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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: 10
Description:
TWEEN TUESDAYS: Virtual Reality For students in grades 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Tweens! experience the digital world like you never have been for when you join us for an afternoon of V...

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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.

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. ...

Poetry Now! A Guided Reading and Discussion Group Focused on New Poetry (In-Person)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
Please note that this program will be held in-person at the Noah Webster Library.  This group will meet to read and discuss poems from contemporary writers that speak to our lives today. Participants will gain new approaches to reading poetry...

Building Connections: A Book Club for Immigrants (NWL)

6:15pm - 7:45pm
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.

College Prep By Design: Dream it. Achieve it. Your Path to Top 5% on SAT

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Recommended Grades 10-11 & Parents: Join Dr. Ismail (College Prep By Design) to gain insight into what matters the most when applying to college, how developing a growth mindset lead to independence, and how a student can begin to master the ACT ...

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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. ...

Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...

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. ...

Tween D&D: Tomb of Annihilation

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. ...

Brazilian Drumming - A Community Big Bang (BBS)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Description:
Brazilian Drumming - A Community Big Bang BLUE BACK SQUARE, 6:30-7:30 PM With Professor Eric Galm of Trinity College and his The Trinity Samba Ensemble - a drumming and singing ensemble that performs Afro-Brazilian music featured during the ann...

Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World (NWL)

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Description:
IN-PERSON PROGRAM The definitive book on helping kids navigate growing up in a world where nearly every moment of their lives can be shared and compared. Join fellow parents to discuss this book and the important topic it covers. This prog...

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.

Let's Talk College Series: Finding Scholarships (Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Recommended High School and Parents: Priyanka Shingala from Let's Talk College, LLC will be offering a series of workshops on some of the most popular and important college prep topics. Sign up for each date individually! Register online with your...

Earth Day Presentation: How to Build Your Own Rain Harvesting System (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community.   ...

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 ...

Come Learn with Me: What's that Sound? (NWL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Come Learn with Me: What's that Sound? For ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs & playtime exploring the “What's that Sound?” theme. Children will take home a backpack with books, toys & learning games based on the theme. Registration re...

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.

New Yorker Discussion Group (Hybrid)

11:00am - 12:30pm
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...

The Tortured Poets Society Release Day Crafts

All Day
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Description:
Grades 6-12 (Drop-In Event): In honor of Taylor Swift's new album release, stop by the Teen Room to make a beaded bracelet or try your hand at blackout poetry.    Brought to you by the 2023-2024 West Hartford Libraries Teen Advisory Boar...

Faxon Poets (Hybrid)

10:15am - 12:15pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing Group
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). The mission of the group is to provide a space for poe...

Pip Yoga visits Faxon (FX)

10:30am - 11:15am
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: FX Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Pip Yoga Studio visits the Faxon Library For ages 3-7 and their parents Pip Yoga for kids is a story-based yoga class focusing on mindfulness, creative movement and fun! Your little one will go on a narrative journey, stretching their bodies as...

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.

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: 5
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 ...

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.

Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Daffodils and tulips will be in bloom for this first in a series of live sketching meet-ups at Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the nature and beautiful weather while capturing the decisive lines and shapes the season brings. Studio Coordinator and local artist...

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.

Special Library Board Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Online Events
Description:
Special Library Board Meeting - 11AM< to 12 Noon - Virtual 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 ...

Screen Time Series: The David Fincher Filmography

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: NWL Studio 20 South
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Discussion Group, Lecture/Workshop, Studio 20 South, Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
David Fincher is an acclaimed director and one of the most distinct voices working in cinema today. Join us in this discussion as we examine his filmography including titles such as Seven (1995), Fight Club (1999), Zodiac (20...

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: Curse of Strahd

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. ...