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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how t...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Tinkering Tuesdays (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
TINKERING TUESDAYS Ages 3-5 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Perfect for all budding engineers! Enjoy stories and explore and create with a variety of materials through hands-on, open-ended activities. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tween Tuesdays (NWL)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
TWEEN TUESDAYS: Marshmallow Madness For students in grades 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Tweens! JJoin us for our version of March Madness ... Marshmallow Madness. There will be building, c...

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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.

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tuesday Tween D&D

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Language ESOL

IN-PERSON MEETING

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.

For questions or to register, contact Elizabeth Hanlon (eemhanlon@gmail.com) (text/call: 860-305-1786).

Building Connections is funded by Hartford Foundation Community Grant.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library.  DNA is a powerful tool to confirm a lineage for those who know their family history and for those who don’t, it can be life-changing. Learn about the most popular D...

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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
The Atlantic Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. For information on the group and instructions on how to join, please email atlantic@westhartfordlibrary.org. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Terrific Two's (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
TERRIFIC TWO'S Ages 2 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Join us for this story time geared just for twos! A fun combination of stories, music, and movement awaits your two year old! Meets on Wednesday...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

11:15am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
BOUNCING BABIES Ages Newborn - 18 months This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. 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 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Mini Movers (NWL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
MINI MOVERS Ages 1-5 years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Spend a fun filled morning of music with toddlers and preschoolers. Dance to great children’s music, play musical instruments, and swing scarves. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Faxon Tween Den (FX)

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
FAXON TWEEN DEN Grades 5-7 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. The Faxon Meeting Room is the place to hang out after school for board games, VR, art cart, chess lessons, and other activities. Parents can drop ch...

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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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
*****March 20 Meeting is Postponed. Please come to the March 27 and/or April 3 Meetup!***** Grades 9-12: The program is about helping high school students who are facing anxiety and to help them find ways to achieve calm and find a balance to succeed...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join Studio 20 South and learn how to design and make your own pin-back buttons (pin it!) and magnets (stick it!). We will use Studio 20 South's button maker to press your designs for you to take home. Space is limited. Registration required. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen D&D: Dragonlance

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 437
Description:
THIS PROGRAM IS A VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT. REGISTER BELOW BY LEAVING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LOGIN AND CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (SENT TO YOU ONE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM). The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time...

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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.

PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Description:
If you are a speaker of a language other than English and you would like to learn to practice English, please contact Pramod Pradhan, Community Engagement Librarian, at the Faxon Branch Library at (860) 561-8202. Classes are scheduled at Faxon every ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
MOTHER GOOSE on the LOOSE Ages 18 months - 4years This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills, taking turns, and how to...

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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant" group.

Babytime (NWL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
BABYTIME Ages newborn - 15 months Informal gathering for conversation and play. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. No registration required. Meets on Fridays, March 8, 15, 22 & April 5 (no class 3/29) at 11:00 AM. Ple...

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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Chess (FX)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Tween Chess @Faxon For grades 4-8 Tweens ... Work with teen chess teachers, who are seasoned tournament players with teaching experience. Group lessons or one-on-one help. All levels. Additional strategy games will be available for independent ...

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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.