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Mini Movers (NWL)

10:15am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
MINI MOVERS Ages 1-5 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. Meets...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Painting Party (FX)

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Painting Party Ages 3-6 Paint with water guns, salad spinners, and other materials. Registration required. Please note: This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. ...
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This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sunny Stories (NWL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Outdoors - NWL
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
SUNNY STORIES All ages Join us on the front lawn of the Noah Webster Library for stories and fingerplays. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Weather dependent! When in doubt, please call the Children's Department at 860-561-6980 or chec...

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Description:
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 pro...
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: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:
Summer Reading 2023 Teen Program. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information. Visit us! https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/teens/dungeons-and-dragons/  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Lego Engineers: Ocean of Possibilities Grades 4-6 Calling all Lego Engineers! Join us for an evening of building. Lego Engineers will work together to build a fish tank and create ocean creatures for our tanks! Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 81
Description:
Presented by Beth Ann Loveland Sennett & Deanna Fontaine-Motyl, UCONN Certified Master Composters and Master Gardeners Home composting is one of the most important we can do as individuals to positively impact the environment. The simple proce...
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: 12
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...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
SUMMER STORY ADVENTURES Ages 4-6 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Join us for themed stories, songs, and games. Children should attend alone if possible, parents must remain in the library. Registration is fo...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant" group.

Bouncing Babies (BC)

11:15am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
MINI MOVERS Ages 1-5 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. Meets...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Stuffy Sleepover (FX)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Stuffy Sleepover Ages 3-10 Anytime between 3:00 - 4:00 PM ... bring your library card & choose from a selection of stories about teddy bears and other stuffies. Take home books and activities, leave your stuffy, and check Children’s West Ha...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing Group
Description:
WEDNESDAY - Connecticut Screenwriters, a library-sponsored group, was established in April 2004. The group meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except Dec.) at 6 PM. Meetings are typically held either in the Library Meeting Room or the Board R...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 497
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).  Join us for a film and discussion with Professor Olena...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (BC)

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Bishops Corner Branch
Room: BC Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
FAMILY STORYTIME All ages A storytime with stories and music for the whole family where children of all ages are welcome! No registration required. Meets on Thursdays, June 29, July 6, 13 & 20 at 10:15 AM. Please note: If yo...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Art Cart (NWL)

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
ART CART Ages 4-7 Drop by the Storyroom for an ocean inspired craft. Parent/guardian must attend with child. (No registration required.) Art Cart is available on Thursdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3 between 10:30 - 11:30 AM....
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

T-Rex Tea Party (FX)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
T-Rex Tea Party Ages 4-8 Arrive in your proper tea party attire, or in your dinosaur duds for a fine dining experience of finger sandwiches, cookies, iced tea, and classical music. Then ... we can let loose for dinosaur stories and songs! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Practice English (FX)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Language ESOL
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 "Infant" group.

Babies in the Wild (NWL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children, Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
BABIES IN THE WILD (BABYTIME) Ages newborn - 15 months Join us for stories, songs, conversation, and fresh air on the Noah Webster front lawn. Please bring a blanket to sit on. If inclement weather, program will be held in the Storyroom. When i...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: 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. on Zoom. Average attendance is approximately 25 p...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Description:
Registration for this program is full. Please contact whpldnd@gmail.com for more information. Visit us! https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/teens/dungeons-and-dragons/  ...