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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.

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. ...

Second Innings Python Course (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Many programming languages are available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand, has a simple syntax, and has a vast collection of libraries f...

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. ...

Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...

Second Innings Snowflake Course (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
Snowflake is a modern, cloud-based data warehousing solution that empowers organizations to efficiently manage and analyze their data. Its unique architecture, scalability, security features, and support for various data types make it a compelling ch...

Second Innings Tableau Course (via Zoom)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:
This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in...

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...

New Yorker Discussion Group (Hybrid)

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

Crafting with Kate: Beaded Book Art Pens

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library STUDIO 20 SOUTH
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Family
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Studio 20 South
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
IN-PERSON PROGRAM Create a one-of-a-kind inspiring pen for yourself or as a gift for someone who loves to read and write! With the text from a favorite book, create a unique bead to fit onto a special pen (provided) that will be functional and fab...

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. ...

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...

Connecticut Screenwriters (Hybrid)

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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...

Dance Party with DJ Red Supreme (NWL)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performing Arts - Music/Theatre
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

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...

New Yorker Discussion Group (Hybrid)

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

Shakespeare Book Club (Hybrid)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Board Room
Description:
FOR INFORMATION ON ACCESSING OUR 2023-2024 SEASON via ZOOM, please EMAIL: bard@westhartfordlibrary.org Virtual programs by Capital Classics Theatre Company https://www.capitalclassics.org/ at West Hartford Public Library. Al...

Building Connections: A Book Club for Immigrants (NWL)

10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Night Owls Book Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
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...

Teen Advisory Board 2023-2024

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Faxon Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Staff
Description:
Meeting of the 2023-2024 Teen Advisory Board. ...

Create a Portrait of Your Family Pet with Watercolor Artist Nancy Roman (In-Person)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Noah Webster Library
Room: Noah Webster Library Gallery
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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...

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...