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D&D Dragonlance

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Art & Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Film
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:
Teens 13+: Join Teen Advisory Board for a showing of one of the most popular films of Summer 2023 (think pink!) and enjoy some movie-related crafts. Doors open at 5:15 and movie begins at 5:30. Questions? Contact the teen department at kkarp@we...
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 "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Description:
Dance Party with DJ Red Supreme For children ages 6-10 Come learn new dances & rock out with a DJ to celebrate the New Year! Children will attend by themselves. Adults must remain on children's floor. Generous funding for this program pr...

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 499
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).  In the fall of 1909, a pair of bitter contests capture...

PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Description:
f 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 F...
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. in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. A...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board 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.
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group
Description:
Join us on the first Tuesday evening of each month to discuss great books. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew Piro, apiro@westhartfordct.gov. Find more information on book discussion groups on our webpage: https://ww...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Paint Your Pet! You will need a 5” x 7” photo of your pet. A color copy is just fine. Because of the technique we will use to draw the pet, your photo needs to be 5x7.  The photo should be printed - a pic on your phone or tablet won’t wo...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 499
Description:
Growing up, Jena Friedman didn’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either. A child of the 90s, she wouldn’t discover her knack for the funny business until research for her college thesis led her to take an improv class...

PRACTICE ENGLISH @ FAXON

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Description:
f 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 F...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library STUDIO 20 SOUTH
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop, Technology Class, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Attend a workshop where you can learn every step of the process from conceptualization to recording, from post-production to publishing. All equipment will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Th...
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Monday Tween D&D

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. ...

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.

Cookbook Club

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
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! What do you need to do? Check out a copy of the cookbook of the month (see our webpage) at our circulati...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board 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.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Arts/Crafts
Description:
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book and your knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting, or other yarn-related crafts. We will meet in a hybrid format (both in-person and through Zoom simultaneously). To join this...

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.

Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting and Special Requests
To host a community gathering to spread awareness of and organize around some state legislative action we're supporting alongside local and regional organizations like ACLU-CT, NAACP, and CT Black & Brown Student Union. State lawmakers who repres...
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: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Description:
This campaign is currently full. Questions about Dungeons & Dragons programming? Email us at whpldnd@gmail.com. Disclaimer(s) Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two we...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Story Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
LEGO CLUB Grades K-4 This program requires registration - this is not a drop-in class. Calling all Lego builders ... let's construct & create! The second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 to 4:15 pm is for building. Lego club meets on We...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Room: Faxon Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
IN-PERSON PROGRAM Join us for Adult Crafternoons! This month we are making colorful coasters decorated with your choice of felt and pom-pom ribbon. All participants will be able to make a set of two (2) coasters. Space is limited. Registration ...

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion Group, Writing Group
Description:
WEST HARTFORD FICTION WRITERS HAVE GONE VIRTUAL! FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS MEETINGS VIA ZOOM, EMAIL: fiction@westhartfordlibrary.org Library-sponsored fiction writers' group for adults meets monthly on the second Thursday at 7:00P...