning
Description:

Ages birth - 4: A literacy program for immigrant families, caregivers, and children. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and playtime!

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.

Disney© Movie Trivia (NWL)

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 3-7: Test your knowledge on all Disney© Movie Trivia, from the Golden Years to Renaissance, from Marvel to Star Wars. Play by yourself or with a team.

This program is for the child alone.

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 Tabletop Game Club: Season 5 (NWL)

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

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.

How to participate: Contact Leah Farrell, lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov, for a reminder or just drop in.

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

About this group  |  Code of Conduct & Club Agreements

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.

The Migration and Contributions of Caribbean People in Connecticut (NWL)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Description:

Join the West Hartford Caribbean American Heritage Committee and West Hartford Public Library to continue our celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month with a presentation by local educator, activist, and community organizer Leslie Perry.

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.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration Required
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
Description:

Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South!

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.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration Required
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
Description:

Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South!

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.

Teen D&D: Wild Beyond the Witchlight (NWL)

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

Grades 6-12: Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Contact us at whpldnd@gmail.com.

Dungeons & Dragons @ WHPL

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.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration Required
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
Description:

Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South!

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.

Connecticut and Juneteenth (FX)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Description:

This event was originally scheduled for 6/10 at Noah Webster Library.

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.

Teen Bad Art Competition (NWL)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts, & Technology, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Grades 6-12: Celebrate the "Color Our World" Summer Reading theme by making the worst art that you possibly can. Awards will be given for the bad, badder, and baddest submissions.

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.

Connecticut Screenwriters (NWL & Virtual)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion, Hobby, & Interest Groups

The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) to provide feedback on original scripts. A knowledgeable volunteer moderator is selected from the group each month to oversee the meeting and facilitate the distribution of scripts. The group is geared to those with some screenwriting experience, though all are welcome to listen and observe. Only individuals who attend meetings regularly, and review submitted scripts, qualify to have their own script(s) reviewed by the group. New members must attend two meetings before having scripts considered for review by the group. Meetings are held in a hybrid format, both in person and over Zoom.

How to participate: Contact us at script@westhartfordlibrary.org.

This group is for adults ages 18 and up ONLY.

About this group  |  Group Operations & Procedures

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.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Foster Understanding with Virtual Reality (NWL)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adult, Tween, Teen
Registration Required
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
Description:

Ages 12 & up: Step into the virtual world with Oculus devices at the Studio 20 South!

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.